BORDER GRILL FRESH-MEX
5695 WEST VINELAND RD STE A, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-267-6272
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4-1-24 Paid during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017004134 | Nov 29, 2016 | Feb 28, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef and whole muscle beef and ground beed chicken in walk in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumped ice in hand sink in side prep are
Spray bottle containing green toxic substance not labeled in side prep area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage over dishwasher
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink over prep table in side prep area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice ingredient bin
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on expo side
Stored food not covered. Several items in double door reach in cooler on cooks line
Utensils in poor condition. Green handled spoodle on dry item shelf Manager discarded
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop bucket wringer in hallway with restrooms
Apr 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Light not functioning. Hood across from dish washer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Side of cooks line
Feb 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 25 ppm Primed then was 50 ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In under counter drawers under flat top on cooks line raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding) Stored overnight per manager
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In under counter drawers under flat top on cooks line raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding) Stored overnight per manager
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in sink in prep room across from cooks line
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing green toxic substance not labeled. In prep room across from cooks line
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine 8/23
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep kitchen
Light not functioning. Hood across from dish washer
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados on front line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Side of cooks line
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rack blocking half of door in hallway
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in to go bag on prep table in ice room Removed and than wrapped
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole intact muscle beef stored next to juice in walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Shredded chicken pan in walk in cooler dated 7/29
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In bowl on top,of steam table on cooks line French fries (121 - Hot Holding) Less than four hours per cooks They discarded
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hose in hand sink on cooks line
Spray bottle containing green toxic substance not labeled across from ice machine
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machines installed 8/23
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice container in dry storage area
Light not functioning hood over clean items shelf across from dish machine in prep kicthen
Single-service articles improperly stored in hallway by bathrooms
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tilapia thawing in standing water in prep room
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. To the right of the flat top grill on cooks line
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Mop bucket in front of back door by bathrooms
Feb 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cook Rosa
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. For ice machine installed 8/23
Jan 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority8 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Prep kitchen
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook too items to dish room and put gloves on without washing hands hands Manager addressed
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook rubbed hands for 3 seconds Chef addressed.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Bottles of salsa and garlic mayo are on table They are going to package and give out individually
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside oven mole sauce 68F Less than four hours per chef Placed on stove for rapid reheat 10 minutes later 188F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for the dish machine
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Cook- Rosa
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Have chart on cooler on cooks line and started to fill out time plan sheet on communication board
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cook Rosa
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in double door reach in cooler on cooks line
Spray bottle containing green toxic substance not labeled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. For ice machine installed 8/23
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean utensils under drying cleaning rags in prep kitchen
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In prep kitchen
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind equipment on cooks line
Light not functioning 1)over cook-line - very little light on cooks line with this light being out 2)over hood in prep kitchen 3) over dish machine 4) in dry stock room
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. By dry stock room
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go bags in hallway by hallway in bathrooms
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing fish at room room temperature Placed in walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Outside of hood on cooks line
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By back door by restrooms.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4-1-24 Paid during inspection
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs over shredded lettuce in under counter reach in cooler on cooks line
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw whole intact muscle beef in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in prep kitchen
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf over single service in side area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice ingredient bin in dry storage room
Lightsnot functioning. 1)Over cooks line 2) prep kitchen over hood
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Double door on cooks line
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Couple Light not functioning in kitchen
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked rice in double door reach In cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled on prep table
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dry stock room Leading to prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Prep area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Side area
Ice buildup in walk-in cooler behind the condenser
Light not functioning. One Over cook line One in prep kitchen
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quat on prep table in prep kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in side room
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry By back door.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler states 47F but ambient temp is 38F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal sixth pan in hand sink in prep area with ice machine
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 7/22 Miguel B
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in salt container on dry item shelf
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1)In dry stock room 2) above door in prep kitchen leading to dining area
Clean half sheet pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner on top shelf of cooks line
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Ice machine room
One Light not functioning over hot well on cooks line One not functioning on hood in back kitchen
Stored food not covered. Shredded chicken and cut beef in walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cooks line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt lexon on dry item shelf
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.