TERNERITA STEAKHOUSE
9924 UNIVERSAL BLVD STE B204, Orlando FL 32819 · 407.534.0381
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements./licensed for 52 seats, observed over 150 seats.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./quat strip not available.
No soap provided at handwash sink./front counter/
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./one cook.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements./licensed for 52 seats, observed over 150 seats.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Carton of oil. Salt containers on floor under oven/front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./front counter/
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ice machine air filters soiled.
Apr 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked pork belly/walk in cooler. Undercooked beef carpaccio stored over vegetables/front counter reach in cooler/
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pico cold holding at 45F, corn cold holding at 48F/both cold holding overnight per chef/front counter prep table.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico cold holding at 45F, corn cold holding at 48F/both cold holding overnight per chef/front counter prep table.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory./Ternerita Carpaccio serving undercooked/no disclosure on menu.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./quat strip not available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./front counter hand sink.
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./one new employee/cook/signed agreement immediately/
No soap provided at handwash sink./front counter/
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's bag hanging on food storage rack/removed immediately/
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./one cook.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements./licensed for 52 seats, observed over 150 seats.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider./licensed for 52 seats/observed over 150 seats/
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Carton of oil. Salt containers on floor under oven/front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./front counter/
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ice machine air filters soiled.
Vending machine exterior soiled.
Nov 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./all three green cutting boards at front line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./quat strips expired 2023.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./front line hand sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink./front line hand sink.
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./missing one cook's certificate.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements./licensed for 52 seats/observed over 150 seats/seating change form still missing wastewater company approval.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider./licensed for 52 seats. Observed over 150 seats. Seating change form still missing wastewater approval.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Plumbing system in disrepair./front line hand sink not working.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./flour and salt containers under oven.
Oct 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority9 Intermediate12 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded./operator called and received parasite destruction paper for swat fish used for ceviche/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./all three green cutting boards at front line.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed./bar portable hand sink removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./drain basket inside back kitchen hand sink/removed immediately/
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory./fish ceviche and ternerita carpaccio/served raw or undercooked.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./quat strips expired 2023.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./front line hand sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink./front line hand sink.
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./missing one cook's certificate.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./salt, sugar and flour containers/
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner./on front line top shelves with no overhead protection/
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements./licensed for 52 seats/observed over 150 seats/seating change form still missing wastewater company approval.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider./licensed for 52 seats. Observed over 150 seats. Seating change form still missing wastewater approval.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./front line hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ice machine air filters soiled/
Plumbing system in disrepair./front line hand sink not working.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./flour and salt containers under oven.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./tempura batter 55F, less than 4 hours per chef/moved to reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./cooked chicken 108F, cooked pork 105F/hot holding less than 4 hours/adding hot water/
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./hand sink next to 3 compartment sink used to store employee's drink cups/removed immediately/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./all three hand sinks on premises/
No soap provided at handwash sink./kitchen front prep area and bar hand sinks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./black sauce cup used to scoop salt/
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package./salmon/cut bag immediately/
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./cook wearing a watch while preparing food.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements./licensed for 52 seats, observed over 150/seating change form missing wastewater sign off.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor./containers of salt, sugar and rice/under convention oven.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./kitchen front prep area and bar hand sinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ice machine air filters soiled/
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength./quat 0ppm/two sanitizing buckets.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor./under front kitchen convention oven.
Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./salt, sugar container under convention oven.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled./cook placed raw meat on grill then touched tongs and plate without washing hands and changing gloves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./front line hand sink
No soap provided at handwash sink./front line and back kitchen and small bar hand sinks.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./chicken soup and cooked pork in walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salt and flour containers at front line. Soup containers in walk in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public./walk in cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./cook wearing a watch and bracelet while cooking and preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation./one cook at cook line.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider./license with 52 seats, observed over 150 seats/form provided/
Food stored on floor./flour containers on floor under convention oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ice machine filters soiled with grease.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean./cook line on cutting board.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./white powder container on condiments rack, front line.
May 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements./licensed for 52 seats, observed more than 150 seats. Form provided.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris./front line.
Mar 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw beef stored over fries, walk in cooler.
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, coffee station reach in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/only food manager certificate expired.
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./establishment is conducting reduced oxygen packaging for raw beef and raw steak.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./cooked shrimp ceviche not date marked, front counter reach in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./plastic cup used to scoop cheese sauce, front counter reach in cooler.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements./licensed for 52 seats, observed more than 150 seats. Form provided.
Food stored on floor./two cartons of oil/under kitchen prep table/
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris./front line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ice machine air filters soiled.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up./knives and forks at front counter exposed area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./3 compartment sink left side wall.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board./kitchen prep area/
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked beef. Raw pork over vegetables. Raw pork over cooked chicken wings.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse./pico de gallo 44F cold holding overnight in front line reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./pico de gallo cold holding at 44F overnight in front line reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./boiled eggs 131F/hot holding for less than 1 hour per cook/adding hot water.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./front counter cutting board soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory./steak and burger/identified on the menu immediately.
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./
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./No HACCP plan available for vacuum sealed raw steak./manager opened all the bag and put into ziplock bag.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service./serving undercook steak and burger/emailed and printed/
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information./raw steak in reduced oxygen packaged, cook line reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner./plates on front counter top shelves.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface./used to line buns at front counter/removed and discarded all the buns by manager/
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./kitchen top shelf with cleaned utensils.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements./licensed for 52 seats/Orange County local business tax receipt already granted 160 seats/emailed operator a seating change form to be completed by fire department and waste water company.
Food stored on floor./oil carton/
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ice machine filters soiled with grease and dust build up.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment./back 3 compartment sink area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry./
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only./back exit door blocked by empty food cart/
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.