El Inka Grill Ceviche
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, El Inka Grill Ceviche has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 19, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 12 violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat washed lettuce in walk in cooler , operator moved shell eggs to bottom of shelve **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled / stained with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on clean equipment shelves
22-02-4
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. On employee who was hired 2 weeks ago, operator had employee had employee agreement form **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By bar area in corner
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. On cooks line
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on front of cooks line, across from dish machine **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers -In between equipment on cooks line -Gaskets of all reach in coolers on cooks line -hood filters on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Of all reach in coolers on cooks line
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On bottom shelves of table on cooks line
14-20-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Wooden spoon and spatulas with wooden handles on cooks line , operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to hand sink by cooks line
36-27-5
43
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce at 45F cold holding in sandwich top reach in cooler on cook line Less than 4 hours per operator. Operator placed ice in container for temperature recovery. 35 minutes later was 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-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 sliced limes with no gloves and placed limes on a plate and served to guests. Manager addressed with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Beans in the walk in cooler operator placed date when pulled from freezer **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Kitchen utensils above 3 comp sink. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil by backed door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in front of dish machine. Ice buildup next to reach in freezer next to microwave. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Over dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1)hood filters on hood system 2) side of fryers on the cook line 3) gaskets of the reach in cooler on the cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade then was 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Muddler at the bar.
14-06-4
39
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2024.
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -raw beef stored in grocery bags in reach-in freezer, operator removed to food container **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. -juice jugs, operator removed and discarded ice
08B-56-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of ice machine in bar area has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -interior of toaster oven has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile above handwash sink in dishwashing area **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -above double glass door reach-in cooler
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink at dishwashing area, provided handwashing signs, operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -sides and tops of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of/gaskets on short black reach-in freezer soiled -exterior of toaster oven has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -shelf below table top grill, employee replaced **Corrected On-Site**
14-20-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -large stainless steel pots on wire rack
24-05-4
39
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs over cut tomatoes in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) dish racks heavily soiled
22-02-4
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. Pisco sour on drink menu Manager added asterisk to drink menu and then also wheat and purchased egg whites next door **Corrected On-Site**
02B-04-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over expo in kitchen
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area and kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich top reach in coolers in cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall tiles in mop sink room
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in small black reach-in freezer on cooks line
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of toaster oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cooks line and microwave on cooks line soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) hoods soiled on cooks line 2) outside of rice cooker on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Spice under shelf of table on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
Basic - Two Lights not functioning on food system on cooks line and one light over dish machine
36-62-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Went next door and purchased proper chemical to start cleaning process **Corrective Action Taken**
16-23-4
43
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored directly next to raw beef in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, eggs store on rack about vegetables and raw fish. In make table, raw eggs stored behind ready to eat veggies **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in server cooler opened 2 days prior according to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowls from cook line stored in sink at end of cook line closes to door to dining room. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl and ladle missing handle used for dispensing rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout whole kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi mahi in middle reach in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on all make tables **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small freezer on cook line near hand sink **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop on cook line grill top Water 90F Operator removed scoop from water and reheated water . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled Fan cover in walk in cooler. Gaskets on all reach in coolers. Hood system Hood filter
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelves below prep table. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
32
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 22 minor violations.
View 33 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee wearing multiple pairs of gloves, removed top layer with out washing hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing an water turn off at mop sink. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap stored on top off coffee grounds. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked octopus. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Chicken thawing in metal bowl on top of limes. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. White fish served, swae , no parasite destruction letter. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 Flying insects in bar area, 2 flying insects in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both long cutting boards on cook line. Juicer. Strainer hanging in dish area. Bottom of reach in freezer. Soda gun at bar. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook rinsed pan from debris in hand sunk **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Ice machine added and hand wash sink moved in bar area **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicha drink made previous night per operator. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs and spoon on cook line. 102° **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line. Reach in freezer near back door. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of limes on floor in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Food stored in public hallway outside the back of establishment. Food is in a locked cage with large opening in the cage that food that can be accessed by the public. **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and underneath equipment in multiple locations in kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone, metal drink container and in use single serve coffee. Gym bag stored of single service items. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both long cutting boards on line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple walls through out kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomato stored over prepared beverage, Chicha. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing at room temperature, transferred to standing water. Instructed operator on proper thawing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Beneath every prep table on cook line. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door and back door to building. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on make tables on cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink near ware wash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Multiple locations in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent over prep area. ceiling tiles over dish washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Inka Grill Ceviche last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Inka Grill Ceviche on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Inka Grill Ceviche?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El Inka Grill Ceviche.
How does El Inka Grill Ceviche compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
El Inka Grill Ceviche most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has El Inka Grill Ceviche's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Inka Grill Ceviche have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Inka Grill Ceviche 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 El Inka Grill Ceviche inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Inka Grill Ceviche is inspected around two times per year on average.
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