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CAFFE POSITANO

3030 E SEMORAN BLVD STE 108, Apopka FL 32703 · (407)774-8080

Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats175
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6903524
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw poultry over salmon in walk-in-cooler
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
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. Several employee food safety certificates expired 11/2025
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramaken in cheese in salad cooler
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust on cooks line and prep area
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
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. Flounder in walk-in-cooler in sealed bags, notice on bags states to open bags before thawing
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair door handle on cooks line
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 2 Lids in walk-in-cooler cracked
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler left of hand sink in kitchen has rust on shelves
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on line not inverted
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above vents on cooks line has dust build up
Basic/36-27-5
The state's own report →
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over egg plant in walk-in-cooler
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cooks line filled with ice
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several ready to eat foods from previous day In walk-in-cooler and on cooks line - no date marking observed
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin stored in feta cheese
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing by mop sink
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, on cooks line
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
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. Salmon in sealed packages in walk-in-cooler thawing in sealed packages, label states to open before thawing
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable board on line
Basic/14-09-4
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on handle of upright unit on cooks line
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to upright unit next to hand sink on line
Basic/14-11-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Tiramisu stored in cracked bin - operator discarded Several bins and lids cracked on food items in walk-in-cooler
Basic/14-38-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce on floor on cooks line
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go deserts in front counter have no labeling, operator removed deserts that are not labeled and moved to back of house
Basic/02D-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler end of cooks line has rust on shelves
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw poultry over salmon in walk-in-cooler
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for machine at bar
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous cooked foods from previous day not dated
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue cleaner in spray bottle at bar not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic cup stored in cheese
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing in hallway
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease in kitchen and warewashing
Basic/36-34-5
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on refrigerator handle - end of cooks line
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers in upright cooler end of cooks line are cracked/broken, several food containers in walk-in-cooler cracked/broken
Basic/14-38-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. One oven on cooks line soiled
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Some soups, pizzas and deserts do not have proper labeling, shelving is labeled but not individual products, advised operator that all items need labeling on each product.
Basic/02D-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door unit next to hand sink in line has rusted shelves
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 12 packs of Ossobuco - (veal shank) defrosting at room temperature in food container on rack in dry storage hallway - operator moved to walk-in-cooler
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available for bar dish machine
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in walk-in-cooler and coolers l. Line has foods from previous day not dates
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust on cook line and ware washing area
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair handle to upright cooler end of cooks line
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Storage containers in walk-in-freezer cracked and cooler end of cooks line
Basic/14-38-4/Repeat Violation
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Basic/02D-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler end of cooks line next to left of hand sink has rust on shelves
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods from previous day in coolers not dated
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at bar area
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bucket in ice machine
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Blue tank out back door
Basic/51-11-4
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on cooler door handle cooks line
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on shelves with pans
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Few containers in walk-in-cooler corners are cracked Lid to hot holding g unit for bread in dining room cracked
Basic/14-38-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to u it end of cooks line by hand sink
Basic/14-33-4
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink on cooks line
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous cooked foods in cooler on line not dated from previous day
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles in dining room not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in areas of kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Duct tape used to repair cooler door handle on line
Basic/14-71-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on cases of food by back door
Basic/40-06-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several cracked containers throughout facility
Basic/14-38-4
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go deserts in cooler at front counter does not have labeling on product
Basic/02D-03-4
Standing water in bottom of cooler holding dough at front counter
Basic/29-49-6
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4

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.