TERNERITA STEAKHOUSE

Name: TERNERITA STEAKHOUSE
Address: 9924 UNIVERSAL BLVD STE B204, ORLANDO, FL, 32819, US
Rating: 61.3

9924 UNIVERSAL BLVD STE B204, ORLANDO, FL 32819

License #5814199

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61.3 Grade F / 100

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TERNERITA STEAKHOUSE in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 41 total violations — 4 critical, 16 major, 21 minor.

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Warning Issued
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory./Ternerita Carpaccio serving undercooked/no disclosure on menu.
[11-26-1] 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./one new employee/cook/signed agreement immediately/
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./one cook.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./quat strip not available.
[23-01-4] Vending machine exterior soiled.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico cold holding at 45F, corn cold holding at 48F/both cold holding overnight per chef/front counter prep table.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./employees bag hanging on food storage rack/removed immediately/
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./front counter/
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked pork belly/walk in cooler. Undercooked beef carpaccio stored over vegetables/front counter reach in cooler/
[51-15-4] Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider./licensed for 52 seats/observed over 150 seats/
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pico cold holding at 45F, corn cold holding at 48F/both cold holding overnight per chef/front counter prep table.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Carton of oil. Salt containers on floor under oven/front counter.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink./front counter/

Warning Issued
[01D-01-5] Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded./operator called and received parasite destruction paper for swat fish used for ceviche/
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
[21-04-4] Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./all three green cutting boards at front line.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[53B-13-5] 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./missing one cooks certificate.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner./on front line top shelves with no overhead protection/
[51-09-4] Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements./licensed for 52 seats/observed over 150 seats/seating change form still missing wastewater company approval.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./quat strips expired 2023.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair./front line hand sink not working.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory./fish ceviche and ternerita carpaccio/served raw or undercooked.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ice machine air filters soiled/
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./salt, sugar and flour containers/
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./drain basket inside back kitchen hand sink/removed immediately/

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