Fairview Shores, Orange County

GRINGOS FOODS

961 LEE RD, Fairview Shores, FL 32810

FoodCatering
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Mar 16, 2026
City
Fairview Shores
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03G-50-1

Detail 24441443

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.

36-03-4

Detail 24441441

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken to wall by entrance of kitchen

21-44-1

Detail 24441440

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 24441442

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on floor Corrected On-Site

33-31-5

Detail 24441444

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused single fryer in storage room

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

35B-01-4

Detail 24130578

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

16-46-4

Detail 24130577

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

25-05-4

Detail 24130579

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Catering boxes stored on floor Corrected On-Site

33-31-5

Detail 24130581

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 3 door cold holding equipment in kitchen area not in use

02D-01-5

Detail 24130580

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of spice not labeled Corrected On-Site

Jun 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03G-50-1

Detail 23833902

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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: Per General Manager Michael- no paperwork has been started or submitted for Special Process Admin Complaint

36-03-4

Detail 23833903

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in dry storage room - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: Time Extended

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03G-50-1

Detail 23705045

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.

36-03-4

Detail 23705046

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in dry storage room

35B-01-4

Detail 23705044

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

33-31-5

Detail 23705043

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused 3 door stainless steel refrigeration unit at front of kitchen

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-49-4

Detail 23355278

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine over 3X count not get a temp over 130, operator called for service, set up three compartment sink for continued ware washing Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Machine out of order, awaiting parts to set up sanitizer in place of hot water sanitizer, 3 compartment sink set up at 200 ppm Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23355276

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust,in entire kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23355275

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 23355277

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning over cooking equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Time Extended

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

22-49-4

Detail 23340809

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine over 3X count not get a temp over 130°, operator called for service, set up three compartment sink for continued ware washing Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23340813

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in middle prep area Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23340811

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust,in entire kitchen area Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23340814

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

08B-36-4

Detail 23340812

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Employees prepping taco shells over vent in kitchen with heavy condensation on vent. Manager moved prep table away from condensation Warning

36-62-4

Detail 23340808

Basic - Light not functioning over cooking equipment Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23340810

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in middle prep area Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

50-09-4

Detail 22820462

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 22820464

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine awaiting chemicals, 3 comp sink set up for ware washing

16-46-4

Detail 22820463

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-13-5

Detail 22492588

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.

16-21-4

Detail 22492585

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-46-4

Detail 22492586

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 22492587

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle to hand sink on hot well line

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 21786139

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran several times, temp not getting above 126, ran operators pick through and heat strips did not get to proper temp Repeat Violation

11-01-5

Detail 21786140

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21786134

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. Provided operator with print out Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21786131

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish machine Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21786144

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-09-4

Detail 21786137

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

22-20-5

Detail 21786142

Basic - Accumulation of substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21786145

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, by warewashing area

29-18-4

Detail 21786135

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink

36-22-4

Detail 21786138

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by ware washing area Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 21786133

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on hot line

14-38-4

Detail 21786136

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Walk-in-cooler has a few cracked containers with food stored in Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21786132

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21786141

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21786143

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch container not labeled Corrected On-Site

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 21240487

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) #10 can crushed tomatoes on rack (4) 13.5 ounces of coconut milk in dry storage

22-41-4

Detail 21240495

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in use - tested three times, tested 0 ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink We tested machine for chemicals tested 0 ppm, tested for heat, did not get to correct temperature. Repeat Violation

41-18-4

Detail 21240491

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer bucket testing over 500 ppm, operator corrected to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 21240497

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Need to add trainer certificate number on all certificates

41-17-4

Detail 21240486

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with orange cleaner not labeled Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 21240485

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

35B-01-4

Detail 21240488

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-22-4

Detail 21240484

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by dish machine

14-38-4

Detail 21240489

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic container used for food storage cracked

36-24-5

Detail 21240494

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by ice machine Wall in disrepair, covered in plastic by employee beverage machine in dry storage Hole in wall mens restroom

16-46-4

Detail 21240490

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 21240496

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

29-11-4

Detail 21240492

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from faucet to hand sink at entrance to kitchen Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 21240493

Basic - shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to dry storage racks

Feb 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

22-57-6

Detail 20844097

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran dish machine several several times, heat strip failed to turn black, operator set up 3 compartment sink

31A-09-4

Detail 20844094

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back prep area hand sink block tomato dicer Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 20844092

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hank sink by chicken prep area has leak under pipe

36-34-5

Detail 20844096

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

10-01-5

Detail 20844093

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 20844095

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 20844091

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink by raw chicken prep area has a leak under pipe

02D-01-5

Detail 20844098

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn Starch in container not labeled Corrected On-Site

Nov 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 20686396

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

36-34-5

Detail 20686394

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen area

16-46-4

Detail 20686395

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.