Tako Cheena

948 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 19 inspections at Tako Cheena stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

19
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. For 2nd restroom Hand dryer removed and no paper towels
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in 2nd restroom where hand dryer used to be on the wall
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in chest freezer for fries and yuca fries **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. hand wash sink at front counter -hand wash sink across from sauce cooler **Repeat Violation**
33-38-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. For 2nd unisex restroom
32-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust shelves in walk on cooler
14-17-4
64
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -table added patio exit door rendering door unusable **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -long cook line cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
05-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -hand wash sink at front counter -hand wash sink across from sauce cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
33-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -inside small reach in cooler in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
70
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -75 live roaches in corner molding right side of dish storage next to 3 compartment sink -5 live roaches on pipe attached to ceiling above dish storage -50 live roaches in support bricks under 3 compartment sink -3 live roaches under shelf with to go bags in kitchen **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -table added patio exit door rendering door unusable **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -long cook line cooler **Warning**
05-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee phone on cook line cooler **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -hand wash sink at front counter -hand wash sink across from sauce cooler **Warning**
33-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -to go boxes on line **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -inside small reach in cooler in kitchen **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink spray handle **Warning**
29-11-4
52
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 16, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Both Restroom doors have signs stated Restrooms Out of Order. 1st restroom works, 2nd restroom is not working. Spoke with manager and he is willing to reopen the first restroom while facility is open and operating **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
32-24-5
95
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler and reach in cooler no date markings - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: Items labeled but no date markings **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Has wrong test kit for 3 compartment sink has ph test kit needs chlorine - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: Did not get new chemical test kit **Time Extended**
16-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook ,one no hair restraint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: Conk no hat or hair net **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom front door - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: Gap still present **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair Screen on back door torn **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: Back screen still torn **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
70
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Has wrong test kit for 3 compartment sink has ph test kit needs chlorine
16-32-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employee unable to contact manager or show proof of food manager certificate **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Newer employees has not signed employee reporting agreement. Provided employee with form. Employee signed form during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
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. Multiple items in walk in cooler and reach in cooler no date markings
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook ,one no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom front door
35B-01-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair Screen on back door torn **Repeat Violation**
35B-09-4
58
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has added a customer service window and hand sink at customer service window. Operator has not submitted plans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Operator has yet to submit plans to plan review. Will do so aap. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair . Back exit door screen is torn - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
86
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has added a customer service window and hand sink at customer service window. Operator has not submitted plans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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 2024-11-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared outside. Operator is preparing food in an open kitchen while leaving front door open with insufficient barrier for pest/vermin and outside elements. Advised operator to keep door fully closed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
08B-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair . Back exit door screen is torn - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
74
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has added a customer service window and hand sink at customer service window. Operator has not submitted plans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared outside. Operator is preparing food in an open kitchen while leaving front door open with insufficient barrier for pest/vermin and outside elements. Advised operator to keep door fully closed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
08B-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair . Back exit door screen is torn - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On first prep cooler in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
64
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has added a customer service window and hand sink at customer service window. Operator has not submitted plans **Warning**
51-16-7
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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Operator is preparing food in an open kitchen while leaving front door open with insufficient barrier for pest/vermin and outside elements. Advised operator to keep door fully closed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-32-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair . Back exit door screen is torn
35B-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On first prep cooler in kitchen
29-49-6
64
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Olga Mendoza food manager expired - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Food manager certificate for Olga Mendoza still expired. Establishment has 3 other employees working along with manager. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved-renovations have been made or on progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Service window and hand sink installed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Called plan review no plans submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-12-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk-in-cooler not date marked **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at door leading outside in storage area - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at pass through window Operator made sign and put on sink **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drying shelf next to sink rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused/broken pieces of equipment throughout establishment. Warmers and small make table by pass through window. Warmer and fryer in back by mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
61
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table by fryers. Cod fish 50°. Empanadas 52° Per operator items out less than 3 hours. Operator placed items in freezer for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Olga Mendoza food manager expired
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled with food debris. Operator had cook clean slicer **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved-renovations have been made or on progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Service window and hand sink installed. **Warning**
51-12-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk-in-cooler not date marked **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at door leading outside in storage area
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at pass through window Operator made sign and put on sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drying shelf next to sink rusted.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at pass through window not working
29-08-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused/broken pieces of equipment throughout establishment. Warmers and small make table by pass through window. Warmer and fryer in back by mop sink
33-31-5
45
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib next to kitchen no vacuum breaker. Hose bib outside next to air conditioner **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Olga Mendoza restaurant manager food manager through national registry expired June 12 , 2022 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Food manger Eduardo Guzman 2-23-23 National registry food saftety professional. Manager on site still has expired certificate. Time extend to next unannounced. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Service window installed in dining room Hand sink added next to service window Inspector called plan review 8/16 no plans have been submitted per Lola 60 day callback per Angela Carragher **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Spoke with Cindy from plan review. No plans submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in on cook line gasket in disrepair **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under and around 2 doors storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Outer openings not appropriate screening. Cook line and dining room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
35B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused equipment located in dining area pass through window and back fenced area next to mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
50
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib next to kitchen no vacuum breaker. Hose bib outside next to air conditioner **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Olga Mendoza restaurant manager food manager through national registry expired June 12 , 2022 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Service window installed in dining room Hand sink added next to service window Inspector called plan review 8/16 no plans have been submitted per Lola 60 day callback per Angela Carragher **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator with form, current employees working were able to read and sign form **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items from previous day per operator, throughout establishment no date markings **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in on cook line gasket in disrepair **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under and around 2 doors storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Outer openings not appropriate screening. Cook line and dining room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
35B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused equipment located in dining area pass through window and back fenced area next to mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
39
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib next to kitchen no vacuum breaker. Hose bib outside next to air conditioner **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Olga Mendoza restaurant manager food manager through national registry expired June 12 , 2022 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at pass through window* **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Service window installed in dining room Hand sink added next to service window Inspector called plan review 8/16 no plans have been submitted per Lola 60 day callback per Angela Carragher **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Provided operator with form, current employees working were able to read and sign form **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at pass through window **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items from previous day per operator, throughout establishment no date markings **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on cook line counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in on cook line gasket in disrepair **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under and around 2 doors storage area. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at pass through windows **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service item on cook line not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused equipment located in dining area pass through window and back fenced area next to mop sink **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Outer openings not appropriate screening. Cook line and dining room **Warning**
35B-13-4
22
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sink show no plans as located near kitchen entice has been relocated between two make tables located on expo window. Two hand wash sinks have been added to patio area. Service window installed in dinning room area. New hand sink added to service window .Inspector called plan review department and inspector was informed that updated plans has not been summited. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: Administrative Complaint given on 3-27-2023 for the plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Cooked peppers and onions kept on walk in cooler and brought from the other location made more than 2 days ago no date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Admin Complaint**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Make table located across from fryers with ambient temperature of 68F. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: Operator will send cooler to be fixed. Unit will be picked up today for repairs. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Ambient cooling of 49FFish kept on cooler for 4 hrs with temperature of 51F, raw shrimp kept on cooler for 4 hours with temperature of 45F. Stop sale items **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
67
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Food kept for two hours on make table across from fryers . Cooked wings 59F, beef empanada 52F, raw shrimp 52F, raw fish 55F, vegetable empanada 62F, Ask person in charge to place into walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Shredded pork kept for less than 4 hours on hot box located on cook line with temperature of 77F, shredded beef kept on steam well located on cook line . Kept for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 89F. Ask to reheat up to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Tongs stored inside hand wash sink located on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand sink show no plans as located near kitchen entice has been relocated between two make tables located on expo window. Two hand wash sinks have been added to patio area. Service window installed in dinning room area. New hand sink added to service window .Inspector called plan review department and inspector was informed that updated plans has not been summited. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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.Operator have a new cook and a new server that have not sign food employee reporting or have been given food safety training.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.No soap on hand wash sink located on cook line.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Cooked peppers and onions kept on walk in cooler and brought from the other location made more than 2 days ago no date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Make table located across from fryers with ambient temperature of 68F.
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.On cooler that has ambient temperature of 68F.
05-09-4
27
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. - Hand wash sink near kitchen entrance moved between two make tables on cook line. - Two hand wash sinks added to patio area, service window installed in dining area and new hand wash sink added next to service window, Mens restroom converted to storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: 60 days given to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - Accumulation of old equipment at back of facility in locked mop sink enclosure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tako Cheena last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tako Cheena on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tako Cheena?

Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Tako Cheena.

How does Tako Cheena compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Tako Cheena most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Tako Cheena's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tako Cheena have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tako Cheena 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 Tako Cheena inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tako Cheena is inspected around six times per year on average.