KIWI'S PUB AND GRILL/SILVER FERN LOUNGE
801 W HWY 436 #1017, Altamonte Spgs FL 32714 · (407)288-0223
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -FOS prepared 9/22. Operator discarded.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 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 catfish out of its original packaging over bagged cheese and egg roll wrapes in reach in freezer by dishwasher
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meat on shelf in walk in cooler. Opened 4/14 per operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup on tarter sauce. Operator removed
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several Ceiling tiles in kitchenwhere plumbing lines run through has openings
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table. Operator removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish storage shelf
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of pickles on floor in walk in cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar container. Operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Spice shelf -Gaskets in cooler by walkin cooler -sides of grill and fryer Top shelf above prep cooler Shelf above prep area on line with clean plates
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -bottom Interior of freezer by dishwasher
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In prep cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leakong from reach in cooler by walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. on squeeze bottle sauces above prep cooler
Oct 22, 2025□ 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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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -interior of machine has build up of debris.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease build up on floors under cooking equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -FRP does not reach ceiling, exposed cinder block wall above.
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. -2 cycles, 0ppm. Operator primed, unable to get proper levels.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slight build up around ice chute inside ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -interior of machine has build up of debris.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease build up on floors under cooking equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -FRP does not reach ceiling, exposed cinder block wall above.
Apr 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -bottom of back door near dish machine rusting. No vermin or environmental contamination present.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -exposed cinder block, FRP in disrepair on back wall near back door.
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomato (44F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (44F - Cold Holding) in lift top cooler across from grill less than 4 hours. -raw chicken (46F-Cold Holding) in drawer under grill less than 4 hours. Gap between side of drawer and gasket. -FOS (44F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); noodles (46F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours in walk-in cooler. Per operator, door open frequently.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -bottom of back door near dish machine rusting. No vermin or environmental contamination present.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -exposed cinder block, FRP in disrepair on back wall near back door.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -FOS prepared 9/22. Operator discarded.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -slight build up of soil on walls and back of ice machine bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -tip.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled with food debris behind cooking equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -squeeze bottle lids on cook line soiled. Corrected on site. -door frame of right side upright freezer soiled. -table under charbroiled soiled with grease.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in cooler drawers under charbroiled soiled.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -wall, ceiling tiles by ice machine dusty.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open box of raw Philly steaks above free Cb fries in upright freezer. Open box moved to bottom of cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink across from walk-in cooler clogged, full of soiled water, blocked by fryer filter. Per operator, plumber has been notified.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in slaw container in walk-in cooler. Operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -blue cutting board at cook line. Operator ordered new cutting boards during inspection.
Food stored on floor. -bag in a box syrups stored on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lids soiled on squeeze bottles in warmer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind dish machine.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -back door of kitchen across from walk-in cooler.
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.