CHARCOAL ZYKA
10249 S JOHN YOUNG PKWY #109, Orlando FL 32837 · 689-727-7651
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent operator copy
★ 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--2018008848 | Jan 2, 2018 | Aug 17, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Naan dough stored in tomato box in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store meat in chest freezers.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheesecake and sauces in glass reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 03/28 not marked in reach-in cooler.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two grooved white cutting boards on make-table cooler soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at front counter blocked by books and menu.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All prepared foods to include goat, chicken and beef unmarked in walk-in cooler. Per operator prepared 03/28.
Food stored on floor. Onions and sauces of floor in walk-in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bowl of chicken thawing next to triple sink.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Inoperable tandor oven at back of kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour no label on bottom shelf on prep table.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw frozen chicken stored in thank you bags at chest freezer in back room next to exit door
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on two make tables
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel or soap at hand washing sink by buffet station No soap at hand washing sink at entrance to kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of flour
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over grill
Stored food not covered. Frozen mozzarella sticks and chicken tenders no lid at white reach in freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour no label at bottom shelf of prep table
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reach in chest freezer
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef and ground beef. Walk in cooler
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent operator copy
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator filled pitcher with water from sink
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. Sent operator copy
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked foods in walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment in poor repair. Handels missing on glass 3 door reach in cooler
Food stored on floor. Onions and beef walk in cooler
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Stored food not covered. Ready to eat onions walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Dec 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Used for raw beef in chest freezer at storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both Make table cutting boards. Knife holder on wall by dish area soiled with old food debris. Table can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in handwashing at front counter.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one employee with employee training. Two employees without.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date-marks on anything in walk-in cooler.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine heavily soiled.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Heavy lime build up inside dish machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils; spoons, spatulas not inverted.
Equipment in poor repair. Wire used for handles of glass cooler.
Food stored on floor. Onions on floor of walk-in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At prep table. Operator removed.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Inside walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwashing sink inside kitchen by door entrance. Outside of microwave soiled. Flour container heavily soiled on outside.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout facility.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour in prep area.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken stored on a welcome bag.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored on top of unwashed onion at the walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored on top of yogurt and mash potatoes at the reach-in cooler.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator displayed at the wall.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cooked and potatoes cooked 2 days ago no day mark.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Ceiling tile missing. Top of walk-in cooler.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoon and some big utensils used as scoop not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The 2 make table cutting board.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator trash it.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment.
Light not functioning. One at the hoods.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout establishment.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. At the middle of the establishment by the walk-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout establishment.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Over walk in cooler and by mop sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of water directly on the floor. Operator over them.
Light not functioning. 1 out from hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hand wash sink from kitchen soiled -hood is soiled with grease
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, salt, flour containers without label. Operator labeled them.
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.