MORENAS LATIN BAR & GRILL
2300 E SEMORAN BLVD BAY A, Apopka FL 32703 · 407-703-7166
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (1) live roach in 3 compartment sink - operator killed and sanitized sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 101f, cooked steak 106f, foods sitting on flat top with no heat, operator turned heat back on for immediate temperature recovery
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Cut board on cooks line is heavily stained
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen and prep area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container holding coffee at front bar is cracked/broken around rim
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled 2 microwaves on cooks line soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind ice machine next to mop sink
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as dump sink on cooks line as evidence of ice and lime in sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle in dining room not labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Drain cover(s) missing to floor drain by water heater
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phones on prep tables
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to spaghetti cracked
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws at bar not wrapped, operator removed unwrapped straws
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by mop sink and ice machine in kitchen
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over deli meats
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions on line 78°; operator moved to stove top for immediate temperature recovery
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen used as dump sink as evidence of ice and lemons in sink, operator cleaned up and re educated staff - hand wash only
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen by prep sink has very heavy black buildup
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Buildup in glass door oven on line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by ice machine next to mop sink
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Individual Flan dated 12/31 - 7 servings, operator discarded
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 17 defrosted SALMON - in packaging that states to keep frozen and remove before defrosting
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Shake machine - soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Numerous employee purses and jackets on shelving with to go items
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of drawers on low boy soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walll soiled behind ice machine by mop sink area
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut board on line stained
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for DM or 3 compartment sink, inspector used her strips
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. Provided operator with form, 7 employees working signed and dated form
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in spray bottle not labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machine in prep area have heavy black buildup inside machines
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, back of house prep area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse hanging on rack with foods in prep area
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not in use, has out of order sign- 3 compartment sink in use, operator awaiting chemicals
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under fryers and cooking equipment on cooks line
Hole in or other damage to wall. Ladies restroom, assessable stall has a hole in the wall
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of hot holding cabinet soiled Gaskets to drawers on cooks line soiled Hoods soiled Racks to walk in cooler soiled
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws at bar in holders not wrapped, operator moved straws behind the bar out of customer reach
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind rice cookers, behind reach in cooler on cooks line Wall soiled behind prep table Wall soiled behind dish machine
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 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. Ran dish machine 3 times tested 0 ppm, operator primed machine. Tested 50 ppm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked lamb in walk in cooler, has prep date of 2/28
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked lamp in walk in cooler dated 2/28/24
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (1) live roach in 3 compartment sink - operator killed and sanitized sink
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server dumping drinks with ice into hand sink in kitchen, owner discussed with employee proper procedures
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 Food Manager HEBER OJEDA arrived during inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen or sink by walk in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 3 Employee jackets on rack with dry goods
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers soiled
Food stored on floor in walk in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sink at entrance to kitchen
Reach-in drawers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 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. Ran, tested and primed machine several times, tested 0 ppm
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/23 Operator renewed before end of inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yuca 53° per operator in cooler less than 4 hours, moved into walk-in-cooler for immediate temperature recovery
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, cut board stained
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Broom and dust pan blocking hand sink by walk-in-cooler
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche one menu, raw shrimp not identified - operator marked on menu
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on floor from previous day in walk-in-cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler by register
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef defrosting at room temperature
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.