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THE KITCHEN

5800 UNIVERSAL BLVD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32819

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 12, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3583164
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10795603
DBPR license5809987

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time plan food not discarded Pancake batter 1 gallon Diced ham 2 lbs Liquid eggs 1 quart Whole shell eggs 25 ea Shredded cheese 1/3 pan Sliced cheese 1/3 pan Omelette set up pan **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03F-04-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop,sale Placed in walk in cooler instead of discardiing **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface stained/ soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin on server side station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean strainers not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Dish room **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Eye glass on star service side **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on star service side. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pull out drawers on star service side **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic03G-53-1

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. **Warning**

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#8Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados on front line **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.