Nile Ethiopian Restaurant

7048 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

African

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw whole shell eggs over bag of onions on speed rack in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink in dish room **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing clear toxic substance not labeled under the dish machine **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Light not functioning over back door of kitchen

36-62-4

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/ soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on sandwich top reach in cooler in kitchen

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler

02C-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler

23-03-4

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4-1-24 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door to walk in cooler

35B-01-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to walk in cooler torn

14-11-5

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Light not functioning. In the kitchen

36-62-4

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing purple toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dining room

36-34-5

Basic - Clean spatulas and ladles not stored inverted or in a protected manner under prep table next to prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Almaz Gonist and Alemesh Gonist expired on 12/1/22 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**

53B-14-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nile Ethiopian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nile Ethiopian Restaurant on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nile Ethiopian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nile Ethiopian Restaurant.

How does Nile Ethiopian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Nile Ethiopian Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Nile Ethiopian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nile Ethiopian Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nile Ethiopian Restaurant 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 Nile Ethiopian Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nile Ethiopian Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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