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9801 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, Orlando FL 32819
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
JAN 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect at the bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect at the bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./hummus cold holding at 45F/less than 4 hours/cook line cold drawer/moved to reach in freezer/rechecked 39F/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser soiled/bar. Mixer head soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair./above dish machine.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/for dessert.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./86F on grill.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles/wait station. Soda nozzles/bar.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap./bar hand sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner./small plates on rack not inverted/next to the bar/
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses./bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./bar wine cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues./bar wine cooler interior soiled.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale./sliced tomatoes holding in cold drawer dated 9 days ago.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse./clarified butter cold holding at 49F overnight in cold drawer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./clarified butter cold holding at 49F overnight in cold drawer.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory./tuna poke serviced raw./Reprinted menu immediately/
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./dish room.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor./bar/
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored./a can of WD-40 on dry storage shelf with food/storage room/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bar handwash sink./
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed./displayed license expired 4/1/2025/
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Hole in or other damage to wall./dry storage room one ceiling tile disrepair.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice./bar ice bin/
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./coffee cup lids, bar counter/
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry./inside mop bucket/
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin./kitchen wait station.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine./bar dish machine.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation./female cook with hair hanging.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation./chef/
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice./bar/
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./71F, scoop with standing water, cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./to go box at the bar/
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor./bar, removed immediately/
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic with oil 53F, cut cabbage 46F, shredded lettuce 44F/all cold holding less than 4 hours per chef/moved to reach in freezer/rechecked fresh garlic with oil 37F, cut cabbage 36F and shredded lettuce 38F.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants./establishment is doing reduced oxygen packaging for cooked time temperature food items like lamb, beef, pork and short ribs. All packages removed from ROP packaging immediately. Information provided for HACCP plan.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./female cook/
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./88F on stove/
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./cooked chicken katsu hot holding at 117F, less than 4 hours/reheated to 165F before serving.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./plastic bowl with no handle used in pickle jar, walk in cooler/
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./bar/
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./cook line reach in freezer left door soiled/
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