Chima Steakhouse

7830 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Chima Steakhouse stretching back to 2023. On Apr 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Chima Steakhouse is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on salad station , operator was able to remove all food items and defrost and remove all ice **Corrected On-Site**

14-69-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatula tip broken off, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-12-4

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef carpaccio over seafood salad on double door reach in cooler on the kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Clean lexons over dish machine not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen across from dish machine

36-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at the condenser in pantry station. Work order has been placed and operator showed me coming out tonight **Corrective Action Taken**

14-69-4

Feb 24, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 eggs cracked under counter cooler across from cooks line.

01B-14-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw carpaccio over ready to eat deli meat **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Basic - Standing water in bottom of two reach-in-coolers at bar. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smoked salmon over milk in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. (2) muddlers at the bar Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By bag in box dispenser behind the bar **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers on clean item shelf **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Two Lights not functioning on hood system on cooks line

36-62-4

Jul 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in bar area **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chima Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chima Steakhouse on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chima Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chima Steakhouse.

How does Chima Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Chima Steakhouse most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Chima Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chima Steakhouse have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chima Steakhouse means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Chima Steakhouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chima Steakhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.

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