Simon Parrilla Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
14
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Simon Parrilla Bar and Grill stretching back to 2022. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 14 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
6
Major latest
19
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over beans. Management moved all items. Raw chicken over pork **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (55F - Cold Holding), held above the cold line less than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at the splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with trash cans. Located on the cook line. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. sink at bar **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.sink at bar
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk in cooler.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. sauté tomato and onion (42F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar gun
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole around pipe near cook line.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Added can with cover. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine not reading. 3rd attempt 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
16-55-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of rice
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Management removed. Management removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located on the stove 91F. Turned up heat on the stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Dish area **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink located on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout establishment
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen Near restrooms and at bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets and handles.
23-24-4
14
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over beans. Management moved beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pico with tomato (27F - Hot Holding); less than 4 hours. Turned up the heat to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at the splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Ladies restroom. Management filled soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At bar **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under prep table . Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Prep room
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to fryer
36-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Management removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Dish area Hood
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
33
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink Blocked by trash can at cook line
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for Dishwasher
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice at white chest freezer in prep station
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar station
31B-04-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Kitchen back door Screen torn
36-60-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Empanadas in white chest freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing pork belly in standing water. Operator turned water on **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
50
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk rice container.
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door near restrooms.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water in walk in cooler and bagged ice in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright Reach in freezer in back prep room.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on cook line.
31B-04-4
64
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
90
Jun 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Feb 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Cook in kitchen
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over fries in single door near near chest freezer **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At 3 compartment sink , at cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cookline
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over three compartment sink.
36-32-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In lentil bin, in rice bin **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at cookline, behind bar
31B-04-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Simon Parrilla Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Simon Parrilla Bar and Grill on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Simon Parrilla Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Simon Parrilla Bar and Grill.
How does Simon Parrilla Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Simon Parrilla Bar and Grill most recently scored 14 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Simon Parrilla Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Simon Parrilla Bar and Grill have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Simon Parrilla Bar and Grill 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 Simon Parrilla Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Simon Parrilla Bar and Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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