4RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE
11764 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Orlando FL 32817
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ranch dressing 54F kept overnight in reach in cooler on to go area.
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink on prep area removed Hand sink located in cook line by kitchen entrance
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility added a soda machine to drive thru area. Facility removed a hand sink located in cook line by kitchen entrance and a hand sink by oven in prep area.
Jul 14, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, flying insects found 1live flying insects on prep area 1 live flying insect on cook line 1 live flying on drive thru area 1 live flying on front counter in were steam well is located 3 live flying insects behind table on front counter 5 live flying insects on wall in front counter next to middle man. 8 live flying insects on wall with bulletin board by front counter Approximately 15 live flying insects under utility sink in dish area. Total = Approximately 35 live flying insects WarningAdmin Complaint**
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Collard greens kept on drive thru area with temperature of 120F. Kept for two hours. Inspector ask manager to reheat up to 165F. Fries kept on steam well with temperature of 123F, discarded.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by pot, removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink on prep area removed Hand sink located in cook line by kitchen entrance
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility added a soda machine to drive thru area. Facility removed a hand sink located in cook line by kitchen entrance and a hand sink by oven in prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Debris on oven in cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in ric across from ovens in cook line.
Jul 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, flying insects found 1live flying insects on prep area 1 live flying insect on cook line 1 live flying on drive thru area 1 live flying on front counter in were steam well is located 3 live flying insects behind table on front counter 5 live flying insects on wall in front counter next to middle man. 8 live flying insects on wall with bulletin board by front counter Approximately 15 live flying insects under utility sink in dish area. Total = Approximately 35 live flying insects WarningAdmin Complaint**
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. Chicken thigh and leg place on time at 12:00 with no time. Operator printed label. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Collard greens kept on drive thru area with temperature of 120F. Kept for two hours. Inspector ask manager to reheat up to 165F. Fries kept on steam well with temperature of 123F, discarded.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by pot, removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink on prep area removed Hand sink located in cook line by kitchen entrance
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility added a soda machine to drive thru area. Facility removed a hand sink located in cook line by kitchen entrance and a hand sink by oven in prep area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Debris on oven in cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in ric across from ovens in cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Debris on wall behind rack
Apr 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on sand fry area has debris
Feb 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Temperature not monitored, not recorded and/or the records not maintained for 6 months during cooling process of cook-chill/sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food. Manager unable to provide records prior to December No cooling recorded for baked beans and green beans on 2-5-2026
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee food and drink next to cutting board on to go area. Removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee touching brisket with out wearing a hat or hair net. Hat placed on head.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on sand fry area has debris
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugars and flour no label
Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Home made ranch dressing kept cold holding overnight on reach in cooler located on prep area with temperature abuse of if 54F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ranch dressing 54F kept overnight in reach in cooler on to go area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits kept on steam well in to go area for less than 4 hrs with temperature abuse of 113F. Ask operator to reheat 165F Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenWarning**
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer located on dry storage dirty last used last night.
Temperature not monitored, not recorded and/or the records not maintained for 6 months during cooling process of cook-chill/sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food. Baked beans, collard greens, corn, pulled chicken prepared on Saturday and Sunday and no cooling logs available. Sweet potato casserole prepared Wednesday and no cooling logs available. Not following Haccp plan Repeat ViolationRepeat ViolationWarning**
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Around kitchen Mold like substance on vent located on dish area.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach un cooler in to go area in were dressings are kept. 56F
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink stored over to go cups on to gonarea
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working with smoker and wings while wearing a watch
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on reach in cooler located in cook line has debris Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Bottles of sauces located in outside searing area not protected from pest or dust.
May 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working on to go area while wearing a watch.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris on reach in cooler located in middle line.
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Bags of cooked chili kept cooling overnight via barrel method, cooling on walk in cooler with temperature of 47F. Bags of green beans kept cooling overnight on walk in cooler m cooling via barrel method with temperature of 46F.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Bags of reduced oxygen packaging containing green beans and chili. Kept cooling overnight via barrel method with temperatures of 46F and 47F degrees.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bags of reduced oxygen packaging with green beans cooling overnight with temperature of 46F, bags of chili kept cooling overnight with temperature of 47F. Both kept cooling on walking cooler via barrel method.
Temperature not monitored, not recorded and/or the records not maintained for 6 months during cooling process of cook-chill/sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food. Only wing and ribs cooling logs available.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Mold like substance on ceiling tiles located on dish area
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working on to go area while wearing a watch.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee removing and placing food on smoker with. O bared guard.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on vent located on dry storage.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris on reach in cooler located in middle line.
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -Observed ribs wrapped in tin foil in walk in cooler 86F at 2:10pm. Per operator ribs were put in cooler at 11:30am. Advised operator to uncover and put ribs on sufficient ice bath and in freezer for immediate temperature recovery. Opererator uncovered and put in walk in cooler. Temped again at 3:30 ribs 61F. -Observed corn and beans cooling in insufficient ice bath. Corn had time stamp of 11:30am temperature was 72F and beans 11:54am temp 75F. Advised to put on sufficient ice bath for immediate temperature recovery re checked at 3:30. Temperature range for both products was 43-45F..
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Jalapeño peppers can 6lb
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (122F - Hot Holding); Mac n chees 111F - Hot Holding) in steam well at drive thru prep area. Less than 4hrs.mAdvised operator to immediately reheat to 165F for temperature recovery. Went to recheck temps, items already sold.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink on prep table cornbread
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in beans. Operator immediately removed
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over hotdogs in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at outside self serve soda machine. Operator immediately cleaned
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on prep table at drive through while preparing sauces
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees Phone on prep table at drive through while preparing sauce
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep persons wearing watches.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of rice on floor in back storage area
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork made two days ago and kept on walk in cooler with no date marked.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Wet nesting on plastic containers kept on rack by Dish areaarea.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Hood filters on drive thru area have grease build up.
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