SHERRY'S TRINI FLAVOR
1200 W SR 436, Altamonte Springs FL 32714 · 3472437569
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
MAY 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect near front counter. Facility window broken earlier, now covered.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -operator spraying washed and rinsed items with sanitizer hose, sanitizer sink not filled. Operator will fill sink.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -chick peas soaking in Home Depot bucket.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee outside smoking, returned to washing dishes in kitchen without removing gloves and washing hands. Advised.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -fried fish 101-143 in steam table stacked above load line. Some product removed. -cooked cabbage sitting above pan in steam table 123 less than 1 hour. Operator will use 4 hour time plan for this item only.
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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/ -CFM arrived during inspection.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. -thermometer for heated foods only, does not measure below 100°f.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -to go container with no handle in sugar container.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -convenience store unisex bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee food in reach-in freezer not separated from food for public. Relocated -employee sweatshirt on case of single use gloves. Removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans stacked prior to air drying.
Food stored on floor. -container of marinade on floor in walk-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -rust in bottom of reach-in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk-in cooler shelves rusted, unfinished particleboard, soiled cardboard.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of sugar on dry food shelf in kitchen not labeled.
Aug 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -mango in Lowe's bucket in walk-in cooler. -spinach in to go bag in walk-in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -food service license expired 4-1-25. 5 employees prepping, reheating food, setting up steam table at front counter.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -multiple spray bottles hanging from hand wash sink at front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee using hand wash sink to fill pitcher. Advised.
Food stored on floor. -bucket of mango, bustub of wings on floor in walk-in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided printed copy to operator.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee reached hand in pocket, drank from water bottle, then handled plastic cover on dough without washing hands. Advised.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. -32 bottles of mango-carrot, mango-pineapple juice and lemonade. Unable to provide proof of approved source.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -pitcher in kitchen hand wash sink. Towel in front hand wash sink.
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/. -CFM Samantha arrived during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at front counter.
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. -missing 2 employees. Operator had them read and sign at time of inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink in kitchen has hand sanitizer in dispenser instead of soap.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs above unwashed produce in upright cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand wash sink in kitchen used to fill pitcher. Advised
No soap provided at handwash sink. -kitchen hand wash sink has sanitizer in dispenser. Operator changed product to soap.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -partial McDonald's beverage in reach in cooler. Operator discarded.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -sauces in reused garlic containers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk sugar.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee eating in kitchen. Inspector educated employee, asked her to stop eating in kitchen and to wash hands. Employee rinsed hands in 3 compartment sink, no soap.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -sauces in walk-in cooler in Home Depot non-food grade buckets.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand wash sink used to fill pitcher with water.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -unable to locate chlorine test strips during inspection.
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/. -non cfm present with 5 employees preparing food. Manager arrived during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -no paper towels in convenience store restroom open to the public. Employee restroom has soap and working air dryer.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -observed employee chewing while carrying uncovered food to the steam table. Advised.
Food stored on floor. -cooking oil in hallway.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt, sugar.
May 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/. CFM off for family emergency.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -cup with no handle in rice.
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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/. CFM off for family emergency.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -no proof of training for any employees. Training books and certificates on site but training not completed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -cup with no handle in rice.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on food storage shelf in kitchen.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -salsas in reused spice/garlic containers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -salsas on bottom shelf of reach-in cooler sitting in standing water.
Sep 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jul 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect near front counter. Facility window broken earlier, now covered.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs and raw fish above produce in cooler in kitchen. Operator rearranged cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -pitcher in front counter hand wash sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. 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. Provided copies to operator.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. -operator went to store for chlorine bleach.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phones on shelf above produce. -cup of coffee on shelf above food.
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.