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Q'KENAN

8117 VINELAND AVE, Orlando FL 32821 · 407-447-4309

Last inspected Oct 23, 2025 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5811265
Grade history
DEC 23
APR 24
SEP 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over peppers in walkin cooler
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over sauces in lowboy cooler under make table in kitchen
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. heavy cream (60F - Cold Holding) quart of cream on counter in kitchen. Out less then 2 hours, placed in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple spray bottles in sink at bar
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 5 findings ▾
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At server area
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At dishmachine
Basic/36-03-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Bus tub containing food on floor in walkin cooler. Cases of oil at walkin freezer
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour bin
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Jun 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. She'll eggs over vegetables in walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Beef over cooked sausage, raw beef over cooked shrimp in cooler drawers on cook-line
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Cracked lid on orange juice machine, tape holding it together
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On floor
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In kitchen
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jun 11, 2025 · Time Extended
May 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. She'll eggs over vegetables in walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Beef over cooked sausage, raw beef over cooked shrimp in cooler drawers on cook-line
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Equipment in poor repair. Cracked lid on orange juice machine, tape holding it together
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On floor
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In kitchen
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Emailed to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in hand sink next to orange juice machine
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Cracked lid on orange juice machine, tape holding it together
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Togo containers on floor near soda machine
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shoes stored on top of sugar.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Orange juice machine cover cracked, held with tape.
Basic/14-11-5
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light lens damaged above grill area
Basic/38-01-4
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
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. Called dishwasher repair
High priority/22-41-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle at bar
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in sink at bar
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Andizeina, Raina, Oscar
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Basic/50-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On dry storage items
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drinks in reach in cooler. Educated
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer 3 door reach in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back hallway and bar Inspector provided signs
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 door glass cooler
Basic/12B-13-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avacado washed but sticker not removed
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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.