FRIENDLY CONFINES III
7025 CR 46 A STE 1001, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 321 257 0536
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2020003194 | Dec 10, 2019 | Feb 26, 2020 | $400 |
| 4--2017030576 | May 22, 2017 | Jul 21, 2017 | $360 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. - chicken wings
Accumulation of debris on dish trays.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - 2 cookline employees
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at dish station
Dec 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on dish machine racks.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - back side of bar coolers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cooking equipment - below counters at drink station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - front and sides of grill and flat top - bottom side of shelf over cookline coolers - reach in fan covers dusty
Dec 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKLINE RIGHT - shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); - tuna salad (44F - Cold Holding); - pulled pork (45F - Cold Holding) Operator moved to freezer for expedited cooling REACH IN COOLER, longer than 4 hours, see stop sale: - chicken wings (46f-49fF - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) - turkey (48f-50fF - Cold Holding); - pastrami (47F - Cold Holding); - buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding); - ham (47F - Cold Holding); - roast beef (47F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - window cleaner stored on box of bar beverages
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. - quat >500. Operator diluted. Final reading 300ppm
Accumulation of debris on dish machine racks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cookline employees
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - 2 cookline employees
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - back side of bar coolers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cooking equipment - below counters at drink station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - front and sides of grill and flat top - bottom side of shelf over cookline coolers - reach in fan covers dusty
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards at cookline
Accumulation of debris on dish trays
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - throughout kitchen
Jul 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SERVER STATION: - sour cream (53F - Cold Holding); - salsa date marked 7/11 (57F - Cold Holding); - butter chip (63F - Cold Holding) - milk (53F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at bar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards at cookline
Accumulation of debris on dish trays
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - throughout kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - at hand wash sink at bar
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken wings (44f-46f - Cold Holding). Manager states lid left open on cooler during rush hour.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board stained at cook line
Accumulation of debris on dish trays
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - throughout kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - manager moved to dish station for rewash
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cookline and dish station causing retention of standing water
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - fan grills dusty at 2 door True Reach In
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - at cookline
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - quat 0ppm. Manager made new solution. Final reading 200ppm
Jul 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cookline equipment
Jul 23, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - chlorine 0ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. server station: - sour cream (44F - Cold Holding) expo station: - Togo house made ranch (44fF - Cold Holding); - Togo house made bleu cheese (44fF - Cold Holding) Manager brought to walk in cooler for better cooling Cookline right: - pasta (44F - Cold Holding); - cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); - beef (44F - Cold Holding) Left cooler: - raw chicken below (46F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Held overnight
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cookline equipment
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - reach in freezer
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. - lights over prep station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand wash sink at cook line soiled - walk in cooler fan dusty
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - 2 door cooler in prep station
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler on right
Jul 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - chlorine 0ppm
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over cooked pasta
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. server station: - sour cream (44F - Cold Holding) expo station: - Togo house made ranch (44fF - Cold Holding); - Togo house made bleu cheese (44fF - Cold Holding) Manager brought to walk in cooler for better cooling Cookline right: - pasta (44F - Cold Holding); - cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); - beef (44F - Cold Holding) Left cooler: - raw chicken below (46F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Held overnight
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cookline cutting board stained
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - 2 door cooler in prep station
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook line employee wearing watch
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cookline equipment
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - reach in freezer
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. - lights over prep station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand wash sink at cook line soiled - walk in cooler fan dusty
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - 2 door cooler in prep station
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler on right
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White large cutting boards on make tables at cooks line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at wait staff station was blocked by trash can Hand wash sink at end of cooks line blocked by cart
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear chemical in spray bottle at expediter station on top of booster seats no label
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine is soiled
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Small ice cream scoops stored under soap dispenser and paper towel,at hand washing sink on cooks line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on dry storage rack at back prep area across from slicer
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no hat or hair net
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by ice machine
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at end of cooks line by sauce storage rack
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks have heavy black build up at dish wash area Heating element on fryer at cooks line has heavy grease build up
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At the bar the ice bin /machine has black mold like substance
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on the cooks line ceiling
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -at the cooks line the wall and floor tile have a grease build up
Hole in or other damage to wall. At the bar by the ice bin
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Alley hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the fryers -soiled gaskets on the cooks line drawers
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.