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EL COQUI NINJA RESTAURANT

3097 CURRY FORD RD UNIT D, Orlando FL 32806 · 407-270-7634

Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats54
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5815476
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner paid license fee during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken wings date marked 4/29 at reach in cooler at prep station. Operator discarded
High priority/01B-24-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Operator placed filters during inspection
Basic/14-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer next to ice machine
Basic/14-69-4
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 88F at cook line. Operator changed water 150F
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at cook line in front of Wok station
Basic/29-49-6
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00ppm quaternary. Operator changed solution 300ppm quaternary
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of oil on floor in kitchen
Basic/08B-47-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white stand up freezer by big ice machine
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Numerous containers of utensils in water between 110-115f throughout kitchen areas
Basic/10-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on prep table at cook line
Basic/21-12-4
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 4 broken eggs in large reach in cooler. Operator discarded.
High priority/01B-14-4/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Food stored on floor. Plantains stored on the floor by ice machine. Operator removed from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops in bucket by mop sink. Operator hung mops to day.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On splitter at mop sink
High priority/29-42-4
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used to lined containers of chopped vegetables and cilantro
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner paid license fee during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over plantains in walk in freezer
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. In ware wash area
Basic/36-36-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on standing water at cook line 100-102f
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler have debris build up Fan covers in walk in cooler and ceiling above fan covers
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in cold cooler at cook line
Basic/29-49-6
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple containers of utensils temperature range 70-102F. Operator either discarded water in some and reheated others
High priority/10-05-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 123F 30 minutes in warming cabinet. Per operator. Advised operator to reheat to 165. Operator reheated to 194F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceaser dressing is made with raw egg. Operator fixed menus and reprinted onsite
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl flour, pinto beans, black beans,, sugar, rice containers
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor
Basic/36-73-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top ice machine that is dust buildup
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine slightly dust build up
Basic/23-03-4

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.