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HOWL AT THE MOON

8815 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-354-5999

Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 4 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats284
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5813343
Grade history
MAY 24
MAY 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found./Three flying insects at front dining room bar near soda nozzle.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored./chemical spray bottles stored next to desserts/cookies and next to cleaned glasses.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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/several manager certificates all expired.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ice machine air filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found./Three flying insects at front dining room bar near soda nozzle.
High priority/35A-02-7
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license./license expired 4/1/2025.
High priority/50-17-3
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./several soda nozzles interior soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./front dining room bar hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink./kitchen hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice./front dining room bar.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./kitchen hand sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored./chemical spray bottle on food storage rack/
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./glass bowl inside kitchen hand sink/
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./front bar/
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./chemical liquid bottle not labeled/main bar/
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside./right side of the exit door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4

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.