TERNERITA STEAKHOUSE

Name: TERNERITA STEAKHOUSE
Address: 9924 UNIVERSAL BLVD STE B204, ORLANDO, FL, 32819, US
Rating: 53.6

9924 UNIVERSAL BLVD STE B204, ORLANDO, FL 32819

License #5814199

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53.6 Grade F / 100

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TERNERITA STEAKHOUSE in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 53.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on June 4, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 61 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 58 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on June 4, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
Employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraints, beard guards, or with prohibited jewelry/nail polish.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
No chemical test kit available for the sanitizer in use; dishmachine maintenance issues, label residue on cleaned containers, lime scale buildup.
Non-food-contact surfaces (gaskets, shelves, equipment exteriors, door handles) soiled with grease, debris, dirt, slime, or dust.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
Live insects, roach activity, rodent droppings, or other pest evidence; exterior door gaps that admit pests.
CO2/helium tanks not adequately secured, no Heimlich/choking sign posted, plan review not submitted for renovations, latest inspection report not available.

Specific inspector observations for this inspection are available in the official DBPR report, but the direct DBPR visit link is missing for this record.

Disposition: 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.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./quat strip not available.
[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-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./front counter hand sink.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Carton of oil. Salt containers on floor under oven/front counter.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./one cook.
[23-01-4] Vending machine exterior soiled.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink./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/
[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/
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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/
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./front counter/
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ice machine air filters soiled.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[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.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ice machine air filters soiled/
[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/
[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.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./flour and salt containers under oven.
[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. Seating change form still missing wastewater approval.
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed./bar portable hand sink removed.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./front line hand sink.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./quat strips expired 2023.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[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/
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./front line hand sink.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair./front line hand sink not working.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./salt, sugar and flour containers/
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink./front line hand sink.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./drain basket inside back kitchen hand sink/removed immediately/
[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.
[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.

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