VERONICA RESTAURANT
4300 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32839
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-4High Priority – Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice and beans (58 – Cooling) from previous day. Operator discarded **Warning**
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Cooked beef; (68°F – Cold Holding) held at room temperature on prep table raw pork (53°F – Cold Holding) greater than four hours. Operator discarded cut cabbage (74°F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (75°F – Cold Holding at cook line at room temperature. I advised cook to cold hold once cut- tomatoes, all leafy greens **Warning**
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over fresh tomatoes in two door cooler Raw pork over vegetables in white door cooler Provided food storage chart **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live by front counter 1 live under steam wells 1 on case of oil 1 live on floor by white door cooler on cook line 2 inside oven on cook line **Warning**
28-26-4High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. From hand sink and from three compartment sink, and mop sink. Operator would not be able to isolate waste water- upon arrival I observed water throughout kitchen, towards cook line. Person in Charge stated she called plumber and will come 5 pm **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. rice and beans (58 – Cooling) overnight **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-02-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by chair at front counter Sink by dish area blocked by box and computer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clear two door cooler heavy food debris Repeat violation 10/24/17 and 12/17/17 **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-6Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ person in Charge cannot find it. **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. person in Charge cannot find it. **Warning**
Basic 8
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HEAVY GREASE – hoods – 6 burner stove – interior and exterior of fryer – wall behind stove **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease- heavy grease on vent above cook line **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 in light cover at front counter 1 in mop sink 3 dead by clear two door cooler 3 on top of white door fridge/freezer 5 below steam table 4 in hotel pan below steam table 10-15 below stainless steel counter at cook line 10 on floor by white door cooler on cook line 10 in light shield above cook line **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield missing above dish area **Warning**
14-31-4Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread dough in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Heavy old food debris in two door cooler- in bottom of cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:15 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.