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FLAVORS NIGERIAN RESTAURANT

3530 S ORANGE AVE, Orlando FL 32806 · 407-272-1449

Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5813552
Grade history
APR 24
JUL 24
JUN 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 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 →

Disciplinary actions

6 cases · $4,500

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2023009375Feb 6, 2023Apr 6, 2023$800
4--2021015551Mar 29, 2021Jul 15, 2021$1,500
4--2019028572May 17, 2019Oct 31, 2019$800
4--2019030103Jun 4, 2019Jul 12, 2019$800
4--2017043820Aug 24, 2017Jan 26, 2018$400
4--2015007935Jan 14, 2015Mar 26, 2015$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked goat in 2 door stand up cooler in kitchen
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink for ware wash blocked by a chair
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in basin of hand sink for ware wash for dripping faucet
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave next to steam well table has debris inside
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris in 2 door stand up cooler across from dry storage in kitchen 2 door stand up freezer in back area has debris in bottom.
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking/dripping in hand sink for ware wash area
Basic/29-11-4
The state's own report →
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on wall near 3 compartment sink
Basic/22-08-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in pan at room temperature and sauces.
Basic/06-01-5/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind microwaves near 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-27-5
Jun 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing sauce at room temperature. Per manager product only out 10 mins, item still frozen. Corrective action taken to correct on site, placed item in cooler to thaw
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on left side of cook line blocked by chair
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves near the ware wash area
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up freezers in back storage area by exit door has debris build up
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on left side of cook line blocked by chair
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves near the ware wash area
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at right side of cook line by steam table Hand sink at front counter
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up freezers in back storage area by exit door has debris build up
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing food at room temperature, items are still frozen
Basic/06-01-5
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in rice
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris in bottom of stand up freezer at cook line
Basic/22-16-4

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.