Kenia Plaza
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
23
Score
Inspectors have visited Kenia Plaza nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Kenia Plaza's latest score of 23 falls below the Naranja average of 65. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice and beans (78F - Hot Holding) as per operator less than 2 hours, operator proceeded to reheat rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic oil (67F - Cold Holding) next to rice maker at kitchen area, as per operator less than 3 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast stored above cooked beans in standing unit at kitchen area.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified at kitchen area, employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area, operator restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed cooked pork not date marked inside standing unit at kitchen area. Employee dated food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked as per operator over 24 hours in standing unit across hand wash sink.
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) inside 3 compartment sink. Employee turned on running water for proper procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation area.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified at dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container at front counter, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items stored on shelves at kitchen area, employee removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging food preparation not wearing a hair restraint at kitchen area.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under fryer at kitchen area.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at front counter, employee moved ice scoop to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 89° next to rice maker at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled white chest freezer interior at front counter.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beans container not covered in standing unit at kitchen area.
08B-12-5
23
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork chops (47F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee food was preparing 30 minutes ago.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed across stove at kitchen area, operator moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked black beans on standing reach in cooler at kitchen area, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean pot inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken soup and black beans not date marked on standing reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. Also observed cooked pork on standing reach in cooler at dry storage area.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name at kitchen area.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor across stove at kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator moved ice scoop to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled standing reach in cooler at kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fries bag (frozen) next to fryer at kitchen area, operator moved fries to reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen area.
21-09-4
35
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe rice and beans (48F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at dry storage area, as per employee over 24 hours, employee discarded food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe rice and beans (48F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at dry storage area, as per employee over 24 hours, employee discarded food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observe next to rice cooker at kitchen area, as per employee less than 45 minutes. Employee moved raw shell eggs to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw chicken breast stored above cooked pork inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe cutting board being placed on HWS at kitchen area, employee moved cutting board during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked rice and beans,cooked pork and cooked chicken not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per employee over 24 hours. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe soiled interior on reach in cooler at dry storage area.
22-16-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at the back door by dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
41
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (47F - Cold Holding)on reach in cooler at dry storage area. As per employee less than 3 hours. Employee moved food to reach in freezer to cooldown temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over sliced cheese inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken soup,cooked beans and tamales not date marked inside reach in cooler at dry storage area. As per employee over 24 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling at dry storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door at dry storage area.
35B-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer on unit at dry storage area.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit at dry storage area.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) on 3 compartment sink. Employee moved food to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
47
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
45
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked pork inside of 2 door unit at kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (126F - Hot Holding) at font counter, as per employee less than 3 hours, employee turned up temperature during inspection. Also observed red beans (127F - Hot Holding) at steamer, as per employee less than 3 hours, employee reheated red beans. red bean (169F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored on nonfood-grade bags. At reach in freezer at dry storage area. **Warning**
14-31-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting board on top of hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Kimberly and Rossana have been working more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours in 2 door reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified at the front counter, next to steamer. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork(frozen) inside 3 compartment sink at the kitchen area. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed slow drain at hand wash sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar container at the front counter next to steamer. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles stored on floor at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed personal bag and phone next to food in shelves at kitchen area. Employee moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
17
Jun 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
29
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (125F - Hot Holding) employee increased the temperature in warmer during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked inside reach in cooler. As per employee food was prepared 1 day ago.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting board on top of kitchen hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in women bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table in kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in kitchen hand wash sink slow draining.
29-19-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor in front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed a personal drink not covered in preparation table. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kenia Plaza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kenia Plaza on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kenia Plaza?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Kenia Plaza.
How does Kenia Plaza compare to other restaurants in Naranja?
Kenia Plaza most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Naranja average of 65.
Has Kenia Plaza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kenia Plaza have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kenia Plaza 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 Kenia Plaza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kenia Plaza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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