El Coqui Ninja Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
64
Score
Public records show seven inspections at El Coqui Ninja Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 19, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
El Coqui Ninja Restaurant's latest score of 64 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of oil on floor in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white stand up freezer by big ice machine
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Numerous containers of utensils in water between 110-115f throughout kitchen areas
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on prep table at cook line
21-12-4
64
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 4 broken eggs in large reach in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-14-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops in bucket by mop sink. Operator hung mops to day. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains stored on the floor by ice machine. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Nov 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple containers of utensils temperature range 70-102F. Operator either discarded water in some and reheated others **Corrective Action Taken**
10-05-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 123F 30 minutes in warming cabinet . Per operator. Advised operator to reheat to 165. Operator reheated to 194F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceaser dressing is made with raw egg. Operator fixed menus and reprinted onsite **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl flour , pinto beans, black beans , , sugar, rice containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top ice machine that is dust buildup **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine slightly dust build up
23-03-4
50
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Container in pork cooked on 8/24/22 and placed in walk in cooler in same pan product cooked in and with a lid was at 49-50f on 8/25/22 at 11:45am. Product in walk in cooler overnight **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on hose Bibb at fryers station area **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used in food containers in walk in cooler and in reach in cooler at cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw par cooked beef over tuna in walk in freezer on push cart in freezer **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Container in pork cooked on 8/24/22 and placed in walk in cooler in same pan product cooked in and with a lid was at 49-50f on 8/25/22 at 11:45am. Product in walk in cooler overnight **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting limes with bare hands. Corrective action taken by manager **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bowl in basin of hand sink by fryer station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Soft boiled egg for BR Nachos, per chef the yolk is not fully cooked **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written time plan for butter and oil and garlic at cook line, items time marked for 4 hours Provide time plan **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing in ware wash area **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler have a debris build up **Warning**
36-27-5
25
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Coqui Ninja Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Coqui Ninja Restaurant on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Coqui Ninja Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Coqui Ninja Restaurant.
How does El Coqui Ninja Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
El Coqui Ninja Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has El Coqui Ninja Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Coqui Ninja Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Coqui Ninja Restaurant 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 El Coqui Ninja Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Coqui Ninja Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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