THE BASEMENT
68 E PINE ST · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32801
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 droppings on ledge behind dish machine. 8 droppings underneath dish machine on floor.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce, Tomato, Pico, shredded cheese, Cabbage, 48-51° Per operator items were in prep table less than 1 hour, and added items to an ice bath for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-27-4Intermediate – Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Lid to container for cut, uncooked tortilla has build up of grease.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator states it's all purpose cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Multiple places through out kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of grease stored on floor next to fryer. **Corrected On-Site**
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment. Major build up of grease on floor underneath fryer and grill. **Repeat Violation**
36-47-5Basic – Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris.
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Stand up coolers in kitchen with torn gaskets.
36-60-5Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Metal screen at window next to grill has hole in it.
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Multiple reach in coolers in kitchen with black build up on gaskets.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:19 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.