How many health inspections has AGUARDIENTE COLOMBIAN STEAKHOUSE had?

AGUARDIENTE COLOMBIAN STEAKHOUSE has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has AGUARDIENTE COLOMBIAN STEAKHOUSE ever been shut down?

No, AGUARDIENTE COLOMBIAN STEAKHOUSE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at AGUARDIENTE COLOMBIAN STEAKHOUSE?

The most frequently cited violations at AGUARDIENTE COLOMBIAN STEAKHOUSE are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper cooking temps.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

AGUARDIENTE COLOMBIAN STEAKHOUSE

11048 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, Orlando, FL 32821

Orange County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ARCOL ENTERPRISES LLC · License: SEA5813830

AGUARDIENTE COLOMBIAN STEAKHOUSE in Orlando, FL has 20 inspections on record with 177 total violations (8.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

177Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 21, 2025

Inspection History (20)

May 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

May 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Aug 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 15, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Oct 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 28 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 2, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Oct 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 25, 2016 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

AGUARDIENTE COLOMBIAN STEAKHOUSE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Orange County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.59.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has AGUARDIENTE COLOMBIAN STEAKHOUSE had?: AGUARDIENTE COLOMBIAN STEAKHOUSE has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has AGUARDIENTE COLOMBIAN STEAKHOUSE ever been shut down?: No, AGUARDIENTE COLOMBIAN STEAKHOUSE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at AGUARDIENTE COLOMBIAN STEAKHOUSE?: The most frequently cited violations at AGUARDIENTE COLOMBIAN STEAKHOUSE are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper cooking temps.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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