5 CHICKS/JUAN VELDEZ
8401 INTERNATIONAL DR BAYS 3 & 4, THE WHEELHOUSE FOOD COURT, Orlando FL 32819
Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found./one live roach on kitchen storage rack/bottom rack/killed and sanitized by manager/
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found./observed three flying insects in kitchen near mop sink and CO2 tank area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./red cutting board soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./Juan Veldez front hand sink used to rinse coffee jar without sanitized.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./hand sink/back kitchen Juan Veldez.
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Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label./hand soap no label/hand sink/Juan Veldez.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./on front counter table/5 Chicks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./employee's bag stored on top of single service items.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water./around mop sink area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./kitchen under ice machine and 3 compartment sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice./front counter ice bin/
Light not functioning./two light bulbs out/5 Chicks cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./front counter to go boxes.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment./hand sinks area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed ginger stored over sauces/walk in cooler/
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle./hand sink/front counter/Juan Veldez.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./cooked chicken wings hot holding at 128F, less than 1 hour per cook/reheated to 165F or above before serving.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./quat strips not not available.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses./one new employees with no.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./personal bag on top of single service container/
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./utensil for batter, front counter/
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./hood filters soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./behind cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./seasoning bucket on food storage shelf/
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found./one live roach on kitchen storage rack/bottom rack/killed and sanitized by manager/
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./coffee bar side front hand sink used to rinse smoothie machine/
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses./form printed and signed by employees/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./frint counter/
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./cook.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation./cook/
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./77F, on prep table/
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./white cutting board.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./salt and sugar containers/
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./drinks stored over can goods, storage shelves/
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/front line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./72F, front counter.
Plumbing system in disrepair./kitchen entrance hand sink leaking.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.