4 ROOTS CAFE
777 E PRINCETON ST, Orlando FL 32803 · 203-217-4229
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4live flying insects above unwrapped apples for self service Next unannounced inspection per Leslie Martin 10/13
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples on counter ready to eat not wrapped or protected Operator removed apple and wrapped apples
Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Facility is receiving cooked pulled pork in ROP bags from 4 Rivers at 2810 W. Kennedy Blvd, Eatonville, Fl 32810. License number 5812943. Product is cooked and cooled completely and then ROP, frozen and sent to the location, Per manager. 4 Rivers approved HACCP - Cook/Cool from DBPR doesn't have the Kennedy address location for ROP and only for pulled chicken on plan. 32 x 5lb bags= 160lbs
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Facility is receiving cooked pulled pork in ROP bags from 4 Rivers at 2810 W. Kennedy Blvd, Eatonville, Fl 32810. License number 5812943. Product is cooked and cooled completely and then ROP, frozen and sent to the location, Per manager. 4 Rivers approved HACCP - Cook/Cool from DBPR doesn't have the Kennedy address location for ROP and only for pulled chicken on plan.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rice dumped in hand sink by ware wash
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink middle of prep area no soap Operator provided soap
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Tme plan does not include front items held on time Operator put items on time plan
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut boards at front counter grooved
Food stored on floor. Bag ice floor of walk in freezer Operator moved ice off floor
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven front counter area soiled
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go foods not labeled with minimum labeling requirements in front grab and go area Operator removed grab and go items and placed in cooler behind counter
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink middle of prep area no sign Operator put sign
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service knives not inverted not protected at front table Operator inverted knives
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop bucket not hung to dry Operator hung mop to dry
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow degreaser spray bottle with no label at cook line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tanks not secured by dry storage
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors around equipment at cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and rice bins with no labels
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time marks missing for grab and go items Operator put time mark on white board
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing Quat and high temp test strips for 3 compartment sink and dishmachine
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/
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. Employees missing food handler cards
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut boards grooved front line and back house
Equipment in poor repair. Hot box gasket broken
Food stored on floor. Case of Dino nuggets and Mac and cheese floor of walk in freezer
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged foods in grab and go cooler missing minimum labeling requirements
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing restrooms
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons and forks at register not inverted with handles first. Operator inverted items
Dec 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cut Tomatoes dated 9/26. Operator immediately discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beans (112-130F - Hot Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Advised operator to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery.. Operator reheated to 174F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line had containers inside
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/
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over wrapped bread. Advised operator that all employee drink and personal items must be segregated from all food and clean equipment
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep persons wearing watches
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in hot box front line
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on pickle container in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents Top of hot box on cook line Ice scoop holder. Operator immediately cleaned (corrected on site)
Oct 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cut Tomatoes dated 9/26. Operator immediately discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beans (112-130F - Hot Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Advised operator to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery.. Operator reheated to 174F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line had containers inside
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over wrapped bread. Advised operator that all employee drink and personal items must be segregated from all food and clean equipment
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep persons wearing watches
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in hot box front line
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on pickle container in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents Top of hot box on cook line Ice scoop holder. Operator immediately cleaned (corrected on site)
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauce made with fresh garlic 55F. Above cooler well 20 minutes per operator. Operator immediately moved into cooler for temperature recovery
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples out at front area for self service not wrapped. Operator immediately removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in holder that had standing water in it. Operator removed
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4live flying insects above unwrapped apples for self service Next unannounced inspection per Leslie Martin 10/13
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples for self service Advised operator to wash and wrap
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In ice scoop holder by ice machine
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between coolers
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat top grill
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat containers of vegetables in walk in cooler
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.