ALADDIN CAFE
1015 SR 436 #141, Casselberry FL 32707 · 4073310488
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 16 visits since November 2023
DEC 24
APR 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -3 live flying insects under the dish machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025054322 | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | $800 |
| 4--2024020391 | Mar 28, 2024 | May 9, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test strips
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on glass door cooler in kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all equipment in kitchen area.
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - heavy cut marks on white cutting boards in kitchen area.
Light not functioning. - kitchen area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - both glass door reach in coolers
Sep 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - mixer head - White table with heavy cut marks.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - handles on both glass door reach in coolers
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Light not functioning - kitchen area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - glass door reach in cooler in dining area.
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - tomatoes stored in retail bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. - bait traps next to glass door cooler and in dry storage, mop sink area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - heavy cut marks on white cutting boards in kitchen area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's and women's restroom
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door
Light not functioning. - kitchen area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - both glass door reach in coolers
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jul 18, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate17 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - bug spray stored on 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - mixer head - White table with heavy cut marks.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - handles on both glass door reach in coolers
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Ice buildup in both white chest freezers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven in kitchen area.
Light not functioning - kitchen area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. - light shield in dry storage area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - glass door reach in cooler in dining area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen, mixer -
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all reach in coolers
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - all walls throughout entire kitchen.
Jul 15, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 28 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority4 Intermediate20 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -3 live flying insects under the dish machine
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 20 droppings behind chest freezers located a cross the restrooms. - 1 dropping on dish machine - 5 droppings under 3 compartment sink - 10 droppings behind mixer - 50 behind grill and stove - 2 droppings on stove - 3 droppings on storage. - 91 total droppings.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. - bait traps under 3 compartment sink, under galls door cooler, under grill, stove, dry storage, mop sink area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - bug spray stored on 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - mixer head - White table with heavy cut marks.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - soup, rice stored in glass door cooler.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - cooked rice in reach in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - handles on both glass door reach in coolers
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Ice buildup in both white chest freezers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven in kitchen area.
Light not functioning - kitchen area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. - light shield in dry storage area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - glass door reach in cooler in dining area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen, mixer -
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all reach in coolers
Stored food not covered.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - all walls throughout entire kitchen.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board next to filing cabinet
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door by bathrooms
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -rear door by bathrooms
Feb 3, 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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Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -purple exit door
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. -urinal not flushing in men's restroom
Dec 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -all employees
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. -all employees
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -water heater room
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -purple exit door
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. -urinal not flushing in men's restroom
- From initial inspection : Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -purple exit door locked to prevent door from opening
Dec 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -all employees
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. -all employees
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -water heater room
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -purple exit door
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -drain for DM backup upon disposal of water, spreading water onto kitchen floor
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. -urinal not flushing in men's restroom
- From initial inspection : Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -purple exit door locked to prevent door from opening
Dec 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 small flying insects in water heater room next to kitchen - 1 small flying insects in kitchen
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -all employees
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. -all employees
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -water heater room
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -purple exit door
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -drain for DM backup upon disposal of water, spreading water onto kitchen floor
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. -urinal not flushing in men's restroom
- From initial inspection : Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -purple exit door locked to prevent door from opening
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 small flying insects in water heater room next to kitchen - 1 small flying insects in kitchen
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -all employees
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. -all employees
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -food prepared on site not properly date marked, operator states no food is kept for more than 5 days
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -water heater room
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -purple exit door
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -drain for DM backup upon disposal of water, spreading water onto kitchen floor
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. -urinal not flushing in men's restroom
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -purple exit door locked to prevent door from opening
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. - eggs over can soda at cooler in front. manager moved
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - emailed to operator
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceilings in kitchen
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - white plates on storage racks
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on cooler out front
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - deep grout lines around grease interceptor causing retention of standing water
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - drying shelves over dish machine
Mar 29, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - small cutting board on prep table stained
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - multiple items in reach in coooler
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical tiles in kitchen
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - various togo pans in storage room - plates on storage shelves
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - deep grout lines around grease interceptor causing retention of standing water and harboring flying insect larva
Hole in or other damage to wall. - below dish station - behind dish storage shelf - behind food storage shelf - in water heater room - in dry storage area
Ice buildup in chest freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - below dish station
Mar 28, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - excess of 20 on floor in water heater room - excess of 20 on floor in dry storage room - approximately 10 in clean pans in dry storage room - excess of 10 on floor below dough mixer - excess of 10 below food storage rack in kitchen __ Approximately 70 rodent droppings
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - small cutting board on prep table stained
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - multiple items in reach in coooler
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. - 2 dead rodents on sticky trap below dough mixer
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dish machine
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical tiles in kitchen
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - various togo pans in storage room - plates on storage shelves
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - deep grout lines around grease interceptor causing retention of standing water and harboring flying insect larva
Hole in or other damage to wall. - below dish station - behind dish storage shelf - behind food storage shelf - in water heater room - in dry storage area
Ice buildup in chest freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - below dish station
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on prep table - dough mixer
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. - 2 employee no food handler training. Provided for to operator. Employee filled out and signed.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - dishes on storage rack
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under kitchen equipment
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind dish machine
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.