GOTCHA SMOKEHOUSE BBQ FL MALL FOOD CT
8001 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL STE 206, Orlando FL 32809 · 407-541-0830
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
JUL 24
APR 25
SEP 25
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JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024069361 | Sep 20, 2024 | Mar 25, 2025 | $160 |
| 4--2021018011 | Mar 15, 2021 | May 17, 2021 | $800 |
| 4--2018019033 | Feb 22, 2018 | May 3, 2018 | $600 |
| 4--2017011102 | Jan 19, 2017 | Mar 24, 2017 | $400 |
| 4--2016044071 | Jul 15, 2016 | Oct 13, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over fish in the walk in cooler. Staff moved chicken to the bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (102F - Hot Holding); pork (102F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours on steam table. Staff took to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, 2 medium white boards located at front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located at the rear of the seating area. Added paper towels
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Door on prep table located near walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand sink located in dining area.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce in dry storage area Cases of food in walk in freezer. Staff picked them up.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove handle. Staff removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Boards located on the front counter. Staff removed towels.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employees restroom..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed cabbage over washed and cut cabbage medley located in the walk in cooler. Staff moved unwashed cabbage to lower shelf.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old display case located in dry storage area Cases.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large ingredients bin with sugar. Staff added name.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, 2 medium white boards.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towels and other items in the sink that is located on the front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Door on prep table, located across from walk-in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Area around triple sink, due to leak in pipe.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce located in dry storage area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Light not functioning. Hood
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign says hand wash only.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood Fan cover in the walk-in cooler.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed vegetables over prepared carrots and potatoes located on the shelves in the walk-in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Display case located next to exit door.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Water leaking from pipe. Under triple sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white bin with white substance, located in kitchen next to ice machine.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs and raw steak, over coleslaw sauce in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking Salad at cool well front counter 1hr. No time mark
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at front service area clogged. Operator immediately unclogged
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Food debris, straw wrapper in hand sink at front service area. - employee dumped ice in handsink
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Plan is not filled out
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drinks on top of beer tap cooler. Operator immediately removed
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch box over multiple customer foods in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on storage shelf. Operator immediately removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep persons Watches
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - case of drinks on floor at front counter. -Cases of food on floor in freezer. Operator immediately removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee bathroom
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Display case cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over cooked noodles in walk in cooler. Unwashed broccoli over sauces in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed
May 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler at cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Plantains in the walk in freezer Buckets of soy sauce in walk in cooler Soy buckets at back door entrance
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in rice and sugar bin. Manager removed scoops.
Light not functioning. Hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. Soy sauce stored under hand sink. 3 buckets.
Apr 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Reminder to renew
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink on cook line unable to use due to blockage at floor drain. Sink in the rear of restaurant no water at all. Sink on service line and employees restroom working..
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.MARIELA A.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler at cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Plantains in the walk in freezer Buckets of soy sauce in walk in cooler Soy buckets at back door entrance
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in rice and sugar bin. Manager removed scoops.
Light not functioning. Hood
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1 sinks on cook line. 1 sink at rear of restaurant Provided sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. Soy sauce stored under hand sink. 3 buckets.
Apr 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Reminder to renew
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located on cook line has cooking utensils and a small pan in the other sink. One sink says hand wash and the other doesn't.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink on cook line unable to use due to blockage at floor drain. Sink in the rear of restaurant no water at all. Sink on service line and employees restroom working..
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.MARIELA A.
No soap provided at handwash sink. 1sinks on cook line. 1 sink at rear of restaurant Sink at front counter sharing soap.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler at cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Plantains in the walk in freezer Buckets of soy sauce in walk in cooler Soy buckets at back door entrance
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in rice and sugar bin. Manager removed scoops.
Light not functioning. Hood
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1 sinks on cook line. 1 sink at rear of restaurant Provided sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink floor drain not emptying. Hand sink located on cook line. Mop sink not draining. Standing water. Broken faucet handle at hand sink on cook line Standing water at base of toilet and under sink in employees restroom located off the kitchen near walk in cooler. WarningWarning**
Stored food not covered. Soy sauce stored under hand sink. 3 buckets.
Sep 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ The only certified manager certificate is expired.. Mariela Campos Artega 04-01-24 expiration date.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hoops vents soiled with grease build up. 2 vents in dry storage area light dust build up.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen.
Jul 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Shell eggs above milk in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork above ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ The only certified manager certificate is expired.. Mariela Campos Artega 04-01-24 expiration date.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pots and pans blocking sink in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hoops vents soiled with grease build up. 2 vents in dry storage area light dust build up.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean storage rack.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator is only washing and rinsing dishes sanitizer sink not set up.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. 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. Bulk rice container.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2024
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wiped counters using sani towel with gloves hands then proceeded to buffet and handled food plate for service without changing gloves and washing hands
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cart beneath service window cooked chicken (98F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (79F - Hot Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach stored over paper towels in restroom. Operator moved
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters for soda bibs last changed in August 2021
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rear interior wall of ice bin beneath soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl and cups used as scoops for granulars in rear storage area. Operator removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks in reach in cooler and on prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees handling foods are not wearing hats or beard restraints
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods has an accumulation of grease dripping onto equipment and work area
Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels stored in employee restroom. Operator moved
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw salmon walk in cooler
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. 2 door reach in cooler
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. inspector provided information
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. inspector provided information
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator claims they will serve beef medium to rare if asked for. Inspector provided consumer Advisory to operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta 2 door reach in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Small hole in ceiling above beer taps
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets. 2 door reac in cooler
Food stored on floor. Potatoes walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handel in rice and sugar
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen. Inspector emailed sign for both No sign employee bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Stored food not covered. Salt dry storage
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.