Chepes Sports Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
33
Score
Chepes Sports Bar and Grill appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Apr 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 20 violations to closer to 17 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Chepes Sports Bar and Grill trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over potatoes and pastries in reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. whole egg (107F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink near dish. Management replaced. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Prep table on cook line near dish area 50F. Top of cooler door in disrepair with exposed insulation. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pastry tip 70F. Management discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White Reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
35B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
33
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over potatoes and pastries in reach in freezer
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shredded chicken, ground beef (47-48F - Cold Holding) from yesterday **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded chicken, ground beef (47-48F - Cold Holding). From yesterday. Prep table- steak (55F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Placed in another unit to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. whole egg (107F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink near dish. Management replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pastry tip 70F. Management discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White Reach in cooler
05-09-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. **Repeat Violation**
35B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Dish area.
36-24-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dish area.
36-32-5
Basic - 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. Prep table on cook line near dish area 50F. Top of cooler door in disrepair with exposed insulation.
14-74-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
25
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 at bar 5 in men's restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: 8 small flying insects found. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: No insects **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Management replaced items. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next to triple sink. Management replaced items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cakes on from yesterday. Pork, pastrami, beef Management added the dates. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink over cook line. Staff removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
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. Employees personal items throughout kitchen, under prep tables. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout cook line under equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Eggs @ room temperature delivered 2.5 hours ago. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice chest on front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment on the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Small flying insects in restroom and bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Two doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout facility. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Under tripe sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
32
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 at bar 5 in men's restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: 8 small flying insects found. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Management replaced items. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next to triple sink. Management replaced items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cakes on from yesterday. Pork, pastrami, beef Management added the dates. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink over cook line. Staff removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
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. Employees personal items throughout kitchen, under prep tables. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout cook line under equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Eggs @ room temperature delivered 2.5 hours ago. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice chest on front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment on the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Small flying insects in restroom and bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Two doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout facility. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Under tripe sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
30
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs (97-118F - Hot Holding) chicken and beef pastries (121F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours. Management advised to use time control. Provided form. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 at bar 5 in men's restroom **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken, pork, pastrami (51-53F - Cold Holding) Less than 4 hours in the cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Management replaced items. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next to triple sink. Management replaced items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cakes on from yesterday. Pork, pastrami, beef Management added the dates. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink over cook line. Staff removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal items throughout kitchen, under prep tables.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout cook line under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Eggs @ room temperature delivered 2.5 hours ago.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice chest on front counter.
10-08-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment on the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Small flying insects in restroom and bar area.
35B-05-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Two doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout facility.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Under tripe sink.
29-11-4
22
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. PAPA RELLENA CARNE (119F - Hot Holding); PAPA RELLENA POLLO (120F - Hot Holding). In warmer less than 4 hours per manager.
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. Flan and other pastries
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front of hand sink located next to triple sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs sunny side up. Manager added notation to the menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
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. Provided sign and manager hung. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on spice rack. Staff 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. Back pack and purse Unser prep tables.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich press
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to triple sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on make table in the prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
26
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
95
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Operator has ordered books and will come in on Friday 06-07-24. Time extended 7 days. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
82
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with form **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at kitchen entrance and service counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
64
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen
36-36-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chepes Sports Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chepes Sports Bar and Grill on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chepes Sports Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chepes Sports Bar and Grill.
How does Chepes Sports Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Chepes Sports Bar and Grill most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Chepes Sports Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chepes Sports Bar and Grill have averaged around 17 violations per visit, down from roughly 20 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chepes Sports Bar and Grill 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 Chepes Sports Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chepes Sports Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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