HOOTERS
8510 PALM PKWY, Orlando FL 32836 · 407-239-0900
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
JUL 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects in the main bar area spoke to Manager recommend to notify current professional pest control service. Notify supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection.
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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/ Observed Food Management certification expired Sam Sohsawang 1/30/2021.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps and disrepair
Aug 5, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 22 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 in the kitchen in corner by wing area Observed 25 flying insects in the server area next to restroom Observed 12 flying insects in the front server area next to bar Total 42
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Touched raw burgers with gloves and touched clean utensils with same gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator more than 4 hours. burger (48F - Cold Holding) Checked temperatures chicken wings 45F, hamburgers patties 45F stored inside walk in cooler, per General Manager chicken wings were taken out of walk in cooler for a period of time. 24 hour callback inspection for temperatures
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Bar 500+ chlorine
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covered
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/ Observed Food Management certification expired Sam Sohsawang 1/30/2021.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bowl Soda nozzles and covers both server aisles Soda gun nozzle in the bar.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for the naked chicken wings stored inside reach in cooler. Copy written plan given to General Manager
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed handicap stall missing door (ADA)
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles has old food debris left on the surface.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All air conditioner vents has dust accumulation on the surface throughout the kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen under all equipment All floor drains Floor walk in freezer
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps and disrepair
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Soiled flour scoop
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior flour can Exterior all equipment in the kitchen Kitchen carts Exterior ice machine Exterior ice machine Handle walk in cooler Under handsink in front of server area Exterior of ice tea machine server area Glass racks in both server areas and bar
Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 comp sink faucet leaking
Utensils in poor condition. Handwashing sink not mounted to wall outside office
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavily soiled throughout establishment
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking mop sink
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old food dried on the blade.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed cracked plastic pan has raw hamburgers patties stored inside refrigerator drawers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink discoloration on the interior panel of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed terrible dust accumulation on the fan on the back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor has trash and food debris spilled underneath the dish machine.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can near the hand wash sink located in the dishmachine area.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects in the main bar area spoke to Manager recommend to notify current professional pest control service. Notify supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled bulk containers for flour throughout the kitchen, also inside walk in cooler. Fryers has build up of grease on the interior old food debris ( cook line)
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed loose and cracked molding on the baseboard throughout the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed beverage tubing for the Pepsi bag in box area has brown syrup spilled on the floor near the back area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.observed standing water inside walk in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old French fries dried on the floor tile underneath the reach in cooler on the cook line. Floor drain has terrible build up of grease on the pipes underneath the dish machine.
Garbage can soiled. Observed black trash cans soiled stored on the cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several holes in the wall in the back and side kitchen.
Light not functioning. Observed light bulb not working properly underneath the fire suppression system on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hose used for fryers has terrible grease accumulation hanging in the back kitchen.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed aluminum bowls has dried food debris left on the rim of the bowls used for sauce and seasoning of chicken wings.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler has old food debris spilled on the surface key lime pie stored inside.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulation on the wall behind fryers and near back soda bag in the box located in the back kitchen.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken on the main cook line.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed smoke in the kitchen on the cook line
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe on the three compartment sink faucet.
Jul 8, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine is not sanitizing properly at time of inspection 0ppm chlorine Manager notify dish machine company immediately technician working on the problem at time of inspection, need to replace a part..
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in dirty water stored on the grill located on the cook line.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time mark for the breading chicken wings on the cook line per Manager, have on time as public health control started at 11am.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flour bulk containers soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked in the server station. Manager removed the cans soda.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee on the cook line has no proof of employee food handling training. Manager will provide training by next routine inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris underneath the dish machine
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken on the main cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed equipment used for the hose very greasy must be cleaned. Observed fryers has grease accumulation on the back panels on the cook line.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed smoke in the kitchen on the cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease on the walls throughout the kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe on the three compartment sink faucet.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook breading raw chicken wings wearing gloves continue food handling did not wash hands after or change new pair of gloves. Explained to Manager the importance of handwashing coached employee on procedures to follow.
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 sliced American cheese not date marked stored overnight in walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for hand sink located (outside bar)
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided handwashing sink located (outside bar)
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on the vent reach in cooler used for raw chicken wings (cook line)
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash and debris on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed terrible grease accumulation on the floor tiles in the back on fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed back and side panels of the fryers has terrible grease accumulation on the cook line, also two burners on the stove. Observed dust accumulation on the bar counter has reach in cooler underneath (outside bar) Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed rinse hose leaking water has duct tape around the hose attached near dish machine. Manager has hose on order.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed French fries spilled on the bottom of reach in freezer.(cook line)
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water standing on the bottom of reach in cooler.(cook line across from flat grill)
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four flying insects around the floor drain in the back server area. Supervisor notify at time of inspection next unannounced inspection. General Manager ask employee to clean drain area at time of inspection, recommend notify current professional pest control service.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of cheese cake 46°f stored in the reach in cooler drawers less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product in walk in freeze.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time mark for raw chicken wings per Manager approximate start time 10am. Label placed on wings at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed terrible grease accumulation on the floor tiles in the back of fryers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large piece of ice build up on the walk in freeze.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed terrible grease accumulation on the fryers in the back on the cook line. Two burners on stove Side panels of all fryers on the cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed liquid spilled on the bottom of reach in cooler drawers on the cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet on the hand wash sink located in the dishmachine area.
Apr 8, 2024□ 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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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - near breading station - under/behind fryers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cookline
Hole in or other damage to wall. - near sauce station, hole in wall, cove base not sealed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - exterior of fryers - exterior of 2 burner stove unit - top side of low boy
Apr 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
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. - chicken wings, 45-47F, in lowboy unit overnight. See stop sale -Cookline prep unit cold holding: sliced tomatoes (45F); diced tomatoes (46F); slaw (54F); sour cream (52F); in unit less than 1 hour. Unit was not turned on when stocked. Corrective action taken, unit turned on.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - blocked by cart, front side of kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -both handwash sinks in outside bar area -front side of kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink. -both handwash sinks in outside bar area
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - walk in beer cooler - near ice machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - near breading station - under/behind fryers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cookline
Hole in or other damage to wall. - near sauce station, hole in wall, cove base not sealed
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - exterior of fryers - exterior of 2 burner stove unit - top side of low boy
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed tomatoes over sliced pickles, walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - sugar in bin, dry storage area
Nov 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy grease build in the interior of fryer cabinet. Top back fryer of cabinets are soiled. Base of back door is soiled. Curtains in walk in cooler are soiled. Heavy grease build up by the back top of grill area. Filters under the hood suppression system are soiled. Side of dishmachine is soiled.
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Cheese sauce,121 f,marinara,128 f held less than four hours taken to the grill to be reheated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea holder is soiled in kitchen. Ice holders are soiled throughout the establishment. Surrounding areas of the drink nozzles are soiled.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.Bar dishmachine and kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Wipe down all equipment throughout the establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Red cutting board.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease and debris throughout the establishment.
Holes in wall and spaces in ceiling throughout the establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy grease build in the interior of fryer cabinet. Top back fryer of cabinets are soiled. Base of back door is soiled. Curtains in walk in cooler are soiled. Heavy grease build up by the back top of grill area. Filters under the hood suppression system are soiled. Side of dishmachine is soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues at bar area and reach in coolers under the grill area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.Unwashed tomatoes stored over prepped lettuce in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with black like substance by the three comp sink area.
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.