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42 W CENTRAL BLVD, Orlando FL 32801
Last inspected Aug 16, 2024 · 4 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.
AUG 23
FEB 24
AUG 24
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in paper towel dispenser in warewash area. Next day callback per Cristal Woods 8/8/23
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019027759 | Apr 26, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2019002235 | Oct 8, 2018 | May 22, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flying insects over mop sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over produce in walk in cooler Raw shell Eggs over sauce and cooked chicken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 50F overnight per operator in prep cooler. Operator immediately discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Operator immediately removed to be cleaned
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop spice.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks at outside bar
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by mop sink. Operator immediately cleaned
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At inside bar
Food stored on floor. Boxed oil on floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven Sides of fryers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of small clear door cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in beer coolers at inside bar and at multiple outside bars
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. 2 toilets in men's room out of orderin outside bathroom 1 urinal out of order inside bathroom
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Cushions, ice machine, and unused cooler in outside area
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of tomato strips. 6lbs. Operator immediately discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso 80F. Less than 1 hr per operator. Operator reheated to 165F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. For rice container and pico container
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On both prep tables
Equipment in poor repair. Hand sink at outside satellite bar is hanging from wall.. hand sink is still functioning with running water
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In between prep tables
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on gas lines under hood system
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed to be cleaned
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment and under hood vents.
Water draining onto floor surface. Around mop sink in kitchen At satellite bar outside Standing water at inside bar inside cracked tile floor
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. From mop sink faucet
Aug 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash 79F on crash cart in kitchen 1hr. Per operator. Operator put on ice bath. Walk in cooler: milk, multiple cheese, beef, beef base, sour cream. All temps 47F-63F due to door being open.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On dry containers on storage rack
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In both walk in cooler and walk in freezer
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Queso 7/26 In house chipotle 6/12 Meatballs 6/28 Créme fraiche 7/4 Queso 2/5 Pot stickers 7/25 Queso 7/30
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Blackberry sauce dated 7/23. Incorrect date per operator. Operator put correct date
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in paper towel dispenser in warewash area. Next day callback per Cristal Woods 8/8/23
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash 79F on crash cart in kitchen 1hr. Per operator. Operator put on ice bath. Walk in cooler: milk, multiple cheese, beef, beef base, sour cream. All temps 47F-63F due to door being open.
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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag in a box soda in basin of hand sink in warewash area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink on cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under fryer
Food stored on floor. Box of Lime juice and box Demi glaze on floor in walk in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.in between the two make tables
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents Splash guard of fryer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On dry containers on storage rack
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service cups on floor at bar
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In both make tables on cook line. In both beer coolers at bar
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In both walk in cooler and walk in freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of bread crumbs, and flour
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.