Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

THE AARDVARK

2610 S FERNCREEK AVE · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32806

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 27, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3407536
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8557533
DBPR license5814530

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate5 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 4

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw fish over cut carrots in fish reach in cooler

#7High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Grit butter 10/14 Waffle batter 11/12 Cooked ricotta 11/18 Cooked pasta 11/10 Chimi 11/16 Pimento cheese mix made on site 11/12 All products made and dates over 7 days **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Grit butter 10/14 Waffle batter 11/12 Cooked ricotta 11/18 Cooked pasta 11/10 Chimi 11/16 Pimento cheese mix made on site 11/12 All products made and dates over 7 days **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fresh cut garlic and oil 57f, left on counter once product is made. Product over 4 hours on counter

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For fresh garlic and oil on counter

#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle at 3 bay sink not labeled

#12Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink in back area by ice machine, hot water faucet unable to turn on **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both cutting boards at cook line

#2Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on fish reach in cooler at cook line

#5Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handled at hand sink by ice machine is stripped and unable to turn on

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:49 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
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.