Bienfuegos
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
58
Score
Bienfuegos appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 13 violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “employee personal items stored”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. On oyster tags For oyster tags - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in generic bottle - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 32 ounce to go containers in with salt and sugar - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen and exit door by the restrooms - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between make table and prep table at cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in clear container with no label - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
58
Mar 10, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - 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. Dish machine temping 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen shrimp in walk in freezer stored in thank you bags
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed jug converted into a scoop in container with cornstarch. Operator removed from container **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at cooks line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. On oyster tags For oyster tags
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at wait staff had ice cubes in drain
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand washing sink at bar
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in generic bottle
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 32 ounce to go containers in with salt and sugar
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen and exit door by the restrooms
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between make table and prep table at cooks line
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in clear container with no label
02D-01-5
26
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw Chicken over pickles and salad mix in make-table cooler on cooks line. -Raw Shrimp over cooked shrimp in make-table cooler on cooks line. -Raw chicken over oysters in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both soda dispensers at bar soiled with mold-like substance. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at bar blocked by mug.
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with dust throughout.
36-34-5
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
01C-06-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Jacket on shelf next to Lychee syrup next to walk-in cooler. Operator moved. -Cellphones on cooler at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on vertical reach-in freezer on cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar bulk containers and bag of salt on floor of dry storage room. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Broken bucket, cart and garbage on floor in dumpster enclosure.
33-19-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One filter missing on cooks line.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two tongs on oven handle on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One light burnt out under hood on cooks line. Operator replaced bulb. **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Above dismachine.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To-go container on floor in dry storage room. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Dumplings, breaded oysters and shrimp tempura not covered in vertical reach-in freezer on cooks line. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
33
Jan 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid without label. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour and red seasoning not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
86
Jan 22, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Operator primed and checked chemicals. Retested at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over cooked crab in make table closest to walk-in cooler and raw chicken over ready to eat salsas in make table close to tall reach in freezer. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Motrin on prep table above make table. Operator put away. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid without label.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink bottle at prep table above make table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket over single service containers at shelves by kitchen exit door. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen egg rolls stored uncovered in tall reach in freezer. Operator placed cover. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour and red seasoning not labeled.
02D-01-5
47
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Multiple cans of roach spray throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
41-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Chemical bottle did not have label of what was inside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
41-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets stored on racks outside of walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Inside seasoning bins by the prep sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located by prep sink in back. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of water at bar **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
12B-02-4
58
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Multiple cans of roach spray throughout establishment.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Multiple raw food stored over ready to eat products inside walk-in cooler as well as reach in coolers by cook line. **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Chemical bottle did not have label of what was inside.
41-21-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets stored on racks outside of walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Inside seasoning bins by the prep sink.
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located by prep sink in back.
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of water at bar **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
50
Aug 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - 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 . Second ppm 100 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - 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. Observed server handed dirty dishes then go to portion some mustard and catchup to a customer without washing hands .
12A-13-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food Meat stored in welcome bag at the walk-in freezer .
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a cooler - not all products commercially packaged. Raw oysters stored in top of sausage at the walk-in cooler .
08A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches Behind the dishwasher -one live roaches top of bag uncovered rice (total of five live roaches). Per supervisor administrative of complaint recommended. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (45F - Cold Holding)prepped 2.5 hours ago. operator moved it to freezer second temperature was 31f. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn (109F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (109F - Hot Holding). Prepared 2.5 hours ago Operator reheat it . **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. When operator was asked to show us the catfish that they use on the menu, we were shown Swai. **Admin Complaint**
52-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at the bar .
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. Lauren-Carlos-adis-Susan-mez-tainah-trinity.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Provided to operator the right verbiage and she did print it and posted while we conducting our inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink at the kitchen area and the storage area in the back.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Liquid margarine boxes reused to stored shucked corn . Eggs crates reused under pan on cook line . Bag of flour stored in chicken boxes .
25-32-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in water in bucket by mop sink .
42-01-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls at the storage area .
24-05-4
15
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags in a bundle and in a bucket both not in order. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fan cord in the hand wash sink, prep kitchen. Operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container inside the msg container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over prep table in back kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk in cooler fan covers are dusty
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwasher area **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on top of bar reach in cooler
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Msg container without label, operator added label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
33
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over pre cooked crab legs and pre cooked lobster in the walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment provided tags from 11/01/2022 through 12/13/2022.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food containers inside the hand wash sink, next to the reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Both quaternary and chlorine test kit are expired
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. With window cleaner label however employee stated it has bleach **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on the water filter by the beer walk in cooler
29-28-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink temperature of 76F
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside the containers with the spices. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the beer walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4/1/2021 displayed, establishment provided 4/1/2023 license. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink by prep table on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a personal cell phone over prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment in cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In the front area, next to handwash
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to the reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in the back prep area is leaking **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
21
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bienfuegos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bienfuegos on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bienfuegos?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bienfuegos.
How does Bienfuegos compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Bienfuegos most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Bienfuegos' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bienfuegos have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bienfuegos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bienfuegos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bienfuegos is inspected around four times per year on average.
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