Cafe Mineiro Orlando
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
20
Score
Inspectors have visited Cafe Mineiro Orlando eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately and about 17 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Cafe Mineiro Orlando on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
6
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked ribs from yesterday cooling overnight 56F in walk in cooler
03D-02-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Grated Parmesan not under sneeze guard on buffet **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over shredded cheese in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 2 trays of flan in server single door reach in cooler dates 1-18
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked ribs from yesterday cooling overnight 56F in walk in cooler
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cut ribs (120 - Hot Holding) on buffet line Less than four hours per manager, placed in oven for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Couple items in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing green toxic substance not labeled. Under counter in server beverage area
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked ribs from yesterday cooling overnight 56F in walk in cooler. Pan was covered not allowing adequate air flow to cool properly
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at sever beverage station
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to ice machine **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle on cooks line
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - hood system - on cooks line middle
36-62-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Green lime juicer peeling in kitchen
14-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket by ice machine
42-01-4
20
Jul 24, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over ready to eat pasta pans on speed rack in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box in kitchen cheesy potatoes (108 - Hot Holding) Less than four hours Placed in oven for temperature recovery 15 minutes later 177F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Dishwasher chlorine 200+ ppm Per manufacturer it is recommended is 50-100ppm **Warning** **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Double door reach in cooler at wait station
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at the bar soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to ice machine **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Shelf by ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. House made salads in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizes spray bottle by tongs on server counter **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
39
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Potato sticks on buffet line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to gaucho tongs in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibbs in dish room **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at the bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters for ice machines
29-28-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice container in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Potato salad and garbanzo salad in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Oven single burner stove under hood in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in prep area walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from detergent container on dish machine.
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine guard in the kicten kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Chemical room and over ice machine next to chemical room **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to ice machine kitchen
14-11-5
32
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs over pasta sheets in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1)By three comp sink 2) Splitter next to prep sink **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled at the bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Chemical room next to ice machine down the ramp **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of pineapple in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Potato salad container in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in coolers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - One Light not functioning on hood system on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Single door reach in freezer outside of main walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By dish machine sprayer side
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket across from ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container across from rotisserie cooker on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
30
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) raw whole shell eggs over butter in walk in cooler 2) raw ground beef patty over cooked potatoes on speed rack in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked flan trays dated 4/9 on speed rack in walk in cooler and 2 half trays in reach in cooler on server side of expo line
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked flan trays dated 4/9 on speed rack in walk in cooler and 2 half trays in reach in cooler on server side of expo line
01B-24-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in prep area and on hose bib by three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal scrubber in hand sink by prep room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled on server side of expo line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Storage room next to ice machine **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line and rotisserie cooker
36-34-5
Basic - Clean whisks and spatulas not stored inverted or in a protected manner on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Rotisserie cook line **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to ice machine cracked
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Quinoa container in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Light not functioning on cooks line
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fab covers of meat walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By ice machine **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
27
Oct 9, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. 2 containers of dressing on the buffet, moved back under sneeze guard **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs over rolls on walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pan of rice in oven under stove on cooks line 97F Less than four hours per manager Was cooked an hours before Placed in walk in cooler to rapid chill 58F 30 minutes later **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb at prep sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink prep kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink leading to second dining room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator and she posted **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing purple toxic substance not labeled by hand sink leading to second dining room **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Chemical room next to ice machine
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen
36-11-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On front of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Pasta salad container on walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1)Fan covers on meat skewer walk in cooler 2) vents of the fryer soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bain Marie of sugar on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Next to ice machine . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
22
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Room temperature on cooks line Placed back in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs over lasagna pastry sheets in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server rinsing towel in handsink Manager educated **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For lactic acid **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hallway leading to back up dining room **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hallway leading to back up dining room.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Eduardo expired 10/22
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) dicer attached to wall outside walk in cooler soiled 2) can opener on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing outside of managers office
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On table across from skewer cooker **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cooks line
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Walk in cooler Quinoa and pasta salad container **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in meat walk in cooler soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered in double door reach in cooler outside of walk in cooler Pasta salad Tomatoes **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By meat walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bain Marie with salt on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
23
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles and behind area on drink machines in the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For sink and surface cleaner for sani buckets and triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover soiled in meat walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Mineiro Orlando last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Mineiro Orlando on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Mineiro Orlando?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Cafe Mineiro Orlando.
How does Cafe Mineiro Orlando compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Cafe Mineiro Orlando most recently scored 20 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Cafe Mineiro Orlando's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Mineiro Orlando have averaged around 14 violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cafe Mineiro Orlando 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 Cafe Mineiro Orlando inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Mineiro Orlando is inspected around three times per year on average.
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