Amor Y Chile Mexican Food
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
32
Score
Amor Y Chile Mexican Food has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Amor Y Chile Mexican Food trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Checked sanitizer 200ppm chlorine very toxic, recommend Manager to adjust the concentration of chlorine to 100ppm for wiping cloths.
41-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperatures of shrimp 45°/46°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours on the cook line. Recommend to use ice bath to quick chill product, or store inside reach in freezer.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed whole shell eggs stored directly over bags of shredded cheddar and mozzarella stored inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. Observed no written procedure for clean up of vomit.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed chopper has old food dried on the surface.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef sauce not date marked stored inside reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottles hanging on the container with clean equipment inside ( dish machine area)
41-17-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored on the in between stainless steel panel on the wall near dish machine. Employee removed at time of inspection.
24-14-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current copy of restaurant license.
50-09-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can provided for hand wash sink
33-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris spilled on the bottom of reach in cooler in the kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored inside reach in freezer uncovered
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves inside walk in cooler.
14-17-4
32
May 9, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of Mexican rice 68°f stored at room temperature on the counter, explained to owner over the phone importance of temperature.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Checked temperature of Mexican rice 64°f stored at room temperature, spoke to office staff to explained to employee in Spanish importance of temperature.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed four cartons of eggs stored directly above shredded cheese inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license has expired 4/1/2025, Spoke to person in charge.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk not date mark stored inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - 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. Observed no copy of clean up of vomit spoke to owner
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards red and green stains on the surface.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle has no label using degreaser inside per employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on vents in the dining room **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection in restaurant
51-18-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck on pans, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed corn, vegetables not covered inside reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
30
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk-in cooler: 60 lbs of shredded cheese 55-62F per operator walk-in cooler undergoing repairs for less than 30 minutes, operator relocated all items to reach-in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area, employee stocked paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in bar area used to store small stainless steel water pitcher, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling tile over walk-in cooler **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off of oven door, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
58
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license has expired 4/1/2023 Spoke to operator at time of inspection, Paperless license and renewal notice given to operator at time of inspection. . **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above shredded cheese inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old food debris on the blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed three employees working in the kitchen Per operator new employees hired last week.
53B-13-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the Bottom of reach in cooler located in the server area.
29-49-6
58
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed whole shell eggs stored above the white cream salsa inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of salsa 56°, f, soup 56°f stored inside walk in cooler less than 4 hours .found the problem the condenser is ice up, must defrost the cooler immediately all food removed from the unit placed in another reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer bucket not labeled Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid degreaser unlabeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile has water damage directly above handwash sink located in the back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves inside walk in cooler. Owner order shelves received wrong size has one new shelve inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large ice build up on the pipe of the condenser inside walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed two blue fan guards has terrible dust accumulation inside walk in cooler.
36-34-5
55
Aug 12, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./ Raw chicken over cooked pork, cook line cooler. Raw shell eggs over queso, walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./blue liquid bottle, at bar area/ **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice./ **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./plastic containers.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor./oil cartons on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair./kitchen near exit door.
36-32-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed vegetables over horchata drinks, walk in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle./under dish area sink.
29-11-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amor Y Chile Mexican Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amor Y Chile Mexican Food on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amor Y Chile Mexican Food?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Amor Y Chile Mexican Food.
How does Amor Y Chile Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Amor Y Chile Mexican Food most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Amor Y Chile Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Amor Y Chile Mexican Food have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Amor Y Chile Mexican Food means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Amor Y Chile Mexican Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amor Y Chile Mexican Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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