EL TENAMPA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
South Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, Florida, 32855
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10831630
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged and soiled throughout facility. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door, along bottom of door. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Under hood system in prep area to right of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In stand up reach in cooler along wall, does not have digital thermometer on outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 5/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10826515
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged and soiled throughout facility. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door, along bottom of door. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Under hood system in prep area to right of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In stand up reach in cooler along wall, does not have digital thermometer on outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
- 22-49-4: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. Tested at 0ppm chlorine. Per operator, they are getting dishmachine replaced. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Operator currently not using dishmachine while they wait on parts. Observed sign on dishmachine labeled out of service. Triple sink is set up for ware washing. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 4/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10824589
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged and soiled throughout facility.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door, along bottom of door. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Ladle handing on door handle of grill. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed several handles of scoop touching food items throughout kitchen. In ice bin, rice bin, sugar. Operator took scoops out. Corrected On-Site
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Under hood system in prep area to right of kitchen.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In stand up reach in cooler along wall, does not have digital thermometer on outside.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with Orange seasoning not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm chlorine. Per operator, they are getting dishmachine replaced. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso dip temping 125F. Less than 1 hour, Operator placed in hot water bath to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 4/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10810977
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 1/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10754087
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense several items, rice, beans, seasonings.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In front of make table for salsas.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sign was on machine prior to inspection being conducted that machine not in use.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone by prep area shelving where seasonings are kept. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 130 seats, licensed for 72. Provided operator seating change evaluation to be completed and returned to inspector within 30 days of inspection.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door has gap at bottom of door.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At triple sink and in prep area.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed limes over salsas at make table where cut limes and green and red tomatillo salsas are kept. Operator washed limes. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, salt, chicken bouillon in containers not labeled. Repeat Violation
- 45-04-4:Flat top grill not fully under hood suppression system. Advised operator to move equipment to make sure it is fully under hood system.
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee rinsed hands with water only. Operator had employee wash hands with soap. Corrected On-Site
- 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Non-disinfecting bleach in hand. Operator had employee purchase correct bleach. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed salsas made with tomato in reach in cooler next to glass door cooler with drinks, dated 12/24 and 12/27. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee handled garbage and returned to kitchen and washed hands at triple sink. Operator had employee wash hands at handwashing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by table at dish machine.
Inspection Date: 8/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8729594
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice,beans and flour had bowls in the containers Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing at overflow kitchen and by dish wash area Ceiling tile missing at prep area next to overflow kitchen and over hood system
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tings and ladle stored on oven handle door at cooks line Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At women's bathroom. Emailed operator hand washing sign **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on opposite end of cooks line
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pastales in reach in freezer at over flow kitchen
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chicken bullion powder stored in containers at prep area have no label
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Flatuas at reach in cooler on cooks line lined with paper towel Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over milk in mini reach in cooler at cooks line Corrected On-Site
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at wait staff area is broken. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 4/18/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8655440
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen equipment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Top of the make table the one have the pico and the tomato. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher not working. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by the mop sink . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Non at any of the kitchen equipment top or bottom of make table . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The one next to the dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 29-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor . Establishment have a lot of missing tile and they have standing water everywhere in that missing tile . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Employee hand sink front area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Not working. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored on top of raw seafood at the reach-in cooler . Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Non at any hand sink . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The one at the prep area . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5: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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 4/17/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8547074
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the beans . Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen equipment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Throughout kitchen. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Top of the make table the one have the pico and the tomato. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher not working. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the 3 compartment sink . Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the 3 compartment sink . Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by the mop sink . Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Non at any of the kitchen equipment top or bottom of make table . Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The one next to the dishwasher. Warning
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Under the 3 compartment sink . Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor . Establishment have a lot of missing tile and they have standing water everywhere in that missing tile . Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Employee hand sink front area. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
- 22-41-4: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. Not working. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying by the dishwasher area not landing to any food . Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored on top of raw seafood at the reach-in cooler . Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2door reach-in cooler no walk-in cooler ; cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); red beans cooked (50F - Cold Holding). drawer under grill (50F - Cold Holding); beef (50F - Cold Holding)-; raw fish (50F - Cold Holding). Bottom of make table ; pico (50F); queso (48F - Cold Holding); tripa (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wrap (46F - Cold Holding); chicken nuggets (46F - Cold Holding); raw breded shrimp (48F - Cold Holding). Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. drawer under grill raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); beef raw (50F - Cold Holding)-; raw fish (50F - Cold Holding). 2door reach-in cooler no walk-in cooler ; cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); red beans cooked (50F - Cold Holding). Bottom of make table ; pico (50F); queso (48F - Cold Holding); tripa (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wrap (46F - Cold Holding); chicken nuggets (46F - Cold Holding); raw breded shrimp (48F - Cold Holding). Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon stored at the employee hand sink front area . Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Non at any hand sink . Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The one at the prep area . Warning
- 53B-13-5: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. Warning
Inspection Date: 11/7/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348297
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several long boards discolored and grooved.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket ripped.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 3 bin sink area. Repeat Violation
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Several areas in kitchen missing tiles and water puddling. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cheese cake, tres leches etc holding portioned in display case at front counter .
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at dish wash are draining into pail. Handyman working on drain.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly- drain at dishwasher full of old food scraps.
- 22-41-4: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 tested at 20 ppm 3 times. Advised Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw steak over ice cream
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes, cold holding at 50f. Advised rapid chill to 41 or colder. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizing clothes in sink.