BEST SEAFOOD PLACE
2122 W COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32804 · 407.425.9292
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016031920 | May 5, 2016 | Aug 23, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on water during inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front service counter. Operator hand employee refill dispenser.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 salmon fillets in reach in cooler.
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Red snapper listed on the menu. Verified invoices and box snapper. Operator changed menu to snapper.
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Facility had hot water shut off. Operator turned on hot water.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator had employee buy bleach during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. 3 salmon fillets in reach in cooler thawed in package. Operator discarded.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Soap, paper towels and sign missing front hand sink Operator put soap, paper towels and sign
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer for ware wash. Operator had employee buy bleach during inspection
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. No back flow preventer at 3 compartment sink where hose connects
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lid broken
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer in front produce cooler. Operator put thermometer in cooler
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Shrimp cooked 130 advised operator shrimp was still undercooked employee placed shrimp in microwave to finish cook.
Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Operator using lemon scented bleach advised operator bleach for contact food surfaces only. Non-scented.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cooking then went to peel cooled eggs without washing hands or changing gloves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle in cooler by front counter and on shelf by bottled water.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap, handwashing sign, and paper towels at hand-wash sink at front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in cooler by front counter and on shelf by bottled water.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at handwashing sink in kitchen.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. No blackflow at 3 compartment sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board by 3 compartment sink.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water dripping on to floor at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Crawfish, shrimp, chicken at 3 compartment sink thawing.
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to front counter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service boxes of cups stored on floor in hallway next to employee area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar next to front counter.
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.