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CHIMA STEAKHOUSE

7830 W SAND LAKE RD, Orlando FL 32819 · 954-712-0582

Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats271
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5810519
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
FEB 25
JUL 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
One Live, small flying insects found in dry stock room
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2017034012Jun 2, 2017Aug 2, 2017$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on salad station, operator was able to remove all food items and defrost and remove all ice
Basic/14-69-4/Corrected On-Site
Utensils in poor condition. Spatula tip broken off, operator discarded
Basic/14-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef carpaccio over seafood salad on double door reach in cooler on the kitchen
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Clean lexons over dish machine not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen across from dish machine
Basic/36-11-4
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at the condenser in pantry station. Work order has been placed and operator showed me coming out tonight
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
One Live, small flying insects found in dry stock room
High priority/35A-02-7
Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing clear toxic substance not labeled on server side station
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Lexon lids on meat walk in cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Third pans on clean item shelf
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw carpaccio over ready to eat deli meat
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 eggs cracked under counter cooler across from cooks line.
High priority/01B-14-4
Standing water in bottom of two reach-in-coolers at bar.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over prepped pineapple in walk in cooler. -Raw beef carpaccio over cooked vegetables in reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank at the bar
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers on dish rack.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By mop sink
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smoked salmon over milk in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. (2) muddlers at the bar Manager discarded
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By bag in box dispenser behind the bar
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers on clean item shelf
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Two Lights not functioning on hood system on cooks line
Basic/36-62-4
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in bar area
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site

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.