The Mexican Camel
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
14
Score
Inspectors have visited The Mexican Camel 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting The Mexican Camel on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
6
Critical latest
3
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP items per Angela C In walk in cooler Cooked sliced chicken 1 bag Cooked lamb 3 bags Falafel mix 1 1 bag In walk in freezer Cooked chicken bags 45 bags Cooked lamb bag 45 bags Cooked falafel bags 45 bags **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beyond meat (51F - Cold Holding) Less than four hours placed in walk in cooler for temperature recovery 30 minutes later 42F **Corrected On-Site** **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. Hot box ; rice (105F - Hot Holding) Less than four hours Turned up temp in box **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. aloe vera stored with tortillas in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee worked register and then put gloves on to serve line guests. Addressed with employee **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Hummus dated 3/9 Tahini dated 3/9 Spicy Feta dated 2/26 **Warning**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Vacuum packaging cooked proteins **Warning**
03G-46-2
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Vacuum packing cooked proteins **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Across from flatbtop **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment on cooks **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Under dry item shelf next to hot box **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Door of walk in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Over hood on cooks line **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Bathrooms **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean item shelf by three comp sink **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink on cooks line **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Hand wash sink on cooks line **Warning**
33-06-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Plastic hanlded spatula by three comp sink **Warning**
14-12-4
Basic - Water leaking - from back of reach in cooler on front line Faucet of three comp sink **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container on table across from flat top **Warning**
02D-01-5
14
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over soup in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan on hand sink in dish area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine installed 1/22 **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink in dish room. Turned on and was 91F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Lexon of sauces in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
61
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning utensils in hand wash sink by three comp sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine installed 1/22 **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 1) front counter 77F 2) by three comp sink no water - turned on then 87F **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Falafel pan under flat top grill on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Two in prep area
36-62-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
55
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 200 ppm Remade and was 50 **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs over drinks in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line cilantro lime rice (117F - Hot Holding) Less than four hours per manager Wrapped and placed in oven doe rapid reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine in back Installed 1/23 **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink on cooks line 81F Turned on and then was 104F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer and squeegee in hand sink by three comp sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in Falafel mix in under counter reach in cooler drawers under the flattop grill on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
45
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Vacuum sealing raw meats more than 48 hours **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Verified with OPQ and they received the application on 4/8 **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of panini press **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. RW steaks over cooked rice in walk on cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Next to to go bags on front counter under cash register and is not labeled
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in hand sink in dish room
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Vacuum sealing raw meats more than 48 hours **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. 2/23
29-28-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provide/shut off at employee handwash sink on front counter
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1)Salt container on dry item shelf 2) rice cooker on cooks line
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Back area
14-45-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Above panin press
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of panini press **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic storage containers on shelf
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids for soufflé cups and drinks
25-06-4
19
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink and by cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tortilla press soiled on front counter - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk in cooler Hummus 7/19 Tzatziki 7/15 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Walk in cooler Hummus 7/19 Tzatziki 7/15
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter Less than four hours Placed in walk in cooler for temperature recovery hummus (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw marinated chicken over pickled cucumbers and yogurt in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 squeeze bottles on hand sink behind the cashier **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink and by cook line
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table with meat slicer
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tortilla press soiled on front counter
23-03-4
33
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code. Cooked meats and sauces packaged in house and kept frozen for seven or more days.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink in front area behind counter, has cold water but not hot water.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in yellow rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled card board lining shelf under prep table.
14-45-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of Food on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in at flat top Hood filter.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked white rice, cooked lamb, cooked chicken.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind 3 compartment sink has black build up.
36-27-5
58
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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/ 10/18/17 - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk in freezer. Water cases walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Carrots over sauces - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
82
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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/ 10/18/17 - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk in freezer. Water cases walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Carrots over sauces - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Mexican Camel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Mexican Camel on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Mexican Camel?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at The Mexican Camel.
How does The Mexican Camel compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
The Mexican Camel most recently scored 14 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has The Mexican Camel's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Mexican Camel have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Mexican Camel 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 The Mexican Camel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Mexican Camel is inspected around four times per year on average.
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