EL INKA GRILL
4106 TOWN CENTER BLVD, Orlando FL 32837 · 407.730.7979
Last inspected Nov 24, 2025 · 8 visits since December 2023
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Mother sauce marked as 04-12-24. Operator stated that it was at the freezer and they didn't change the label.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2014052428 | Dec 16, 2014 | Jan 14, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Corn and rice stored in containers lined with trash bags
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks at back of kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around door frame of walk in freezer
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cooks line stored at 114f.operator turned on the stove
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice and corn stored in containers lined with black trash bags
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained red and white cutting boards at dry dish storage
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner stored in clear spray bottle at bar
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in containers with rice and cornstarch
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling of walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and cup on shelf of dry storage past cooks line
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on left side door of reach in cooler across from stove
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dish machine and ice machine
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of containers where non TCS foods are stored throughout kitchen Gaskets of low boy reach in coolers at cooks line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls at hand washing sinks in kitchen
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. Tested at 0ppm. Sanitizer container was close to empty, operator changed container, ran dish machine a few times and primed. Retested 50ppm.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 packets of raw salmon thawed in walk-in cooler not removed from packaging. Operator discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at faucet with no hose attached.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by dry storage blocked by rice cooker. Operator moved.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator arrived during inspection. Per operator, they are in the process of certifying other employees with Manager certification.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles above dish machine and above walk-in cooler.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 packets of raw salmon thawed in walk-in cooler not removed from packaging. Operator discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at reach in cooler of Maketable on cooks line, and lower part of gasket along walk-in freezer door.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fish on floor at corners of walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along door frame of walk-in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
Dec 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk-in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee belongings and drinks in dry storage shelves not segregated.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around door of freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage by triple sink and dish machine.
Dec 10, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk-in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee belongings and drinks in dry storage shelves not segregated.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around door of freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage by triple sink and dish machine.
Oct 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg shells over ready to eat items in glass door cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container full of water in handwashing sink.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By dish machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk-in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee belongings and drinks in dry storage shelves not segregated.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around door of freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage by triple sink and dish machine.
Stored food not covered. Containers with salt and sugar not covered, at dry good shelves.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs stored on top of the make table and the bottom have onion and cooked chicken.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Mother sauce marked as 04-12-24. Operator stated that it was at the freezer and they didn't change the label.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a stainless bowl at the employee hand sink next to the make table.
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. No signature.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the suger.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At the Make table.
Drain cover(s) missing. Under the 3 compartment sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn at the walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
Light not functioning. One burn at the hoods.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at the employee hand sink next to the make table.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados at the make table still have label.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Exit door.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washed hands with cold water. Discussed proper hand washing procedure with manager on duty and employee
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari, shrimp and fish over ready to eat corn, sauces and salad in reach in cooler. Employee switched items, raw to be in the bottom.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container with water and bowl for scooping rice inside the hand wash sink. Operator removed the container
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees and and no certified manager
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. Angelina and Yessika
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside the flour bin. Operator removed it
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the back door and front hand wash sink. Operator secured them during inspection
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in cooler, prep area and 3 compartment sink
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed chicha morada drink on the floor in walk in cooler, operator moved to be on top of crates
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bowl for rice in water temperature of 80F
Light not functioning. Observed 6 lights out by dishwasher machine area and 1 out on hood
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline hand wash sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -observed accumulation of grease on hood and filters over the range
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed it inside the sanitizer bucket
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.