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145 WEKIVA SPRINGS RD STE B161, Longwood FL 32779 · 407-766-5678
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach on the floor at the dish washer-killed on site Next day call back will be required per Courtney in the Orlando office
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cookline cutting boards heavily grooved and stained
- Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at cookline. - Ice buildup in reach in freezer.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor at walk in cooler in disrepair.
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Interior of cookline cooler have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at mop sink
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Aug 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - creamy tuscan (datemarked 8/19) (44f-51f - Cooling)
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. - employee beverage
Live, small flying insects found. - 5 flying around floor drains at bar
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKLINE RIGHT; per manager all items held overnight - alfredo (46F - Cold Holding); - pico (48F - Cold Holding); - sausage (50F - Cold Holding); - whipping cream (50F - Cold Holding); - cooked corn (52F - Cold Holding); - butter sauce (59F - Cold Holding); - sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); - coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding); - cooked onion (50F - Cold Holding); - cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cookline cutting boards heavily grooved and stained
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at cookline. - Ice buildup in reach in freezer.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler left
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knives between cookline coolers
Floor at walk in cooler in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below three comp sink - below ice machine - left side of mop sink - walk in cooler
Interior of cookline cooler have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - bar cooler - cookline left - cookline middle
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at mop sink
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Waste line missing at soda gun holster. - 2 soda gun holsters at bar
Jan 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - ranch dressing (46f-48f - Cold Holding). Manager added ice to holding unit - cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); - red sauce (44F - Cold Holding); - toasted tomato sauce (44F - Cold Holding); - cooked pasta (44F - Cold Holding)
No soap provided at handwash sink. - at bar hand wash sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handles
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. - 2 soda gun holsters at bar
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut melon (52F - Cold Holding). Manager put on ice bath
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - all cutting boards stained
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - ahi tuna poke bowl. Employee added asterisk to all menu.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors sticky at bar and customer area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - bottom of reach in freezer soiled
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. - ladder and bike stored next to beverages.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at mop sink
Feb 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - all cutting boards at cookline stained
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - employee restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers dusty
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline coolers
Feb 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - tomato (45 - Cold Holding). Observed at KoolMore unit. Manager added ice bag - beer cheese held overnight in walk in (43f-48f - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - all cutting boards at cookline stained
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - Ahi Tuna Bowl on menu does not indicate raw. - employee added asterisk to all menus
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - employee restroom
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline coolers
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - mahi
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors in customer area are sticky
Hood ventilation system dripping water onto dish station. - Manager has setup triple sink for ware washing and has taped off area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers dusty
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline coolers
Standing water in floor drain. - floor drain at hand wash sink at cookline overflowing. Advised manager to put out of service until repaired.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 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. - zero ppm. Manager changed chemical bucket. Final reading 100ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. EXPO STATION: - bleu cheese (44F - Cold Holding); - tomato (45F - Cold Holding) Manager brought to walk in for better cooling
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cook line cutting board soiled
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knives between cookline equipment. Manager removed
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - mahi
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - dishwasher wearing bracelet
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below hand washed sink at cook line. Employee cleaned
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler left
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - below dish machine
Sep 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. -hand soap dispenser at the untility hand sink is damaged -gaskets ripped on the line make cooler
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer not washer hands as needed
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach on the floor at the dish washer-killed on site Next day call back will be required per Courtney in the Orlando office
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In the service alley the hand sink was blocked off, operator removed tape over the sink. Issues with the draining of the sink need to be resolved
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the machine
Equipment in poor repair. -hand soap dispenser at the untility hand sink is damaged -gaskets ripped on the line make cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -in the dish area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -at the line hand sink
Jul 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sm line make cooler wings 59° cold hold
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) Sm line make cooler wings 59° cold hold
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up in the main bin
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the cooks line make cooler
Food stored on floor. Fried garlic
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Avantco cooler
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. At the back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior door soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water in the 2 door cooler
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.