BEEF N BUNS
12200 MENTA ST 111, Orlando FL 32837 · 407.601.0314
Last inspected Dec 4, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4/1/2024
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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/. Business has taken over space next door. Plans to join both spaces to create one restaurant.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Ground beef in its package thawing in water in mop sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over sauces in reach-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at kitchen entrance blocked by a fan. Handwashing sink near ware washing blocked by turbo cooker.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at kitchen entrance.
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/. Business has taken over space next door. Plans to join both spaces to create one restaurant.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two bottles containing yellow substance identified by operator as multi purpose sanitizer not labeled at front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls used as scoop in sugar bulk containers.
Food stored on floor. Multiple cans and plastic bottled drinks stored on floor in hallway near restroom.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of spoons and forks on the floor at front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Several packages of ground beef thawing in standing water in mop sink. Vegetables thawing in standing water at warewashing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers containing seasoned flour, sugar and Cajun seasoning not labeled.
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over sauces in standup reach in cooler. Operator rearranged.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to reach-in freezer by entrance of kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid at front counter. Operator labeled.
Food stored on floor. Cases of water bottles stored on floor at hallway leading to bathrooms. Operator moved to shelves.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of utensil touching sugar. Operator placed upright.
Light not functioning. One light under hood system.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At standup cooler and at maketable reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water. Operator placed under running water.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cabbage stored over salsas in standup reach-in cooler, operator rearranged.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of brown seasoning, sugar, and flour not labeled.
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over iceberg lettuce at reach in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Grilled onions and cut cabbage temping between 60F-70F.Per operator items were in reach in cooler cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled onions and cut cabbage temping between 60F-70F.Per operator items were in reach in cooler cooler overnight
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom door
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table on cooks line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottles stored on dry dish storage rack
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not keeping TCS food 41F and below
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in kitchen Reach in cooler on cooks line has food debris
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from cooking elements on cooks line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and potato starch in clear containers not labeled
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4/1/2024
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over bread in drawer reach in cooler. Operator removed the bread from cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with clear and blue liquid with out labels
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. 1 missing before the bathrooms and 1 from the men's bathroom Observed ceiling tiles missing by the hood system in the kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of mayo on the floor, operator moved them to be underneath a table
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to 3 compartment sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both bathrooms
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Operator removed it. Operator still had it and was able to reinstall the mop sink during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs over cheese and whipped cream in cooler. Operator lowered the eggs to be under the ready to eat items
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked with table and trash can
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs chlorine test kit
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided and posted during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the back door
Ceiling tile missing. Next to hood
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. From reach in coolers
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 49 seats in the establishment, provided change seating form to operator.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging from oven door handle
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in coolers
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both bathrooms missing signs
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing on the prep table
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.