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FRESH KITCHEN

851 N ALAFAYA TR, Orlando FL 32828

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats74
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5810192
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled chicken 151f-cooking, operator replaced back to the grill second checked was 166 f.
High priority/03C-44-5/Corrected On-Site
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2015008242Jan 20, 2015Mar 6, 2015$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee was grilling raw steak beef then changed his gloves without washing hands to engage with ready to eat food (filling the beef spices container). Spoke to manager and she did spoke to him to wash his hand.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container without handle used as scoop at the steak spice blend.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All of them kitchen area.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored on water at 109f.
Basic/10-07-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Dishwasher drink then heading to prepared to touch clean dishes without washing hand.
High priority/12A-05-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (52F - Cold Holding); tomato cut (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that's been at the cooler less than 1 hour and he moved it to the cooler to cool down and bring a new pan at 41 f.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. teriyaki chicken (120F - Hot Holding) been at the table for less than 30 minutes operator reheat it to 182f.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen area the one used to cut chicken and beef at.
Basic/14-09-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 84f. Operator changed water to 182f.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. walk in cooler multiple unwashed vegetables stored over top ready to eat food.
Basic/08B-17-4
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor sticky throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled chicken 151f-cooking, operator replaced back to the grill second checked was 166 f.
High priority/03C-44-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef steak at the drawer fridge the one under the grill. Operator moved the chicken.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The employee hand sink back of the house. Blocked with a convention oven.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The employee hand sink back of the house.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. The employee hand sink back of the house.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Fausto-Steven-hussam-Mackenzie-Malayan-Nicolas.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by the soda machine build up soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All of them at the kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one of the employee grilled chicken no beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The employee hand sink back of the house.
Basic/31B-04-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. The small cooler bottom part the one have the pico on it.
Basic/29-49-6
Jul 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach spray bottle with no label.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 55f -Tofu 52 f -grab tomorrow cut 50f.operate operater stated that last time checked temperature was 2 hours ago was at 40f. Advised to move it to the walk-in cooler to cool down.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked mushrooms (89F - Hot Holding); cooked broccoli (89F - Hot Holding)-cooked chicken 119f-hothlding). Operator had a four hour label without a plan provided to him.
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At the back of the kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach spray bottle with no label.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At the small make table (the one have pico) bottom.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Mushroom not washed before marinated.
Basic/08B-39-4/Warning
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.2 tomato paste cans.
High priority/01B-01-4
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.Employee touched face, then apron with no hand wash. Inspector asked employee to wash hands.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hand sink in cook line blocked by cart.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area.Employee packing cookies in dinning room area.
Basic/08B-48-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee placing trays of broccoli into oven while wearing a watch and bracelets.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Two employees preparing meat and broccoli with no beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.cleaned plastic containers kept on prep area and over dm.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.Coffee drinks kept at grab and go cooler.
Basic/02D-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live fruit flying insect by the 3 compartment sink not touching any food. Observed another one live fruit flying insect at the back are not touching any food. Operator stated that they aware of the problem and they working on it and provided work order from ecolab. Next announcement visit per supervisor Randy Hicks.
High priority/35A-02-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sweet potatoes noodles at walk-in cooler( 44f-cold holding) second temperature (43f-cold holding). Operator stated that the temperature was good in the morning and they had trucks and the the walk-in cooler door was open for a while.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (112F - Hot Holding); second temperature (145F - Hot Holding
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The make table salad. Operator discarded it.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Storage area by the dish washer.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to the operator.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table.
Basic/22-16-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site

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.