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KUKUBURRA KITCHEN

5800 WATER PLAY WAY, Orlando FL 32821 · 407.351.3600

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats804
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5811971
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
JUN 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding) at front service counter, operator placed on time control
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On dish shelf in kitchen
Basic/16-46-4
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in reach in in kitchen
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 4, 2025Inspection 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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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm, retested at 200ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Chicken on top of peaches, chicken bag open
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jul 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding) at front service counter, operator placed on time control
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Jul 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken breast (44-47F - Cooling); ribs (44-47F - Cooling); pulled pork (44-47F - Cooling); covered and stacked with little air circulation between pans
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. At hand sinks at pickup counters
Basic/33-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jul 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken breast (44-47F - Cooling); ribs (44-47F - Cooling); pulled pork (44-47F - Cooling); in walk-in cooler overnight
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
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. Chicken on top of peaches, chicken bag open
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding) at front service counter, operator placed on time control
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken breast (44-47F - Cooling); ribs (44-47F - Cooling); pulled pork (44-47F - Cooling); covered and stacked with little air circulation between pans
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Warning
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. At hand sinks at pickup counters
Basic/33-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
High priority/22-57-6/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
Basic/14-69-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler. Employee cleaned it during inspection
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. From 3 compartment sink faucet
Basic/29-11-4
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
High priority/22-57-6
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles on shelf over single service items in kitchen
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple in kitchen
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. On cookline
Basic/14-42-4

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.