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ON THE BORDER MEXICAN GRILL

9301 JEFF FUQUA BLVD STE 5199, Orlando FL 32827 · 407 735 5039

Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats195
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5812514
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw bacon stored over pasteurized eggs at reach in cooler on cooks line
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2023030899Apr 4, 2023Jul 24, 2023$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw bacon stored over pasteurized eggs at reach in cooler on cooks line
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cantaloupe (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding)per operator items were in reach in cooler less than an hour.Operator placed items in walk in cooler for temperature recovery
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around fan at walk in freezer Ice buildup at reach in freezer on cooks line blocked
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French toast mix at reach in cooler at cooks line temping at 47F. Per operator product was used for breakfast.Operator moved to walk in cooler for temperature recovery
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer has ice build up on the housing unit
Basic/14-69-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At reach in cooler on cooks line under the expediting window
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On dishes at dish storage
Basic/16-46-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink at cooks line is leaking from the faucet and the water line below
Basic/29-11-4
Jun 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. red beans (44F - Cold Holding) at the walk-in cooler operator stated last time checked the temperature was 40 less than 2 hours ago and he moved the beans to the freezer to cool down.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Top of make table door.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracking tile in multiple area.
Basic/36-17-5
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. The cooler where the fruit at front area.
Basic/29-49-6
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. employee hand sink kitchen area Bottom part leaking and manager was turn off the faucet.
Basic/29-11-4
Dec 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Make table at expo not holding temperature.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At make table at expo
Basic/05-09-4/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in make table on cook line at expo operator states in unit less then four hours
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Make table at expo not holding temperature.
Basic/14-11-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At make table at expo
Basic/05-09-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Odile, Cattsby, Yazmin, Gener, Lindsay, John Y.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) bar area, operator using the main dish machine in the kitchen
Basic/16-55-4
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing by the dish machine in bar area
Basic/29-18-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers from walk in cooler are dusty.
Basic/36-50-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink faucet constantly dripping, expo handwashing sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. To Go cashier area hand wash sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers from walk in cooler are dusty
Basic/36-50-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4

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.