CAFE MURANO
309 CRANES ROOST BLVD SUITE 1000, Altamonte Springs FL 32701 · 407-834-5880
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
AUG 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -10 live roaches on back of beer cooler at bar. -2 live roaches in sticky trap under counter at pizza make table.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023068143 | Oct 24, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 20 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken overraw veal and cheese. Raw veal over cheese in wall in cooler. Operator removed -raw shrimp and raw salmon salmon over bread in prep cooler. Operator removed
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Pizza station: Marina, mozzarella pizza station Cook onions, cooked peppers, sausage, Mushroom, cut tomatoes; (52-54F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink by beer cooler. Operator removed
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment is serving poached eggs. Operator corrected menu
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs quat test strips for triple sink
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom
Ceiling tile out of place in liquor room.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean dishes under soap dispenser in kitchen. Operator removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Pasta station
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top shelf of prep cooler. Operator removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Salad prep person.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. under stove on cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By back exit door
Light not functioning. Under front hood system above ovens
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign in mens room is torn and not fully legible
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of salamandar -Top shelf of first prep area under microwave and dishes -Shelf under microwave at end of cook line near pasta station -gasket in pizza prep, and gasket in first prep cooler on cook line -Sides of fryer at front cook area
Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil spray bottle. Operator labeled
Apr 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken overraw veal and cheese. Raw veal over cheese in wall in cooler. Operator removed -raw shrimp and raw salmon salmon over bread in prep cooler. Operator removed
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Pizza station: Marina, mozzarella pizza station Cook onions, cooked peppers, sausage, Mushroom, cut tomatoes; (52-54F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza station: Marina, mozzarella pizza station Cook onions, cooked peppers, sausage, Mushroom, cut tomatoes; (52-54F - Cold Holding) all for an undetermined amount of time per operator. Operator immediately discarded
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink by beer cooler. Operator removed
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment is serving poached eggs. Operator corrected menu
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs quat test strips for triple sink
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom
Ceiling tile out of place in liquor room.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean dishes under soap dispenser in kitchen. Operator removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Pasta station
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top shelf of prep cooler. Operator removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Salad prep person.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. under stove on cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By back exit door
Light not functioning. Under front hood system above ovens
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign in mens room is torn and not fully legible
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of salamandar -Top shelf of first prep area under microwave and dishes -Shelf under microwave at end of cook line near pasta station -gasket in pizza prep, and gasket in first prep cooler on cook line -Sides of fryer at front cook area
Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil spray bottle. Operator labeled
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. -chicken stock prepared 8/18. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 48° less than 4 hours on shelf in beer walk-in cooler. Operator moved product to freezer for temperature recovery.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. -interior of reach in cooler door, insulation not smooth. -some rusted shelves in walk-in cooler.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -ice scoop holder soiled in bottom. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -kitchen lights.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have build up of dust. -grease on sides of some cooking equipment, ticket rails, table under flat grill. Employees began cleaning during inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -on cook line, employee moved sanitizer bucket to lower shelf.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee chopping lettuce with bare hands. Educated.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -cooked eggplant on paper towels in walk-in cooler. Operator moved product to parchment paper.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pastas (48-50F - Cold Holding); calamari (45F - Cold Holding); meatballs (46F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours in pasta cooler. Operator added ice under products, will monitor and call for repair.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -bar hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue liquid in spray bottle at wait station
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored in a prohibited area. -oil, panko stored in furnace room.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -on cook line.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -some in walk-in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind dessert cooler soiled with dust. -wall under dish machine soiled.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food placed on/in soiled container/equipment. -ready to eat baguette placed on cardboard box. Employee removed product and placed on a clean food contact surface.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -salmon (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (47F - Cold Holding) in sautéed cooler less than 4 hours. Right side door opens when left door closed, gasket no sealing properly. Product moved to walk in cooler for temperature recovery.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -bar floor under equipment soiled. -floor under/ behind cooking equipment.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -no light shields on cook line and above ice machine. Operator will replace covers or replace bulbs with shatterproof bulbs.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -in sauté cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets soiled, torn on sautéed cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -unwrapped pizza boxes on floor at pizza station.
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 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 fish in plastic wrap above bread. Operator rearranged freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents, ceiling above salad station dusty.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors soiled under ice machines, cooking equipment.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -between cooler and steam table in cook line. Removed.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -light shields missing above dish area, back hallway.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease, food debris build up on sides of fryer, oven, hoods above fryer, between some cook line apequipment.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of ice machines slightly soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. -above walk-in freezer door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles dusty at grill end of cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cooking equipment. Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -missing grout causing standing water in dish room. Operator is quotes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -burner stove, oven soiled.
Oct 25, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. -shelves in walk-in cooler rusted.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease and food build up on floors under all cooking equipment, behind bar coolers.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -missing tiles in dish area, missing grout between floor tiles causing large amount of standing water, and not cleanable.
Food stored in a prohibited area. -oil, semolina, bottled water stored in furnace room.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -multiple lights in kitchen not shielded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves have build up of mold-like substance. -hood filters above fryers soiled. -sides of Vulcan oven next to fryer, all cook line equipment soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled at dish drop off area.
Oct 24, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -carton of raw shell eggs over limes in walk-in cooler. -raw chicken above bread in walk-in freezer.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -10 live roaches on back of beer cooler at bar. -2 live roaches in sticky trap under counter at pizza make table.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -operator printed forms, had all staff on duty read and sign.
Dead roaches on premises. -4 dead roaches on floor on expo line. Operator swept. -approximately 10 dead roaches in sticky trap behind beer cooler. -approximately 10 dead roaches in sticky traps under bar counter along wall
Equipment in poor repair. -shelves in walk-in cooler rusted.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease and food build up on floors under all cooking equipment, behind bar coolers.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -missing tiles in dish area, missing grout between floor tiles causing large amount of standing water, and not cleanable.
Food stored in a prohibited area. -oil, semolina, bottled water stored in furnace room.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle in bread crumb container in contact with food.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -multiple lights in kitchen not shielded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves have build up of mold-like substance. -hood filters above fryers soiled. -sides of Vulcan oven next to fryer, all cook line equipment soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled at dish drop off area.
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.