BLINDSTER CAFE
400 W ROBINSON ST, Orlando FL 32801 · 407-634-0499
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
FEB 25
AUG 25
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MAR 26
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found 1 flying insect over styrofoam to go containers at front counter
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015038890 | Aug 24, 2015 | Nov 6, 2015 | $400 |
| 4--2015035206 | Aug 7, 2015 | Sep 15, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Corn beef hash. 6lb can Advised to discard
Live, small flying insects found 1 flying insect over styrofoam to go containers at front counter
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Mashed potatoes dated 3/26-4/2. Operator discarded
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
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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. -Boiled Eggs prepared 4/7 per operator.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sani bucket on table right next to open tray of cookies. Operator removed
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried fish (119-126F - Hot Holding) in frontline steamwell less than 4hrs per operator. Operator voluntarily discarded
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara no date. Per operator made 3/25. Operator put date
Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. Dishwasher scrubbed pan with soap then immediately put into sanitizer. Advised to rinse before putting in sanitizer
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Sweater on top of case of dressing and drink on shelf next to soda and dressing -Purses and bags on shelf next to dry food Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids to pans stored under sink are soiled
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tuna salad 11/16. Operator discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handsink back prep
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On front prep cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse next to and over cans in back storage shelf. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Trash debris under prep table across hand sink in back prep area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pack of Butter on floor in walk in freezer. Operator immediately removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In ware washing area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Slight food debris in prep counter cabinets thats next to microwave
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Operator immediately removed
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets at prepcooler at front counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of slide cabnit next to toaster at front counter. Slightly soiled - gaskets at prepcooler at front counter
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fry freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets stained in front prep cooler Gaskets/outer edge of hot box in back kitchen
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over deli turkey and deli pepperoni in reach in. Freezer out of its original packaging
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Drink and phone on prep table while preparing shrimp.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell Eggs over deli meat in reach in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board main prep front counter
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind prep table in back
Food stored on floor. Boxe of Biscuits and fries on walk in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler drawers under flat top grill. Handles, exterior and gaskets slightly debris build up
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over packaged snacks
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. baked potatoes 30min (88F - Hot Holding); operator adjusted temperature of warmer beef. empanadas 5min (88F - Hot Holding). Operator moved empanadas to another warmer.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test strips are expired.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pancake batter date marked 10/17. Operator states it was prepared 10/19
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on prep table while employee slices turkey
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.