CITRON CAFE
4040 CENTRAL FLORIDA PKWY, Orlando FL 32837 · 407-206-2300
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024044189 | May 20, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained throughout kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid covering container of French toast mix in walk in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler by glass cooler in fruit prep room
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on make table at cooks line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at prep area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Mini black reach in fridge at front counter
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with granola
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over cooked pasta in walk in cooler#2
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Water Slow draining in hand wash sink next to cook line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over RTE Broth in walk in cooler#2
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of 2 drawer cooler on cook line is soiled
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler on cook line not in use, not working
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with flour.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed asparagus above buffalo sauce.
May 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Buffet area.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mayonnaise herb mix at the house 50f been at the cooler since yesterday. boiled egg (50F - Cold Holding); corn (50F - Cold Holding); yogurt (48F - Cold Holding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mayonnaise herb mix at the house 50f been at the cooler since yesterday. boiled egg (50F - Cold Holding); corn (50F - Cold Holding); yogurt (48F - Cold Holding
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Through kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing pracilets.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Through kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven # C.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table.
May 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Buffet area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork bacon stored on top of pasta rise eggs at the walk-in cooler by the prep area.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mayonnaise herb mix at the house 50f been at the cooler since yesterday. boiled egg (50F - Cold Holding); corn (50F - Cold Holding); yogurt (48F - Cold Holding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mayonnaise herb mix at the house 50f been at the cooler since yesterday. boiled egg (50F - Cold Holding); corn (50F - Cold Holding); yogurt (48F - Cold Holding
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. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Ceiling tile missing. At the top of back prep kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cooking pots at shelf facing oven #3.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Through kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing pracilets.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Through kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven # C.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of the make table The one have the liquid eggs on top.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -lower portion of reach-in cooler (drawers), operator installed new ambient air temperature thermometer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler door frame has an accumulation of debris
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