CHUYS
8123 INTERNATIONAL DR, Orlando FL 32819 · 407 730 3602
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live found in prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023055211 | Sep 13, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. DM chlorine 0 ppm, operator changed container then was 50ppm
Spray bottle containing orange toxic substance not labeled. Located by mop sink, operator labeled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of chip scoop holder by expo line
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Equipment of dish machine underneath in dish Pitt
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In back dry storage area near ice machines
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can next to hand wash sink by prep line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine n dish pit
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. By soda machine across from beer cooler, pipe behind ice storage bin
Jan 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dish areas shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 151°f irreversible thermometer four times Yellow sticker did not turn black twice on a plate Operator measure device did not turn orange four times on a fork
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough press soiled Salad shredder Interior chip hopper front of pass through
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in server area with box of limes
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not stored inverted near ice machine
Dish areas shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 112°f
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of stove in prep area Side of equipment in prep area Gaskets beer cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over prepped peppers per operator in walk in cooler.
Utensils in poor condition. Rubber spatula cracked with piece missing
Jul 30, 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
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Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on large hot well on cooks line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4-1-25
Equipment in poor repair. Chip holder handle missing on server line and at the bar
Floor area covered with standing water. Dish room
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados cut on cooks line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pan on dry item shelf
Jan 23, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at expo station soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machine in rear kitchen Ice bin on wait station
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers at dishwashing station Glasses at expo station
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave glass dish broken. Operator discarded.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles next to chemicals in dishwashing area. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Panko bread crumbs not labeled
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of bleach store to avocado at the end of cooks line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on dish rack in dry storage area. Long white cutting board in kitchen area soiled
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. 3 plates at cooks line. Manager discarded
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back storage bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice Bin in back kitchen dry storage area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic containers on dish rack in ware washing area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine at bar area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Black microwave in kitchen area above cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -White reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Jun 18, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Three plates were chipped and the manager discarded.
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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4 Live, small flying insects in dry storage area near onions
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw mechanically tenderized beef over raw pork ribs in walk in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Outside of bar by chip holder
Equipment in poor repair. Lexon cracked in walk in cooler Manager removed and discarded
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at the bar.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In single door reach in freezer at end of cooks line Manager moved to employee reach in cooler
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. 1)Cracked lexon and lexon lids in walk in cooler 2) coated tongs on cooks line Chef discarded
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in area over tilt skillets and fryer in prep kitchen Hood cleaning company been called and on the way
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1)Dish area 2) prep area Manger placed on sinks
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados on sandwich top reach in cooler Chef corrected
Sep 14, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains soiled through establishment. Floors soiled heavily in bar
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath grill on cook line Soda lines in bar Interior basin of sink Inside of fryer doors
Objectionable odors in front foyer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At end of cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date.
Sep 13, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live found in prep area.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Behind ice machine
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 14 droppings found behind ice machine
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled steak 119F Checked 168F Per operator, holding less than 1 hour, added back to grill for temperature recovery.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 fruit slicers Soda gun Frozen machine at bar
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items on sheet rack
Dead roaches on premises. 4 large dead stuck in sticky trap
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In bar area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains soiled through establishment. Floors soiled heavily in bar
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple in kitchen
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath grill on cook line Soda lines in bar Interior basin of sink Inside of fryer doors
Objectionable odors in front foyer
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At end of cook line
Stored food not covered. Cooked veggies and chicken on sheet rack cooled from previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date.
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.