GIORDANOS SAND LAKE
6203 A1 W SANDLAKE RD, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-377-0022
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
MAR 25
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Two Live, small flying insects in server beverage area
★ 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--2017008307 | Dec 28, 2016 | Mar 2, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in preps area
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. Rodeline 5/8/23
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Prep area- no date
Aug 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef chub over shredded cheese in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station; diced tomatoes (51- Cold Holding); commercially cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); crumbled blue cheese (52F - Cold Holding); halved cherry tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) Less than four hours per operator Placed items in walk in cooler for temperature recovery 20 minutes later diced tomatoes (47F-Cold Holding); commercially cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); crumbled blue cheese (48F- Cold Holding); halved cherry tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in preps area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Calamari pan in hand sink outside walk in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep area
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. Rodeline 5/8/23
Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled in busier area
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Prep area- no date
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Parmesan container on salad station
Clean spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner at the steam table
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over BIB storage in server beverage area Manager located to better place
Light not functioning. 2 on hood system in back kitchen Changed during inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari and soups in standing water in prep area
Water leaking from pipe under three comp sink
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Four Live, small flying insects found -3 in beverage station 1- in mop sink/ chemical room
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Table with plates on kitchen
Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board on steam well station - guard in ice machine - dish racks
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep area
No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filter in prep area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in grated Romano cheese in salad prep station
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish room
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dish room
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - fan cover in walk in cooler - hood over cooks line - top oven double door oven in prep kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket in mops sink/ chemical room
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. 0 ppm Hooked up new bucket then was 50 ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef chub over bucket in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1)Cutting board on hot well station 2) can opener on prep table
Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled by register
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date in prep kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in bread grated cheese in salad station
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Operator placed sign by menus and started places labels on menu.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of ice machine
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop room
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4-1-25
Food-contact surface stained/ soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on steam table
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can by hand sink in front of pizza oven
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Prep area
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured dry stock room
Equipment in poor repair. Cheese containers on dry item shelf next to dish machine
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Frill picks by steam table in ninth pan
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface stained soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. By prep area
Mar 14, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface stained soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. 74F
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. By prep area
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 74F at hand sink when entering kitchen from front counter 75F hand sink in back kitchen
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs over prepped lemons in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface stained soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plates in sink in prep area
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. 74F
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. By prep area
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 74F at hand sink when entering kitchen from front counter 75F hand sink in back kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs in sandwich top reach in college in back kitchen
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. 0 ppm Hooked up new sanitizer then is 50ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Third pan of raw chorizo balls over commercially processed Alfredo sauce in walk in cooler
Two Live, small flying insects in server beverage area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on shelf next to dishwasher
Objectionable odors in bathroom area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tooth picks in ninth pan next to steam table on cooks line
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground sauce over shredded cheese in u Dr counter part of pizza station
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Speed rack in front of handsink in prep area
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of water filter in prep kicthen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in grated Romano cheese on back sandwich top reach in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dish room
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of ice machine
Stored food not covered. Single door reach in freezer in back station Arancini and breaded mozzarella
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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. 0 ppm Changed out bucket then was
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef chubs over portioned cooked linguini in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce on oven 60F Less than four hours placed in cooler for temperature recovery 20 minutes later 48F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pizza cook rinsed a towel on sink for pizza station Manager addressed
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on water filed by prep sinks
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in front of guest bathrooms
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top,of ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers walk in cooler.
One Light not functioning on hood over fryer on cooks line
White Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable by steam table in kitchen
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.