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CHUY'S OPCO INC

6688 S SEMORAN BLVD, Orlando FL 32822 · 407.757.1024

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats330
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5813499
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found One found in storage area 3 found in bar area by soda gun
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 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 findings
Live, small flying insects found One found in storage area 3 found in bar area by soda gun
High priority/35A-02-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda drain hose in bar area Operator Cutting boards throughout
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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. Sebastian C
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls on clean dish rack Operator flipped
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. A few chipped dishes on clean dish rack Operator removed
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave over cold well across from fryers
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside cooking equipment cook line
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Bar area
Basic/36-64-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet dripping to handwashing sink in bar area Three compartment sink in bar area Operator has a work order in
Basic/29-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
The state's own report →
Jan 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding)cookline drawer for 1.5 hours
High priority/03A-02-5/Return visit Jan 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards to make tables cookline
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jan 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to hot box torn
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Jan 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Light not functioning. One by ice machines
Basic/36-62-4/Return visit Jan 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets cook line drawers
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jan 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 133F
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over pans of peppers in walk in cooler. Operator moved the peppers
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding)cookline drawer for 1.5 hours
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards to make tables cookline
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils on dish rack. Several dirty dishes put on clean dish rack Operator removed
Basic/24-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets Operator flipped
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line He put on beard guard
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to hot box torn
Basic/14-11-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Pan holding chips broken Operator discarded
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. One by ice machines
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets cook line drawers
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Tres leches in walk in cooler Operator covered
Basic/08B-12-5
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table cookline
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back storage area and by ice machine
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Pan of prepped cheese in walk in cooler
Basic/14-38-4
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. One by dish machine area One by ice machines
Basic/38-01-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (106F - Hot Holding) Operator put back in oven to reheat recheck temp 170F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table on cookline
Intermediate/22-02-4
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Have quat test strips instead of chlorine for the bar area three compartment sink
Intermediate/16-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling over ice machine bubbling
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Throughout kitchen Operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several throughout
Basic/14-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in ground beef at steamwell Operator removed
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Hood light over cookline Operator changed bulb
Basic/36-62-4/Corrected On-Site
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above ice machines
Basic/38-01-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on make table at server area next to reach in freezer
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over containers of lime juice in walk in cooler Operator moved
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 26, 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 ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding) per operator less than 2 hours but operator discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles bubbled ice machine area.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several on clean dish rack
Basic/14-38-4
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. By ice machine
Basic/38-01-4
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Roasted chicken in hot box 124F. Per operator for 1 hour. Operator placed in steam well to raise temperature. Recheck in 30 minutes 180F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By pos system Operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles over ice machine bubbled.
Basic/36-32-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust Reach in freezer in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over washed cut peppers in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can in sink by reach in freezer.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico individual portions and individual portioned jalapjalapenos sour cream not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink by beer cooler. Operator said they used to prep in the room but no longer do. I explained all handwashing sinks must be properly supplied with a sign.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer.
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over ready to eat cake.
Basic/08B-17-4/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.