ARMANDO'S
463 WEST NEW ENGLAND AVE, Winter Park FL 32789 · 407-951-8930
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches at dishwasher 3 live roaches under 3 compartment sink 1 live roach at prep table shelve 2 live roaches at dish dry rack 1 live pizza station Total: 10 live roaches
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025010252 | Feb 12, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 | $100 |
| 4--2019007303 | Dec 10, 2018 | Mar 6, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 500+ppm quaternary for 3 compartment sink. Operator added water. 400ppm quaternary
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line. Operator placed paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line. Operator placed soap
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At cook line and dish area
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers soiled at walk in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at salad station
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing shrimp at room temperature at cook line. Operator placed in cooler
Nov 3, 2025Inspection 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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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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad station reach in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar and cocoa powder. Operator placed label
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not date marked in walk in cooler
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven soiled with debris
Feb 13, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door
Feb 12, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 00ppm Operator will use 3 compartment to wash, rinse and sanitize
Live, small flying insects found 5 small flying insects at bar station
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches at dishwasher 3 live roaches under 3 compartment sink 1 live roach at prep table shelve 2 live roaches at dish dry rack 1 live pizza station Total: 10 live roaches
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at prep station
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches floor prep table 1 dead roach floor cook line 1 dead roach dish area Total dead: 4 dead roaches
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under 3 compartment sink
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Outside storage shed used for more then just paper products and cleaning supplies. 3 tall reach in coolers and 1 chest freezer located outside with no enclosed walls or door. And shelves with cases of vegetables. Per operator he is getting a permit for a new walk in cooler.
Nov 5, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Outside storage shed used for more then just paper products and cleaning supplies. 3 tall reach in coolers and 1 chest freezer located outside with no enclosed walls or door. And shelves with cases of vegetables. Per operator he is getting a permit for a new walk in cooler.
Oct 2, 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 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher
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/. Outside storage shed used for more then just paper products and cleaning supplies. 3 tall reach in coolers and 1 chest freezer located outside with no enclosed walls or door. And shelves with cases of vegetables. Per operator he is getting a permit for a new walk in cooler.
Aug 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sani spray bottle next to olive oil and clean cloths in pizza station
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In cook line
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/. Outside storage shed used for more then just paper products and cleaning supplies. 3 tall reach in coolers and 1 chest freezer located outside with no enclosed walls or door. And shelves with cases of vegetables. Per operator he is getting a permit for a new walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in reach in cooler in pizza station
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit kitchen door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to ice machine
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Next to salad station over clean plates. Operator removed all sticky tapes and rewashed all plates.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Cases of tomatoes, limes and potatoes outside storage
Food stored on floor. Tomato sauce in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Outside chest freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over clean plates in server area. Operated moved all plates and washed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler at cook line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook
Light not functioning. In the hood
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza station interior soiled
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in the cooler
Dec 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner spray cans stored next to clean dishes at frontline
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At both outside water sources
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel or soap at hand wash sink at cooks line No paper towel at hand wash sink at coffee station
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At coffee station and bar
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at salad station make table
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no beard guard
Equipment in poor repair. Black reach in cooler at prep station right side door
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. At dish wash/prep area
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky rape stored over bread station
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sauce stored on floor at walk in cooler located outside
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At middle reach in cooler on cooks line
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper stored next to bread basket on top of oven
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave next to hand wash sink at prep area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cooks line
Stored food not covered. Ravioli in reach in freezer at cooks line no lid
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mashed potatoes-56F Liquid eggs-51F Per operator in reach in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes-56F Liquid eggs-51F Per operator in reach in cooler overnight
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner spray cans stored next to clean dishes at frontline
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At both outside water sources
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel or soap at hand wash sink at cooks line No paper towel at hand wash sink at coffee station
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. Emailed operator food employee reporting agreement
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At coffee station and bar
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at salad station make table
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no beard guard
Equipment in poor repair. Black reach in cooler at prep station right side door
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. At dish wash/prep area
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky rape stored over bread station
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sauce stored on floor at walk in cooler located outside
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At middle reach in cooler on cooks line
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper stored next to bread basket on top of oven
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave next to hand wash sink at prep area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cooks line
Stored food not covered. Ravioli in reach in freezer at cooks line no lid
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.