DIXIE BELLES CAFE
7125 S ORANGE AVE, Orlando FL 32809 · 407.812.7012
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
OCT 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
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 operator with plan.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021022497 | Apr 7, 2021 | Jun 9, 2021 | $400 |
| 4--2016049801 | Aug 18, 2016 | Nov 9, 2016 | $400 |
| 4--2014050742 | Dec 2, 2014 | Jan 2, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. potatoes, sausage from 3 hours ago at 10am (80F - Cooling). Took to heat to 165F start cooling process over.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef and noodles, mashed potatoes less than 4 hours (109-112F - Hot Holding). Staff turned up the heat on the steam table and took the product to reheat.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup. Staff took to date.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white cutting boards.
Food stored on floor. Potatoes in dry storage. Picked up potato's.
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. Brownies located at the bar.
Light not functioning. Hood
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small prep table located at entrance to cook line. Staff added thermometer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of equipment on the cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler located at entrance to cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To Go boxes located on the cook line. Staff turned them over.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler located on the cook line.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish personnel loaded dirty dishes and proceeded to remove clean dishes to place in storage without hand washing. Manager educated employee and he washed his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter (58F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours out. Located on top of prep cooler. Manager placed on time control.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (111F - Hot Holding. Less than 4 hours holding. Placed on the grill to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and can opener.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under microwave
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler located on bar.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. cracked plastic containers. manager discarded.
Food stored on floor. Case of substitute butter
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Manager says they're scheduled for another pickup. Truck didn't pickup last time.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in sugar and flour bins. Manager removed.
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. Baked cookies and muffins located at front counter Sink. Manager labeled.
Light not functioning. Hood
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Manager placed in the cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cup and other beverages. Not marked or separated from food for sale to the public.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Banana cut in half with the sticker on it.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Aluminum pans on storage racks in back prep area.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Togo tray not inverted with personal items on top of it. Manager removed items and turned it over.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce above cooked potatoes.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager removed.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at the hose bibb. Next to dish
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Sink on cook line, drain line from AC
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spatula in sink located on the cook line. Staff removed.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 120F exterior, interior 0F Ecolab arrived and began repairing the machine 161F
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. 0F, second temp 161F
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone, keys and other items.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Potato biscuits stored under paper towel dispenser. Management removed pan
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in potato and hash. Staff removed scoop.
Light not functioning. Hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of equipment on the cook line.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Under self next-to spices. Management removed bucket.
Walk- in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Apr 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and walls soiled walk in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer soiled
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Foil torn under flat top
Apr 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork chops (48F - Cold Holding); fish (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); milk jug (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator read 39° around 7 am, received delivery, door may have been open for extended period of time, moved items to walk in cooler for immediate temperature recovery, ambient thermometer read 50°
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. Shelled eggs no time mark Operator put time mark
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Operator took can opener to clean
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap, paper towels,and sign at outside hand sink by ice machine
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler for CC expired 3-30-25
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and walls soiled walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on table next to flat top Operator removed drink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer soiled
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Foil torn under flat top
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of sugar and flour not labeled Operator labeled bins
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to ice machine
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next to ice machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Under lid seating.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic 4 in line pan on clean storage rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk sugar and flour containers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink next to ice machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Old food debris and grease wall on cook line.
Jul 2, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/ Operator moved ice machine outside of back door. Machine is covered and protected.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Muffins,brownies and cookies on front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table cooler.
May 28, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/ Operator moved ice machine outside of back door. Machine is covered and protected.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Muffins,brownies and cookies on front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner in ware wash area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table cooler.
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage and chicken 112F less than 4 hours per operator. Operator placed back on stove for temperature recovery.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Marlon Thurman.11-30-18 This is the only certified manager for the Establishment.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/ Operator moved ice machine outside of back door. Machine is covered and protected.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Muffins,brownies and cookies on front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner in ware wash area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink above biscuits on cook line
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 # 10 can of green beans.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee on cook line washed hands less than 10 seconds. Spoke to kitchen manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties 122F, operator place back on grill for temperature recovery.
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 operator with plan.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in sink on cook line.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf with food in dry storage and purse and bags on shelf with single service napkins at front counter.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Pan on chicken on floor under shelf in walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives in between make table.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk flour.
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. Muffins, cookies and brownies on front counter.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in make tables on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers old food and grease build up. Shelves in dry storage dust build up.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lettuce above cooked potatoes in walk in cooler.
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