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GIORDANOS OF LAKE BUENA VISTA

12151 S APOPKA VINELAND RD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32836

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 3, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3321064
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8340314
DBPR license5808129

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed five flying insects in the bar area also 4 flying insects in the mop room called Renee Pichardo Supervisor on duty given next day callback. **Warning**

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#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked diced chicken 44°f stored inside salad cooler per Manager stored less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill store inside walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board on the storage rack has black marks on the surface used in the prep area.

Basic 5

#1Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles inside walk in freezer.

#2Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl stored inside bulk container of sugar Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missed in the hallway near the office and walk in cooler.

#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken unthawing in the package sink filling up not draining properly full of water. Recommend to open drain use a strainer.

#5Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored inside mop bucket Manager removed.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.