Inspection Report

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CEDARS RESTAURANT

7732 W SANDLAKE RD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32819

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 25, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3401090
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8534432
DBPR license5810252

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 25ppm **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut broccoli had cleaning towel on top in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef mix over whole intact muscle lamb in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook washed mixing bowl and towel in hand sink by the cooks line. Chef educated **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing orange toxic substance not labeled by hand sink at the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above back door next to dish machine

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Door for under-counter reach in cooler across from oven door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in small reach-in freezer on cooks line

#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By coffee station on bar area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on under counter reach in coolers on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed herbs stored with ready-to-eat food rice in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.