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AVALON POCKETS

3564 AVALON PARK E BLVD #2, Orlando FL 32828 · 407.601.6997

Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5811380
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live small flying one by the front area and one by the back of the house. Per supervisor next routine visit.
High priority/35A-02-7
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer 400++ Operator change the water second check 200 ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test kit used for sanitizer bucket no test available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. Mohamed last hired didn't have one. Operator asked him to sign.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys-cellphones stored on shelves next to olive oil.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout corner of the kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. 1 out by the hoods.
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. By the restroom.
Basic/36-64-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Drawer under grill and make table.
Basic/22-16-4
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Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Some pan stored at the employee hand sink by the 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor by the exit door and Labna stored on floor at the reach-in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods -mop sink.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee energy drink stored at the walk-in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler and bottom of make table shelves.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Kabob,falafel,fries not covered at the reach-in freezer. Operator discarded it.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back of the house by the 3 compartment sink area.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Stored at the mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on prep table back of the house.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live small flying one by the front area and one by the back of the house. Per supervisor next routine visit.
High priority/35A-02-7
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored on top of cooked gyro at the walk-in cooler. Operator switch it. Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site./
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored on top of raw beef at the cooler under the grill. Operator switch it.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500 Second check 300 ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Equipment in poor repair. Left Gasket on 3 door freezer
Basic/14-11-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onion stored on top of chickpeas at the walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw kabob stored on top of falafel at the reach-in cooler.
High priority/08A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken stored on top of vegetables at the walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Soda drink storage on floor at front area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket through kitchen equipment especially Bottom of make table and the drawer cooler under the grill.
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make table.
Basic/05-09-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods,mop sink.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment and walk-in cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. At the reach-in freezer.
Basic/08B-54-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green and red portable cutting boards. Operator discarded.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in rear hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rear hand wash sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Gouma
Intermediate/53B-02-5
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. Part of Florida Restaurant and.lodging books also emailed to Operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Grill cleaner liquid.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed one expired 2021, but license is current active.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes over prep table with cutting board, blender and plastic wrap.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket right door 3 door cooler.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
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.
Basic/02D-03-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front unit.
Basic/05-09-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open Red Bull in walk in cooler over ready to eat foods.
Basic/12B-13-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and peppers over various ready to foods like cut washed lettuce.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect at the storage area in the back by the three compartment sink not touching any food. Next announcement visit per supervisor Randy Hicks.
High priority/35A-02-6
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid online.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bread stored under raw kabobs reach-in freezer. Observed raw eggs stored top of cut lettuce at walk-in cooler. Provided for operator picture for how stored product.
High priority/08A-05-6
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee hand sink at the back area next to the three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee hand sink at the back area next to the three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice made yesterday no label
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The hoods.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone and charger at prep table.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed onion and green pepper stored at the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn and build up soiled. Bottom of make table and the drawer cooler under the grill.
Basic/14-36-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case Aquafina water bottles stored at the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site

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.