SONESTA ESSENTIAL
8101 AIRCENTER CT · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32809
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
Intermediate 7
53A-04-6Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: Per operator he is in the process of taking exam this week. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping coffee in hand sink. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: **Time Extended**
05-08-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. Employees signed the form. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: **Time Extended**
Basic 2
08B-49-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drink in reach in refrigerator. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Under triple sink – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-14: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 4:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.