El Rey Bar & Lounge

2300 W Oakridge Rd, Orlando, FL 32809

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at El Rey Bar & Lounge stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at the splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**

29-34-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**

32-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bathroom not finished. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**

36-24-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**

35B-04-4

Feb 20, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under triple sink

29-11-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms

32-04-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Faucet/handle broken at plumbing fixture. Hand sink on front counter.

29-09-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

35B-03-4

May 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Raid on shelf with canned foods **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

41-04-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handles are not missing. Both restrooms hot water faucet will not turn on.

29-09-4

Aug 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rey Bar & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rey Bar & Lounge on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Rey Bar & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Rey Bar & Lounge.

How does El Rey Bar & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

El Rey Bar & Lounge most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has El Rey Bar & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rey Bar & Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Rey Bar & Lounge 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 Rey Bar & Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Rey Bar & Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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