TERNERITA STEAKHOUSE

TERNERITA STEAKHOUSE is trending the right way. After earlier inspections that drew violations, its recent DBPR history has been improving — and it currently holds a B at 87/100.

Its latest visit (June 4, 2026) logged 2 intermediate and 7 basic violations. Diners rate it 4.7 across 5,478 reviews. By health score it's safer than 34% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Menus here flag gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo, and other dietary options.

Trend: improving · B (87/100) · safer than 34% of Orange County restaurants we grade

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Restaurant details

Health grade
B (87/100)
Violations
9 total — 2 intermediate, 7 basic
Address
9924 UNIVERSAL BLVD STE B204, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Steak
Categories
Steak house, Hamburger restaurant
Price
$20–70
Rating
4.7 stars (5478 reviews)
Seats
52
Phone
(407) 449-6631
Website
Official website
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Photo: Ternerita Steakhouse

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.7 Community-sourced rating 5,478 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Reviews here split hard: 21 five-star against 2 one-star, with little in between. Where service comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.5, so it reads as a strength.

One subject never comes up here: how clean the place looks. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (21 reviews). Newer reviews score better than older ones (4.6 recent against 4.0 earlier), so direction is worth weighing alongside the average.

The kitchen graded a B (87/100) on 2 intermediate and 7 basic violations at its last inspection, which is roughly where the reviews sit too. DBPR last walked in on June 4, 2026. The trend across inspections is improvement. That puts it ahead of 34% of graded kitchens in Orange County. The citations behind that grade include cross-contamination and clean clothes.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.

Our own analysis of 26 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    UPTADE: Really quite disappointed, the quality of the food is below what I always expect, the air conditioning was not working properly (asked if the technician was already on his way and they told us that it had been like this for days, that can’t happen), I think the clientele is leaving, for a Saturday, there were few people, I think they should improve soon or it will continue in decline. Last review: Paola es la mejor. Paola is the best. Please asking for Milagros… POR FAVOR PREGUNTA POR PAOLA, prueba la mejor margarita frozen que ella hace (Mango o Parchita), ella te va a complacer. “MARGARITA ANDREW” en mi honor 😄😂😄😂😊😊😊

  • June 28, 2026

    La comida estaba increíble y a muy buen precio….Anazing Food at an awesome price…don’t miss out! Jairo Labrador was our waiter.

  • June 27, 2026

    Excelente servicio por parte de la Srta Angelys muy atenta,cordial con mucho profesionalismo al tratar a los clientes y muy buena para orientar a los que por por primera vez asisten al restaurante

  • June 27, 2026

    Valentine was excelente enjoyed the service. Food was delicious.

  • June 27, 2026

    Excelente atención, es muy amable y atenta

  • June 27, 2026

    Excelente atención michellena

  • June 27, 2026

    Excelente atención de Selene

  • June 27, 2026

    Michellena was wonderful!

  • June 27, 2026

    Maravilloso

  • June 25, 2026

    A must-stop whenever I work in Orlando! Michellena took great care of me.. she was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious, and the portions were very generous. I’ll definitely keep coming back. Highly recommend!

  • June 25, 2026

    Excelente servicio y atención. Gracias Michellena por todas las recomendaciones sobre el menú. Toda la comida estuvo rica y a tiempo. Súper recomendado.

  • June 25, 2026

    Excelente atención de parte de Luisa ! 👍🏻👍🏻, la comida en otro nivel entre lo Gourmet y lo callejero de nuestro país !

  • June 25, 2026

    Muchas gracias por tu atencion Luisa.. estuvimos Como en casa... Recomendacion al 1000 %

  • June 25, 2026

    Me encantó la comida y Luisa nos dio una excelente atención, me encantó

  • June 25, 2026

    Excelente servicio de Luisa

  • June 25, 2026

    Parrilla espectacular y Luisa hermosa y encantadora

  • June 24, 2026

    Cada día mejor la comida y la atención de Angely excelente!

  • June 24, 2026

    12:11 el cocinero no habia llegado nos dejaron esperando afuera con el sol y calor que hace , se entiende que puede llegar tarde por xs motivo pero dejar al Cliente afuera sin poder ordenar algun tipo de bebida es patetico .

  • June 24, 2026

    We recommended this location to friends and made reservations for a table of 9. A table inside was set up and marked as reserved but they were agreeable to lettting us dine outside. The food was amazing but the service left a lot to be desired. Salads came out after the main courses, entrees came out randomly and soaced 10-15 minutes apart . One person was told after everyone else's meal was served, they were out of filet. She ended up waiting another 35 minutes for her alternate meal. As the ones who made the suggestion- very disappointing.

  • June 23, 2026

    Jose was our server and he did a great job. Very attentive and had great recommendations.

  • June 21, 2026

    Primera vez en este sitio y el servicio y atención fue miserable. Desde que nos llevaron a la mesa que solo nos dio el menú y se fue. Hasta esperar 1 hora y 15 minutos por 2 cachapas. Los clientes que llegaban después conseguían sus órdenes mucho antes que mi mesa. No entiendo porque hicieron un cliente esperar de esta manera. La cantidad de carne que te daban para la cachapa era mínimo. El servicio fue realmente pobre. Nunca más vuelvo.

  • June 21, 2026

    La atención de Scarlet excelente!🥰

  • June 21, 2026

    This place is amazing! The food is awesome, the vibe is unbelievable

  • June 21, 2026

    Scarlett was amazing!

  • June 20, 2026

    I had an outstanding experience at Ternerita Steakhouse. The food was absolutely delicious, perfectly prepared, and full of authentic flavor. The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and made for a great dining experience. The steaks were cooked to perfection, and every dish that came to our table was excellent. What truly made the visit special was the exceptional service provided by Alejandro. He was professional, attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect from the moment we arrived until we left. Alejandro went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and provided one of the best customer service experiences I've had in a long time.

  • June 20, 2026

    Exelente atención por los chicos exelente comida calidad y cantidad la comida fresca

Overall Score

72 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 17/20
    5 options listed
  • Community rating 19/20
    4.7★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
5 to 11 PM
Tuesday
12 to 11 PM
Wednesday
12 to 11 PM
Thursday
12 to 11 PM
Friday
12 PM to 1 AM
Saturday
12 PM to 1 AM
Sunday
12 to 11 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. June 4, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
  2. April 9, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    3 high-priority · 5 intermediate · 11 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 11 — Employee health knowledge; no ill/symptomatic employee present
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean (×2)
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×3)
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation (×2)
  3. November 5, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 6 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 05 — Food & equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation (×2)
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  4. October 28, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    1 high-priority · 9 intermediate · 12 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods (×2)
    • 05 — Food & equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×5)
    • 42 — Cleaning and maintenance equipment
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation (×2)
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to TERNERITA STEAKHOUSE, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • TASTE OF ASIA 2

    4.4★ nearby

  • DUNKIN DONUTS LAKE CAY

    3.6★ nearby

  • BETH'S BURGER BAR

    4.5★ 0.1 mi away

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: June 4, 2026