Gringos Locos
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Gringos Locos has eight inspections in the public record. On Jul 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“No soap provided at handwash sink” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Orlando restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. In prep cooler
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On prep line. Operator immediately refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. One of the bathrooms is closed off to public due to flooding and construction issues. Other bathroom for customers is fully functional
32-05-4
78
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. at hand sink on prep line. Operator immediately re stocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. in both gender neutral bathrooms
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is currently active
50-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler. Operator immediately placed thermometer inside **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents
23-03-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Per operator toilet is leaking. In one of the gender neutral bathrooms. So they are remodeling bathroom. . Other bathroom is available and functional
32-23-4
70
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Feb 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink front kitchen Operator provided soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk-in-cooler ceiling soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and racks above flat top soiled
36-27-5
82
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On fans in walk in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
78
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink on front counter and hand sink in bathroom turned due to leak per operator. Establishment has other hand sinks operating correctly - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Hand sink at front counter has hot water of 102F . **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple containers of pico,cheese, beans, shredded lettuce, sour cream, all temperature range 44F-48F less than four hours per operator. Advised operator to put items on ice. Operator switched out make table coolers. Advised operator to not store any temperature sensitive food in original cooler until repaired **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in hand sink by dry dishes **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink by dry dishes
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 - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink on front counter and hand sink in bathroom turned due to leak per operator. Establishment has other hand sinks operating correctly
27-16-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing bracelet and ring **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
52
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Chemical bottle not labeled at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust on wall and fan covers in walk in cooler
36-27-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall to entrance kitchen
36-24-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gringos Locos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gringos Locos on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gringos Locos?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gringos Locos.
How does Gringos Locos compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Gringos Locos most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orlando average of 79.
Has Gringos Locos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gringos Locos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gringos Locos 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 Locos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gringos Locos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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