Gringos Foods
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
82
Score
Gringos Foods appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning”, which has been cited four times.
Gringos Foods' latest score of 82 sits above the Orlando average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken to wall by side entrance of kitchen - causing hole in wall - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused single fryer in storage room - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
82
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: Per General Manager Michael, no paperwork has been started or submitted for Special Process **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in dry storage room - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No Labels storage bins holding dry goods **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
82
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in dry storage room
36-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused 3 door stainless steel refrigeration unit at front of kitchen
33-31-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No Labels storage bins holding dry goods **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine over 3x could not get a temp over 130, operator called for service, set up three compartment sink for continued ware washing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Machine out of order, awaiting parts to set up sanitizer in place of hot water sanitizer, 3 compartment sink set up at 200 ppm **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in entire kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning over cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
74
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented # can of tomato paste Dented #10 can of ripe olives
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in middle room where some prep is being done No paper towels at hand sink next to dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to portable hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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 - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine awaiting chemicals, 3 comp sink set up for ware washing
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
52
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw poultry over raw beef in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No water hand sink hot line; pipes broken **Warning**
27-16-4
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to dish machine blocked by pans **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink, hot line area out of order, pipe busted off **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
55
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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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. Ran several times, temp not going above 126, ran operators puck through and heat strip, did not get to proper temp **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
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 by dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Walk-in-cooler has a few cracked containers with food stored in **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Numerous Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch in container not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by warewashing area **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Accumulation of substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in ware washing area
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on hot line
36-17-5
37
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) #10 can of crushed tomatoes on rack (4) 13.5 ounces of coconut milk in dry storage
01B-01-4
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. Dish machine in use - tested three times, tested 0 ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink We tested machine for chemicals tested 0 ppm, tested for heat, did not get to correct temperature. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer bucket testing over 500 ppm, operator corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with orange cleaner not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Need to add trainer certificate number on all certificates
53B-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by dish machine
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic container used for food storage cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by ice machine Wall in disrepair, covered in plastic by employee beverage machine in dry storage Hole in wall mens restroom
36-24-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from faucet to hand sink at entrance to kitchen **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to dry storage racks
14-33-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gringos Foods last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gringos Foods on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gringos Foods?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gringos Foods.
How does Gringos Foods compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Gringos Foods most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Gringos Foods' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gringos Foods have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gringos Foods 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 Gringos Foods inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gringos Foods is inspected around three times per year on average.
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