BEN'S PIZZA
8001 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL STE FC09, Orlando FL 32809
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 in the area of the front counter area. Next unannounced visit. Per Ken.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $3,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019024898 | Apr 3, 2019 | Jun 18, 2019 | $200 |
| 4--2017015112 | Feb 14, 2017 | Aug 3, 2017 | $2,400 |
| 4--2016055377 | Sep 14, 2016 | Jan 5, 2017 | $800 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 in the area of the front counter area. Next unannounced visit. Per Ken.
Ceiling tile missing. Back kitchen area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back kitchen area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between wall and triple sink. Removed knives.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above walk in soiled
Equipment in poor repair. Pizza make lid broken
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go plates next to impinger not inverted Operator inverted plates
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored to dry at mop sink Operator hung mop to dry
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies of certificates
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee drinks in ice bin at soda machine and in well of main ice machine. Operator moved
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddle is on top of soiled pizza oven
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor behind front counter
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No strips for quaternary or chlorine claim they usually use quaternary
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/
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
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.