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629 E CENTRAL BLVD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32801

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 26, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3322065
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8341318
DBPR license5813553

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority7 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority12A-05-4

High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee making mashed potatoes tasted product and did not wash hands before returning to prep **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Key lime cream cheese batter dated 8/2. Kale vinegar roasted garlic .dated 9/2 **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato bisque at 130F less than hour. Operator reheated to 208F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 7

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula in hand sink on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Carpaccio Poached egg Cured salmon **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided operator with forms **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple items prepared on site, then frozen, then thawed, not date marked. Advised operator to put correct date **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar, cornstarch, flour, and rice containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of ice bin at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bar counter Under dishwasher in kitchen Under ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple cooler draws on cook line **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In make table reach in cooler by wait station **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bar **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator put in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in walk in cooler over ready to eat containers of fruit and sauces **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.