CINDY'S CAFE
2512 N ORANGE AVE, Orlando FL 32804
Last inspected Jul 21, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At cooks line. Operator turned on valve.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken with pumpkin, beef over french fries in reach in freezer by steam table.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Avena 1/16 68°f in reach in cooler overnight by prep table in back area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Avena 1/16 68°f in reach in cooler overnight per operator by prep table in back area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine shoot.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 in dry storage office area by husky cabinet.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In empanada reach in freezer by fryers.
Oct 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority2 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 ground beef over tostones in reach in freezer at back area.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cuban sandwiches 60f at prep reach in cooler. Per operator and cook 20 mins. Operator marked sandwiches.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit needed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cuban sandwiches, empanadas,and potato balls front counter. Provided operator with form to complete.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Empanada reach in freezer at front counter.
Aug 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 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 ground beef over tostones in reach in freezer at back area.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cuban sandwiches 60f at prep reach in cooler. Per operator and cook 20 mins. Operator marked sandwiches.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Provided form to operator. Operator posted.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit needed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cuban sandwiches, empanadas,and potato balls front counter. Provided operator with form to complete.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted sign.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Empanada reach in freezer at front counter.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 24 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority7 Intermediate15 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Chef cracked shells eggs changed gloves without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over sauces.
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.
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. Provided form to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chef rinsed spoon in hand-wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at coffee station
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. Provided form. and customer printed and had all employees sign Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Premade cuban sandwiches made this morning 56F.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Chef turn off valve due to leak Friday. Chef turned on valve for hot water.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling fan over coffee make area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal phone table at cook line
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee has multiple bracelets and watches.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee scooping ice. Operator educated employee to put on a hat.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind steam well in back prep area has a small opening, wall is not smooth and easily cleanable
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at front counter
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. For milk cake and flan individually packaged in coke cola for customers to grab and pay at counter
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Lights in prep area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at coffee station
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old Labels not removed from lids before washing
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Facility had back kitchen door open with a screen door. Screen door has a 2 inch gap at bottom of door.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. White 2 door stand up cooler on prep area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cook line has debris
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Employee hand wash sink in kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in hand sink in prep area.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In stand up fridge in prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor in dry storage area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up fridge next to side door in kitchen.
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