FIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL
1562 N MILLS AVE, Orlando FL 32803 · 407.581.9861
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. -waste water backing up through floor drain at server station -operator directed employees not to walk through area -plumbing personnel on site for grease trap clean out
★ 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--2016007668 | Dec 28, 2015 | Mar 7, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter no vacuum breaker
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple reach in cutting boards throughout facility back of the house.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooks line hand sink blocked with trash can. Manager moved trash can.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by 3 compartment sink and dish machine.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater and bag in server station dry hanging from equipment.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line underneath all equipment and ware wash area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on bottom shelf on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of all equipment on cooks line and prep tables stations holding microwave.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler stored outside by dumpster.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Underneath 3 compartment sink and dish machine
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. -waste water backing up through floor drain at server station -operator directed employees not to walk through area -plumbing personnel on site for grease trap clean out
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -cook line cooler
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -operator printed amd displayed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee phone on storage shelf in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -glass cooler at main bar, broken glass
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe above dish machine -rinse sink faucet
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -at main bar
Apr 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter no vacuum breaker
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut board on line grooved
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top oven soiled
Mar 26, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested dish machine tested 148 per high temp thermometer. Test strips did not change colors. Used operators test strips and inspectors test strips
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter no vacuum breaker
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut board on line grooved
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of back door And holes on frame
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top oven soiled
Mar 17, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested dish machine tested 148° per high temp thermometer. Test strips did not change colors. Used operators test strips and inspectors test strips
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter no vacuum breaker
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut board on line grooved
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of back door And holes on frame
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top oven soiled
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled unpasteurized shelled eggs over ready to eat bread pudding Operator moved eggs
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw salmon reach in end cook line Operator moved beef
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter no vacuum breaker
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line cut boards grooved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table Operator removed phone
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle Operator moved tongs
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior back oven soiled
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign server station
Aug 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cut boards grooved
Aug 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station large make front line; diced tomatoes per operator less than 1 hour iced item (50F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs halves per operator less than 1 hour iced item(50F - Cold Holding); ); slaw per operator ambient cooling from prep less than 1 hour (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce per operator less than 1 hour iced item (58-60F - Cold Holding); Philly egg roll per operator less than 1 hour iced item (56F - Cold Holding) Cook line back make chicken per operator less than 1 hour iced item (47F - Cold Holding); tomatoes per operator less than 1 hour iced item (48F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as dump sink. Ice in sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cut boards grooved
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dish room soiled under dish machine
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken at drain at salad station
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter above broiler heavy soil
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not cover
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and jacket on shelving with canned food and buns Operator removed items
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap on bottom
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by ice machine soiled
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Back ovens soiled
Dec 20, 2023□ 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 oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven next to tilt skillet on back line soiled.
Oct 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped butter cups held on counter at 74°. Operator threw butter away. Advised butter needs to be either kept 41° or below or 135° or higher. Or use a time plan
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink
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 form.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at indoor bar had glasses in it.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form. Employees read and signed form during inspection signed form
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door leading outside had gap
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between make table and cooler of front cook line. Operator removed knife
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven next to tilt skillet on back line soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Indoor bar no hand wash sign. Provided operator with sign to post
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.