Ternerita Cafe and Grill
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
22
Score
Inspectors have visited Ternerita Cafe and Grill 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 17 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “establishment did not report seating change” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Ternerita Cafe and Grill's latest score of 22 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - 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/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./front counter hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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./one new employee/cook/signed agreement immediately/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./front counter/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./quat strip not available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./employee's bag hanging on food storage rack/removed immediately/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./one cook. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Carton of oil. Salt containers on floor under oven/front counter. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./front counter/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ice machine air filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-01-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider./licensed for 52 seats/observed over 150 seats/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-15-4
22
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./all three green cutting boards at front line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./quat strips expired 2023. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./front line hand sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./front line hand sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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./missing one cook's certificate. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair./front line hand sink not working. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./flour and salt containers under oven. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
43
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High 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**
01D-01-5
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./missing one cook's certificate.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./all three green cutting boards at front line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed./bar portable hand sink removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./drain basket inside back kitchen hand sink/removed immediately/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./quat strips expired 2023.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./front line hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./front line hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./salt, sugar and flour containers/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - 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**
24-05-4
Basic - 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**
51-09-4
Basic - 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.
51-15-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./front line hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ice machine air filters soiled/ **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair./front line hand sink not working.
29-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./flour and salt containers under oven. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
19
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
30
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 more than 150 seats. Form provided. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris./front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
90
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
19
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 seat, observed about 160 seats total inside and outside the patio. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle./sanitizing compartment leaking. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
90
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse./raw beef 45F overnight in walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly insect at front coffee station. Observed one flying insect near back door.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw steak and raw bacon over cooked beef/cook line cold drawers. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature./raw chicken over raw burger Patties/cook line cold drawers.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./raw beef 45F overnight in walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./kitchen and by 3 compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./hand sink by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./kitchen hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off./kitchen hand sink plumbing disrepair.
29-05-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues./across from kitchen hand sink.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./behind cook line equipments.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance./above kitchen prep table.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation./one kitchen employee with no hair restraint preparing food.
13-03-4
Basic - 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, 160 seats already on other agency's license. Seating change form provided. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./under cooking equipments at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler/cooler near kitchen entrance with desserts.
14-69-4
25
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ternerita Cafe and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ternerita Cafe and Grill on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ternerita Cafe and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “establishment did not report seating change” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Ternerita Cafe and Grill.
How does Ternerita Cafe and Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Ternerita Cafe and Grill most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Ternerita Cafe and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ternerita Cafe and Grill have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ternerita Cafe and Grill 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 Ternerita Cafe and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ternerita Cafe and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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