GRINGOS FOODS
961 LEE RD, Orlando FL 32810 · 321-946-6264
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken to wall by entrance of kitchen
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on floor
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Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused single fryer in storage room
Oct 21, 2025Inspection 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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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Catering boxes stored on floor
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 3 door cold holding equipment in kitchen area not in use
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of spice not labeled
Jun 20, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in dry storage room
Apr 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in dry storage room
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused 3 door stainless steel refrigeration unit at front of kitchen
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. Ran dish machine over 3X count not get a temp over 130, operator called for service, set up three compartment sink for continued ware washing
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust,in entire kitchen area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Light not functioning over cooking equipment
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. Ran dish machine over 3X count not get a temp over 130°, operator called for service, set up three compartment sink for continued ware washing
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in middle prep area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust,in entire kitchen area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Employees prepping taco shells over vent in kitchen with heavy condensation on vent. Manager moved prep table away from condensation
Light not functioning over cooking equipment
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in middle prep area
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine awaiting chemicals, 3 comp sink set up for ware washing
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle to hand sink on hot well line
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.