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AVANTI POOL BAR AND GRILLE

8738 INTERNATIONAL DR, Orlando FL 32819 · 321-329-4021

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5812995
Grade history
NOV 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Yogurt parfait 49F overnight dining room grab and go cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw burger patties cold holding overnight at 47F. Pre cooked burger patties cold holding overnight at 46F.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw burger patties cold holding overnight at 47F. Pre cooked burger patties cold holding overnight at 46F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored./several chemical spray bottles stored on pizza boxes rack/facing pizza boxes/removed/
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening./heavy cream/coffee station.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./outside bar soda nozzles.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./quat strips not available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service./serving fried egg (anyway) on breakfast menu/provided copy of consumer advisory/posted immediately/
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./employee's bags stored on top of the pizza boxes/removed immediately/
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/next to grill/front cook line.
Basic/14-69-4
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./yogurt parfait, home made cheesecake and turkey sandwiches/customer self service reach in cooler.
Basic/02D-03-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in back kitchen hand wash sink.
Basic/29-20-5
The state's own report →
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse./raw ground beef (burger patties) cold holding at 45F overnight in cold drawers/front line.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./raw ground beef (burger patties) cold holding at 45F overnight in cold drawers/front line.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./two soda nozzles at the outside bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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./yogurt partial packaged on site missing date of product was packaged/customer self service reach in cooler/
Basic/02D-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning./two light bulbs out/cook line.
Basic/36-62-4
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Yogurt parfait 49F overnight dining room grab and go cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw burger patties 46F, sausage patties 48F/both less than 4 hours/raw burger in ice bath, rechecked 40F, sausage patties moved to walk in freezer, rechecked 38F. Yogurt parfait 49F overnight dining room grab and go cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./chemical spray bottle/on outside bar floor.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/next to mop sink.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./bar hand sink/
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./bar hand sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only./all boiler certificates expired 12/14/2024.
/48-01-5
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled eggs 51F, hot dogs 49F and cheese sauce 49F/all cold holding overnight at front counter small reach in cooler. Raw shell eggs 71F, sitting in room temperature for less than 4 hours/moved to walk in cooler, rechecked 51F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored./chemical spray bottle stored next to single service food grade paper/back kitchen under prep table/
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink./bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
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./fruit cup, parfait packaged onsite for self service missing establishment's name and address.
Basic/02D-03-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./front counter small reach in cooler/
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ice machine filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./flour container on storage shelf/
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 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./cut lettuce, walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin./right side interior.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 4, 2024 · Time Extended
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./cut fruit and yogurt cups, dining area self service cooler.
Basic/02D-03-4/Return visit Jun 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Light not functioning./two light bulbs out/cook line.
Basic/36-62-4/Return visit Jun 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./small two door reach in cooler gasket soiled, front counter across from the oven.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jun 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./outside bar.
Basic/25-06-4/Return visit Jun 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./raw shell eggs 67F, stored on top of the reach in cooler, less than 4 hours/moved back to reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./push cart stored in front of the hand sink/back kitchen/
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification./no certificate available.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/no manager certificate available at the entire establishment.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./both outside bar hand sinks/
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./missing two kitchen employee's certificates.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./cut lettuce, walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin./right side interior.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public./walk in cooler/
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./employee's jacket stored over pizza boxes, storage rack.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./salt bin.
Basic/10-01-5
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./cut fruit and yogurt cups, dining area self service cooler.
Basic/02D-03-4
Light not functioning./two light bulbs out/cook line.
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./small two door reach in cooler gasket soiled, front counter across from the oven.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./outside bar.
Basic/25-06-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink./back kitchen hand sink.
Basic/29-20-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./salt and flour bins, storage room.
Basic/02D-01-5
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw steak stored over croissants, walk in cooler/
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake batter 48F, liquid eggs 49F/less than 4 hours, insufficient ice, adding ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles./all three sanitizing buckets at front line over 500ppm.
High priority/41-15-5
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./form emailed to new manager.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./missing one employee's training, front staff Ms. Victoria.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./cut melon not date marked, walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap./front line hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./green cutting board on cleaned dish rack.
Basic/14-09-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, front line hand sink.
Basic/29-20-5

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.