Imperio El Rey Bar & Restaurant / Cubanela in Orlando
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827 W Lancaster Rd, Orlando, FL 32809Chepes Monte Bar serves Cuban fare in Orlando with a documented pattern of serious food safety violations across 25 inspections spanning at least a decade. The facility averaged 6.6 violations per inspection, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2, but the composition of violations is significantly more concerning: high-priority violations (imminent health hazards) appeared in at least 8 of the last 5 inspections alone, far exceeding typical facilities. Employee health policy violations—including failure to report illness and improper handwashing procedures—were cited repeatedly in December 2025 and June 2024, suggesting systemic management failures in a critical area of food safety. On the most recent inspection on April 2, 2026, inspectors documented 24 violations including 5 high-priority findings: management awareness, food contact surfaces, approved food source, proper hand/arm washing, and handwashing procedures. A warning was issued. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure, but the escalating violation pattern—including an administrative complaint recommendation on December 10, 2025—indicates sustained non-compliance with Florida food service standards.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Imperio El Rey Bar & Restaurant / Cubanela in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Imperio El Rey Bar & Restaurant / Cubanela in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Imperio El Rey Bar & Restaurant / Cubanela in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 3 inspections32 violations · 16 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections52 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Imperio El Rey Bar & Restaurant / Cubanela in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Imperio El Rey Bar & Restaurant / Cubanela in Orlando last inspected?
- Imperio El Rey Bar & Restaurant / Cubanela in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Imperio El Rey Bar & Restaurant / Cubanela in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Imperio El Rey Bar & Restaurant / Cubanela in Orlando are: Single-use items, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Imperio El Rey Bar & Restaurant / Cubanela in Orlando had?
- Imperio El Rey Bar & Restaurant / Cubanela in Orlando has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Imperio El Rey Bar & Restaurant / Cubanela in Orlando find?
- Imperio El Rey Bar & Restaurant / Cubanela in Orlando was most recently inspected on September 3, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Imperio El Rey Bar & Restaurant / Cubanela in Orlando ever been shut down?
- No, Imperio El Rey Bar & Restaurant / Cubanela in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Imperio El Rey Bar & Restaurant / Cubanela in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Imperio El Rey Bar & Restaurant / Cubanela in Orlando has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Imperio El Rey Bar & Restaurant / Cubanela in Orlando operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Mofongo Express & Latin Cuisine (2015).
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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