TEXAS'S CHICKEN & GRILL
400 S ORANGE BLOSSAM TRL, Orlando FL 32805 · 4074254446
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches by 3 compartment sink and prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017040839 | Jul 6, 2017 | Sep 28, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Chicken cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized handles.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Raw chicken gizzards in cooler
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken at room temperature, case of chicken outside of walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over shrimp in chicken cooler. Operator removed all foods items.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches by 3 compartment sink and prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken cooler per operator all items less than 4 hours in cooler; Poultry (46-53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46-53F - Cold Holding); gizzards (46-53F - Cold Holding) operator moved all items to walk in cooler for temperature recovery.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator provided employee with thermometer from office.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Chicken cooler by reach in freezer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop by cook line in standing water 67F. Operator removed.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hws by prep area.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over shrimp in chicken cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic to go bowls used to scoop chicken gizzards in chicken cooler. Plastic to go bowl in reach in chest white freezer French fries.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 4 holes in ceiling by dry storage room.
Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on the floor in front of bags of rice. Operator removed
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Suppression system, hood system, sides of cooking equipment on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust/ and soiled that has pitted the surface. Chicken cooler.
Oct 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 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/ Manager arrived during the inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above chicken cooler and prep reach in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment and behind.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 missing filter and all other filters broken.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hung on hood pipe. Operator removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, side of fryers and behind cooking equipment.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chicken cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Chicken cooler.
Oct 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, gizzards, wings 46-58f in walk in cooler chicken cooler. Per operator less than 4 hours operator. Operator moved to walk in freezer for temperature recovery.
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/ Manager arrived during the inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Operator hand employee wipe down door handles for reach in coolers and oven door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above chicken cooler and prep reach in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment and behind.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 missing filter and all other filters broken.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hung on hood pipe. Operator removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, side of fryers and behind cooking equipment.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chicken cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Chicken cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, flour, and seasoning. Operator labeled containers.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. April 1,2024 license posted.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Chicken over shrimp.
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/ 4 employee on site working, Manager arrived during inspection.
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. Employees acknowledged and signed forms provided.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop onion powder and rice.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken boxes on the floor at 3 compartment sink to be marinated.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Baseboard by walk in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk-in cooler and reach in chicken marinated cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler with marinated chicken.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at handwashing sink leaking by Pepsi reach in cooler operator turned off valve to stop leak. Hand sink is operable when valve is not turn off.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects flying around kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Raw shrimp kept on tall reach in cooler by cook line with with temperature of 46F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp kept on tall reach in cooler by cook line with temperature of 46F. Chicken guisards kept on reach in cooler for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 49F. Gyro meat kept on make table for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 59F. Ask manager to place in other cooler.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For burgers. Provided operator with one
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Cup use to scoop onion powder.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.Tall reach in cooler by cook line with ambient temperature of 53F.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on make table.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under three bay sink.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee preparing orders with no hair restraint.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Talk reach in cooler that has marinated chicken.
Stored food not covered.Gyro meat kept on walk in cooler.
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.