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ELEMENT ORLANDO UNIVERSAL BLVD

8278 UNIVERSAL BLVD, Orlando FL 32819 · 407.352.2225

Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 3 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats52
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5814960
Grade history
SEP 23
MAR 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on dry storage rack across from ovens
High priority/41-07-4
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cereal, brown sugar not protected in buffet area, operator moved under sneeze guard in buffet
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of rubbing alcohol next to coffee filters, operator moved to chemical rack
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of one employee in kitchen, during time of inspection
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin., operator wiped down interior of ice machine
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag by dry storage area, operator moved off racks
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters next to coffee machine not protected, operator placed in cambro with lid
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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 in reach in cooler in prep area
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at kitchen entry.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dishwashing station.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three temporary employees no proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses, keys, and drink by single serve containers on dry storage shelf.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen employee hair loosely restrained not effective.
Basic/13-02-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Carton of single serve cups on floor by three compartment sink.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.