ORLANDO, FL. Food was not cooked to the required minimum temperature at La Perrada de Chalos Corp on South Orange Blossom Trail when state inspectors visited on September 24, 2026, one of seven high-severity violations documented that day at the Orlando restaurant.
The facility was not emergency-closed.
What Inspectors Found
The temperature violation sits at the top of the list for a reason. Undercooking is one of the most direct routes to foodborne illness, and at a restaurant specializing in Colombian-style hot dogs and grilled meats, the failure to reach required internal temperatures means pathogens like Salmonella survive the cooking process and reach the customer's plate.
Inspectors also found toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled, a violation that carries the risk of acute poisoning if a chemical contaminates food through mislabeling or proximity to prep surfaces. That citation appeared alongside a finding that food contact surfaces were not properly cleaned or sanitized, meaning bacteria from one preparation can transfer directly to the next.
No allergen awareness was demonstrated by staff. Food allergies affect 32 million Americans, and a kitchen where employees cannot identify allergens in dishes has no reliable way to prevent a reaction.
The remaining high-severity violations compounded the picture. Employees were observed using improper handwashing technique, which means pathogens remain on hands even when a wash attempt is made. No written employee health policy was in place, removing the formal barrier that would keep a sick worker away from food preparation. Required procedures for specialized processes were not followed, a citation that applies to techniques like smoking, curing, or reduced-oxygen packaging, each of which requires precise temperature and process controls to prevent bacterial growth.
Three intermediate violations rounded out the inspection: multi-use utensils not properly cleaned, improper use of wiping cloths, and inadequate ventilation and lighting.
What These Violations Mean
The undercooked food violation is not a paperwork problem. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165 degrees Fahrenheit. A customer who ate improperly cooked meat at La Perrada de Chalos on September 24 had no way of knowing the food had not reached a safe temperature, and no way to protect themselves.
The combination of improper handwashing technique and no employee health policy creates a second, parallel exposure route. Norovirus, one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States, spreads through direct hand-to-food contact. A sick employee who does not know they are required to stay home, and who does not wash their hands correctly when they do come in, is a direct transmission vector.
Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces and multi-use utensils operate as a third pathway. Bacterial biofilms develop on inadequately sanitized surfaces within 24 hours. Wiping cloths used incorrectly spread contamination across prep surfaces rather than removing it.
The allergen finding carries its own distinct risk. Thirty thousand emergency room visits in the United States each year are attributed to allergic reactions to food, and 150 to 200 of those cases result in death. A kitchen staff that cannot identify allergens in the dishes they prepare cannot give a customer an accurate answer when one asks.
The Longer Record
The September 2026 inspection was the 26th on record for this location. Across those 26 inspections, state records document 232 total violations.
The pattern in the prior inspection history is consistent. Inspectors found six high-severity violations in October 2025. They found six more in May 2025. Before that, six high-severity violations in August 2023. In February 2023, the count reached nine high-severity violations and five intermediate ones.
The facility has never been emergency-closed.
Two inspections in early 2024 produced zero high-severity violations, suggesting the restaurant is capable of meeting standards when it chooses to. The August 2024 visit found four high-severity violations. By October 2025 the count was back to six. By September 2026 it was seven.
Still Open
The inspection at 11301 South Orange Blossom Trail on September 24, 2026 documented undercooked food, improperly stored toxic chemicals, no allergen awareness, improper handwashing, no employee health policy, unsanitized food contact surfaces, and failures in specialized food processes.
The restaurant remained open after the inspection.
