El Inka Grill
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited El Inka Grill 10 times, with records going back to 2022. El Inka Grill was last inspected on Nov 24, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to nine violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up seven times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Corn and rice stored in containers lined with trash bags
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks at back of kitchen
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around door frame of walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cooks line stored at 114f.operator turned on the stove **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
64
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice and corn stored in containers lined with black trash bags
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained red and white cutting boards at dry dish storage
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner stored in clear spray bottle at bar
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in containers with rice and cornstarch
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling of walk in cooler
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and cup on shelf of dry storage past cooks line
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on left side door of reach in cooler across from stove
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dish machine and ice machine
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of containers where non TCS foods are stored throughout kitchen Gaskets of low boy reach in coolers at cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls at hand washing sinks in kitchen
36-27-5
41
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Sanitizer container was close to empty, operator changed container, ran dish machine a few times and primed. Retested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 packets of raw salmon thawed in walk-in cooler not removed from packaging. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at faucet with no hose attached.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by dry storage blocked by rice cooker. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator arrived during inspection. Per operator, they are in the process of certifying other employees with Manager certification. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles above dish machine and above walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
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. Observed 3 packets of raw salmon thawed in walk-in cooler not removed from packaging. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at reach in cooler of Maketable on cooks line, and lower part of gasket along walk-in freezer door.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fish on floor at corners of walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
38-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along door frame of walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
39
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee belongings and drinks in dry storage shelves not segregated. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around door of freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage by triple sink and dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
82
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee belongings and drinks in dry storage shelves not segregated. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around door of freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage by triple sink and dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
74
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg shells over ready to eat items in glass door cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container full of water in handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk-in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee belongings and drinks in dry storage shelves not segregated.
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around door of freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage by triple sink and dish machine.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers with salt and sugar not covered, at dry good shelves.
08B-12-5
52
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs stored on top of the make table and the bottom have onion and cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Mother sauce marked as 04-12-24 . Operator stated that it was at the freezer and they didn't change the label .
02C-01-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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. No signature.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a stainless bowl at the employee hand sink next to the make table .
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the suger . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At the Make table .
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under the 3 compartment sink .
29-18-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout establishment . **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn at the walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler .
14-36-5
Basic - Light not functioning. One burn at the hoods. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at the employee hand sink next to the make table. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados at the make table still have label .
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler .
22-16-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair . Exit door.
35B-09-4
30
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washed hands with cold water. Discussed proper hand washing procedure with manager on duty and employee **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari, shrimp and fish over ready to eat corn, sauces and salad in reach in cooler. Employee switched items, raw to be in the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container with water and bowl for scooping rice inside the hand wash sink. Operator removed the container **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees and and no certified manager
53A-05-6
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. Angelina and Yessika
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in cooler, prep area and 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed chicha morada drink on the floor in walk in cooler, operator moved to be on top of crates **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
33-15-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bowl for rice in water temperature of 80F
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed 6 lights out by dishwasher machine area and 1 out on hood
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline hand wash sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -observed accumulation of grease on hood and filters over the range **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed it inside the sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside the flour bin. Operator removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the back door and front hand wash sink. Operator secured them during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
30
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 25 minor violations.
View 34 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. soup aguadito (120F - Cold Holding), operator stated the soup doesn't last more than 4hrs. Advised operator to use a double boiler to keep soup at least 135F temperature **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sweet plantains (70F - Cold Holding) from 30 minutes before, advised operator to move inside cooler. sweet potatoes cooked overnight (47F - Cold Holding); butter overnight (48F - Cold Holding); sweet dough overnight (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken overnight(46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken overnight (47F - Cold Holding); noodles from overnight (47F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce overnight (47F - Cold Holding); flan from overnight (47F - Cold Holding); cooked corn overnight (47F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes overnight (47F - Cold Holding); stuffed beef potatoes overnight (47F - Cold Holding); feta cheese overnight opened container (47F - Cold Holding) Walking cooler ambient temperature at 47F, thermometer reading temperature at 55F. Operator will be contacting a mechanic and will be opening the freezer door to bring the temperature down to 41F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Front Handwash sink
12A-08-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Potatoes stuffed with beef with old label from 8/20/22, per operator it was made the day before. Label was not taken off.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sweet potatoes cooked overnight (47F - Cold Holding); butter overnight (48F - Cold Holding); sweet dough overnight (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken overnight(46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken overnight (47F - Cold Holding); noodles from overnight (47F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce overnight (47F - Cold Holding); flan from overnight (47F - Cold Holding); cooked corn overnight (47F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes overnight (47F - Cold Holding); stuffed beef potatoes overnight (47F - Cold Holding); feta cheese overnight opened container (47F - Cold Holding) Walking cooler ambient temperature at 47F, thermometer reading temperature at 55F. Operator will be contacting a mechanic and will be opening the freezer door to bring the temperature down to 41F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards soiled -Heavily mold like substance inside ice machine -mold like substance around nozzles in soda beverage dispenser
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishwasher area hand wash is blocked with CO 2 and soda syrups
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
05-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle with out label
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. Plastic wrap in storage area
25-25-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Top of dishwasher machine area
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through the kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal cell phones, bags, thermos, mugs **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish wash area **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient temperature 47F **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door screen openings top and bottom
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in front of walk in cooler
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Front dishwasher area, soda syrups Walking freezer cases of fish
08B-47-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid for container inside walk-in cooler
14-38-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
33-15-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Mop sink area
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Heavily ice build up
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Through the kitchen bulbs burnt 1 hood light
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood light 1 missing the cover
38-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood system heavily soiled -reach in cooler gaskets soiled -dusty fan cover in walking cooler -heavily soiled handwash sink in kitchen area -microwave soiled -racks for dishwasher machine **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On clean dishwashing area
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Potatoes stuffed with beef with old label from 8/20/22, per operator it was made the day before. Label was not taken off.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In the cook line, advised operator to clean all areas
22-16-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing shrimps in standing water in container at table **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line equipment Walk in cooler walls Heavy soiled
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Inka Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Inka Grill on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Inka Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at El Inka Grill.
How does El Inka Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
El Inka Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has El Inka Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Inka Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Inka Grill 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 Inka Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Inka Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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