EMILY'S BAR AND LOUNGE
7800 UNIVERSAL BLVD, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-355-0550
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016020302 | Oct 19, 2015 | May 18, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish machine area
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by entrance of kitchen Walk in freezer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In salad station
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Seared chicken over seared salmon on speed rack in walk in cooler, chef corrected
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia 500+ppm Chef added water and then was 300ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Near the dish machine area, operator moved
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Kitchen waiting on part
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven and tall combi oven soiled
Light not functioning. On cooks line under hood near tall combi oven
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 4 hours butter (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding) Operator placed in walk-in cooler for temperature recovery.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm) Remade and was 300ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Meat slicer soiled in prep area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at coffee station
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Three sinks
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at prep sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bread crumb in dry storage bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in banquet storage area.
Ceiling tile missing over salad station.
Equipment in poor repair. Drawers in low boys on cookline Gaskets torn on lowboys
Light not functioning on exhaust hood at prep station
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by prep sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen chicken thawing in standing water. PIC placed chicken in walk-in cooler to thaw.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 4 containers in dry storage area.
Apr 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Interior of baker pride oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Apr 4, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Main kitchen and food truck not on plan And the tiki bar has been removed
Interior of baker pride oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Feb 6, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Main kitchen and food truck not on plan And the tiki bar has been removed
Interior of baker pride oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Jan 30, 2025Warning 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw seared salmon over dessserts in walk in cooler 2) raw burger over grilled chicken in under counter drawers under grill 3) raw whole shell eggs behind butter on cooks line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish room
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Main kitchen and food truck not on plan And the tiki bar has been removed
No soap provided at handwash sink. 1)Prep station 2) outside dish machine
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water
Hole in or other damage to wall. Plates storage area tiles coming off the wall
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of ice machine
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop next to single door reach in cooler
Interior of baker pride oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to cutting boards on table across from chef office
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw breaded chicken breast over ground beef chub in walk in cooler #1 on speed rack.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Omelette station Diced ham (51F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Less than four hours Added more ice to bin for temperature recovery 20 minutes later Diced ham 43F Diced tomatoes 42F Suggested maybe add to time plan
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can and employee sweater in dish room
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Battery died for their dish puck
Spray bottle clear containing toxic substance not labeled in dish room
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer under the condenser
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle on cooks line
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage links over prepped vegetables on speed rack in walk in cooler #4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Coffee cleaning tablets on top coffee machine in kitchen
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 opened yesterday in walk in cooler #1
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Milk frother container in hand sink in prep kitchen
Spray bottle containing clear toxic substance not labeled on table across from chefs office
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler 1
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer under the condenser
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin in server station
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) gaskets on pizza state in kitchen - Corrected on site 2) panini press outside on cooks line
Water leaking from pipe by dish machine
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.