TERNERITA STEAKHOUSE
9924 UNIVERSAL BLVD STE B204 · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32819
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
01D-01-5High Priority – 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/ **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 9
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./all three green cutting boards at front line.
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed./bar portable hand sink removed. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./drain basket inside back kitchen hand sink/removed immediately/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./quat strips expired 2023.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./front line hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink./front line hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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 cook's certificate.
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./salt, sugar and flour containers/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – 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/ **Corrected On-Site**
51-09-4Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation**
51-15-4Basic – 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.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./front line hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ice machine air filters soiled/ **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair./front line hand sink not working.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./flour and salt containers under oven. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:44 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.