GIORDANOS OF LAKE BUENA VISTA
12151 S APOPKA VINELAND RD, Orlando FL 32836 · 407.239.8900
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect in the server area, recommend to notify current pest control service. Notify supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old food residue left on the surface.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bottle of sanitizer and wiping cloths stored inside hand wash sink located in dish machine area. Manager removed at time of inspection.
May 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed no disclosure on menu for large party spoke to Manager must be disclosure on menu and bill only has on receipt given to customer after. Warning given on automatic gratuity 7 days on May 9.
May 1, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Checked dish machine twice not sanitizing properly thermolabel strip not turning checked gauges reading 140°f final rinse wash not working. Recommend to use 3 compartment sink wash, rinse and sanitize until dishmachine repaired.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect in the server area, recommend to notify current pest control service. Notify supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has food debris left on the surface.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed no disclosure on menu for large party spoke to Manager must be disclosure on menu and bill only has on receipt given to customer after. Warning given on automatic gratuity 7 days on May 9.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Checked dish machine gauges not working properly Wash or final rinse.
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has dried food particles on the surface.
chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired 8/2025 quat ammonia test strips used for sanitizer, must order test strips immediately.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk not date marked stored inside reach in cooler.(servers area)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer has old debris left on the surface. Employee cleaned at time of inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels unable to dispense located in pizza area. (Roll of paper towels used until dispenser is replaced or repaired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin has black like mold growth on the interior surface (server area)
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan guard covers has terrible mold like growth on the surface inside walk in cooler.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee working the cook line leave the line wearing gloves also sweep the floor wearing gloves without washing hands, when returned to work area. Recommend training for employees
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked meat sauce 45°f/ 49°f stored inside walk in cooler per employee prepared on date incorrect 7/24 less than 4 hours on container recommend to quick chill product immediately Rechecked @2:44pm 41°f recommend to use smaller container to properly cool meat sauce and ice chill sticks.
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. Observed no procedure for cleaning up vomit, given Manager copy.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old food stuck on the surface located in prep kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed conveyor oven has old food debris underneath the racks on the cook line.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed tomatoes not wash prior to slicing employee was told to wash produce again.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored nail polish remover next to Parmesan cheese
Equipment in poor repair. Lid to glass storage in bar in disrepair
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the bar
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Aug 4, 2023□ 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. Observed white cutting board on the storage rack has black marks on the surface used in the prep area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles inside walk in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missed in the hallway near the office and walk in cooler.
Aug 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed five flying insects in the bar area also 4 flying insects in the mop room called Renee Pichardo Supervisor on duty given next day callback.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked diced chicken 44°f stored inside salad cooler per Manager stored less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill store inside walk in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board on the storage rack has black marks on the surface used in the prep area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles inside walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl stored inside bulk container of sugar Manager removed.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missed in the hallway near the office and walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken unthawing in the package sink filling up not draining properly full of water. Recommend to open drain use a strainer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored inside mop bucket Manager removed.
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