JACOBS CAFE
12789 WATERFORD LAKES PKWY UNIT 1, Orlando FL 32828 · 4074864989
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019043716 | Jul 12, 2019 | Jan 16, 2020 | $100 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut green mix at the reach-in color. Operator switch it.
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 opened at front area operator didn't know when it's open she says might be yesterday or day before.
employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee energy drink and bottle of water stored bottom table at front area. Operator removed it.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored at the reach-in cooler back area next to customer food not identified as employee food. Operator discarded it.
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the reach-in color door.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -raw meat stored in grocery bag
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell egg over ready to eat food items in glass front reach in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -raw meat in hand wash sink in dish area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. -produce by rear door
Single-service articles improperly stored. -paper towels on floor at rear door
Sep 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored top of make table on top of bread.
Sep 11, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored top of make table on top of bread.
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. Operator fix it.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware not inverted. Operator fix it.
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored top of make table on top of bread.
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. Operator fix it.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware not inverted. Operator fix it.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Containers of omega 3 fish oil stored on bottom of reach-in cooler. Operator removed it.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs stored on top of make table and bread was stored under it without physical barrier.
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. Missing the new hire.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stainless silverware stored inverted front area. Operator fix it.
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed row shell eggs stored on top of make table on top of bread.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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. Provided to operator.
Packaged food has no English labeling. Gold flakes had Chinese labels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk open yesterday morning no label.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At the reach-in cooler at the back area.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Reach-in cooler the one with black handle.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn the reach-in cooler the one with the black hand.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour -sugar no label.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.Pastry items stored on baskets over glass case exposed to customer contamination. Assorted croissants.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.Employee cracked shell eggs and then touched a piece of ready to eat bread and place on plate. Inspector coached employee on hand washing.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hand sink located by three bay sink blocked by garbage can.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.Open coffee cup stored on shelf that has coffee syrups.
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.