Q'kenan
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
43
Score
Going back to 2022, Q'kenan has eight inspections in the public record. Q'kenan was last inspected on Oct 23, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Q'kenan on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. heavy cream (60F - Cold Holding) quart of cream on counter in kitchen. Out less then 2 hours, placed in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over sauces in lowboy cooler under make table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over peppers in walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple spray bottles in sink at bar **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At server area
31B-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bus tub containing food on floor in walkin cooler. Cases of oil at walkin freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour bin **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At dishmachine
36-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen
35B-01-4
43
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Beef over cooked sausage, raw beef over cooked shrimp in cooler drawers on cook-line **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. She'll eggs over vegetables in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: **Time Extended**
08A-04-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked lid on orange juice machine, tape holding it together **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On floor - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
50
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Tested at 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. She'll eggs over vegetables in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Beef over cooked sausage, raw beef over cooked shrimp in cooler drawers on cook-line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On floor
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked lid on orange juice machine, tape holding it together **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
43
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in hand sink next to orange juice machine **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked lid on orange juice machine, tape holding it together **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Togo containers on floor near soda machine **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator moved product **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic mayo at 76F cold holding operator placed mayo in cooler to cool **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Tested at 0ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insect in kitchen not near food. Per next unannounced inspection per supervisor RandyH
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener dirty Soda machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server area Bar area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Handed operator plan **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in feezer
14-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Server area Bar area
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop in product
10-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones above prepared food
40-06-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Q'kenan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Q'kenan on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Q'kenan?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Q'kenan.
How does Q'kenan compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Q'kenan most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Q'kenan's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Q'kenan have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Q'kenan 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 Q'kenan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Q'kenan is inspected around three times per year on average.
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