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KITCHEN (THE)

381 ORANGE LANE, Casselberry FL 32707 · (407)834-0574

Last inspected Oct 14, 2025 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats258
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6900961
Grade history
NOV 23
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - approx 5 on ceiling in ware wash area - approx 6 on wall in ware wash area
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose by outside cooking area
High priority/29-34-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On 3 compartment sink yellow liquid Operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By beer cooler Operator chained
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door in storage room
Basic/35B-01-4
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with red liquid above hand wash sink in kitchen not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4
Dec 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. -0pmm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb out back.
High priority/29-34-4
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. - emailed to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - on shelves in chest freezer out back
Intermediate/22-31-4
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to operator
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler gasket soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. - sliced potato
High priority/01B-07-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - approx 5 on ceiling in ware wash area - approx 6 on wall in ware wash area
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - potato pancake batter date marked 10/26/23. See stop sale
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - high temperature dish machine in bar nit reaching 160f rinse temperature.
Basic/16-55-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning

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.