EL INKA GRILL CEVICHE
7600 DR PHILLIPS BLVD #4, Orlando FL 32819 · 407.341.9011
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license online during time of inspection
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in raw calamari container, operator removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - mini freezer by cooks line
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water of 64F, operator discarded
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat washed lettuce in walk in cooler, operator moved shell eggs to bottom of shelve
Food-contact surface soiled / stained with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on clean equipment shelves
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. On employee who was hired 2 weeks ago, operator had employee had employee agreement form
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By bar area in corner
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. On cooks line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on front of cooks line, across from dish machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers -In between equipment on cooks line -Gaskets of all reach in coolers on cooks line -hood filters on cooks line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Of all reach in coolers on cooks line
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On bottom shelves of table on cooks line
Utensils in poor condition. Wooden spoon and spatulas with wooden handles on cooks line, operator discarded
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to hand sink by cooks line
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee sliced limes with no gloves and placed limes on a plate and served to guests. Manager addressed with employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce at 45F cold holding in sandwich top reach in cooler on cook line Less than 4 hours per operator. Operator placed ice in container for temperature recovery. 35 minutes later was 41F.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Beans in the walk in cooler operator placed date when pulled from freezer
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Kitchen utensils above 3 comp sink.
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil by backed door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in front of dish machine. Ice buildup next to reach in freezer next to microwave.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the bar.
Light not functioning. Over dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1)hood filters on hood system 2) side of fryers on the cook line 3) gaskets of the reach in cooler on the cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment on cooks line.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade then was 300ppm.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Muddler at the bar.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 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. 0 ppm Changed bucket then was 50ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs over salad walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle soiled at bar station Can opener soiled
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.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on cookline Phone, personal items by dry spices
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by microwave
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon in pepper touching product.
Multiple lights not functioning on hood unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter's heavily soiled Interior and exterior of fryers soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cookline
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind hand wash sink at bar
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener on prep line - Fryer interior
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At bar area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three tanks at the end of cooks line.
Ceiling tile missing. - one ceiling tile in back storage area outside mop sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -In kitchen back storage area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pan on dish rack, ware washing area.
Food stored on floor. -Bottles of cooking oil in dry storage on the floor
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in mop sink area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar container
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - Oven on prep table by cooks line.
Light not functioning. Two light bulbs under the hood. Operator replaced.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood -Reach in and freezer gaskets in the kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and freezers in the kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Spoons at the bar.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm manager changed water now 50 ppm
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. -juice jugs, operator removed and discarded ice
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -raw beef stored in grocery bags in reach-in freezer, operator removed to food container
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of ice machine in bar area has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -interior of toaster oven has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile above handwash sink in dishwashing area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -above double glass door reach-in cooler
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -large stainless steel pots on wire rack
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink at dishwashing area, provided handwashing signs, operator posted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -sides and tops of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of/gaskets on short black reach-in freezer soiled -exterior of toaster oven has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -shelf below table top grill, employee replaced
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs over cut tomatoes in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) dish racks heavily soiled
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Pisco sour on drink menu Manager added asterisk to drink menu and then also wheat and purchased egg whites next door
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Went next door and purchased proper chemical to start cleaning process
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over expo in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area and kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich top reach in coolers in cooks line
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall tiles in mop sink room
Ice buildup in small black reach-in freezer on cooks line
Interior of toaster oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cooks line and microwave on cooks line soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) hoods soiled on cooks line 2) outside of rice cooker on cooks line
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Spice under shelf of table on cooks line
Two Lights not functioning on food system on cooks line and one light over dish machine
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.