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CAPONES UNDERGROUND

5250 INTERNATIONAL DR UNIT E04, Orlando FL 32819 · 4073972378

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats476
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5814736
Grade history
NOV 23
APR 24
OCT 24
AUG 25
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5- rodent droppings on soup base lid in food storage area, 10- rodent droppings at chemical storage area, on top f sanitizer containers lids. Operator cieaned and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2024004299Nov 7, 2023Apr 10, 2024$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ John P. Expired 5/10/26
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of flour
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Underneath cutting board on cooks line
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots over ready to eat shredded cheese in reach in cooler by front of kitchen
Basic/08B-17-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour by prep table on cooks line
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Vegetable slicer in rear kitchen shelves has tape on blades.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink in rear of kitchen
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entry to kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle by rear handsink and dishwashing machine.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dinner forks and knives not properly inverted at buffet table. Dinner plates at expo line not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets store on floor between walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by dry storage area.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use ice paddle stored on soiled surface between uses. On ice machine
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Unwrapped plastic forks not inverted at cutlery station.
Basic/25-06-4
Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer Wontons and cooked beef.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding)/30 minutes; rice (50F - Cold Holding)/30 minutes. Operator placed more ice in container.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at washware area handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Kitchen makeline unit Cooked potatoes prepared 24 hours ago not datemarked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened water bottle placed on food preparation table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler not segregated nor identified..
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Nov 9, 2023 · Time Extended
Nov 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5- rodent droppings on soup base lid in food storage area, 10- rodent droppings at chemical storage area, on top f sanitizer containers lids. Operator cieaned and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler -chicken wings (58F - Cold Holding); whole chicken (57F - Cold Holding)/1 hour. Recently placed in unit,. Cookline table top rice (57F - Cold Holding)/20 minutes; pooled eggs (57F - Cold Holding); operator placed in cold holding -unit. Cookline make table cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); Krab (46F - Cold Holding)/3 hours. Operator relocated to walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at washware handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In MSG bin, spoon handle on food on flour.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.