HOOTERS
8510 PALM PKWY · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32836
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 in the kitchen in corner by wing area Observed 25 flying insects in the server area next to restroom Observed 12 flying insects in the front server area next to bar Total 42 **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Touched raw burgers with gloves and touched clean utensils with same gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator more than 4 hours. burger (48F – Cold Holding) Checked temperatures chicken wings 45F, hamburgers patties 45F stored inside walk in cooler, per General Manager chicken wings were taken out of walk in cooler for a period of time. 24 hour callback inspection for temperatures **Warning**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Bar 500+ chlorine **Warning**
Intermediate 6
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covered **Warning**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Food Management certification expired Sam Sohsawang 1/30/2021. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bowl Soda nozzles and covers both server aisles Soda gun nozzle in the bar. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for the naked chicken wings stored inside reach in cooler. Copy written plan given to General Manager **Warning**
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
32-05-4Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed handicap stall missing door (ADA) **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles has old food debris left on the surface. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All air conditioner vents has dust accumulation on the surface throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen under all equipment All floor drains Floor walk in freezer **Warning**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps and disrepair **Warning**
10-04-5Basic – In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Soiled flour scoop **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior flour can Exterior all equipment in the kitchen Kitchen carts Exterior ice machine Exterior ice machine Handle walk in cooler Under handsink in front of server area Exterior of ice tea machine server area Glass racks in both server areas and bar **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 comp sink faucet leaking **Warning**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Handwashing sink not mounted to wall outside office **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavily soiled throughout establishment **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking mop sink **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:00 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.