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GOTCHA SMOKEHOUSE BBQ FL MALL FOOD CT

8001 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL STE 206 · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32809

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3484168
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8829471
DBPR license5813842

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Reminder to renew **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 6

#11Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located on cook line has cooking utensils and a small pan in the other sink. One sink says hand wash and the other doesn't. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink on cook line unable to use due to blockage at floor drain. Sink in the rear of restaurant no water at all. Sink on service line and employees restroom working. . **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.MARIELA A.

#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. 1sinks on cook line. 1 sink at rear of restaurant Sink at front counter sharing soap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Plantains in the walk in freezer Buckets of soy sauce in walk in cooler Soy buckets at back door entrance **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in rice and sugar bin. Manager removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. Hood

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1 sinks on cook line. 1 sink at rear of restaurant Provided sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler

#8Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink floor drain not emptying. Hand sink located on cook line. Mop sink not draining. Standing water. Broken faucet handle at hand sink on cook line Standing water at base of toilet and under sink in employees restroom located off the kitchen near walk in cooler. Warning** **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Soy sauce stored under hand sink. 3 buckets.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:33 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
1 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
4 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 50 · Current license displayed
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.