LA' DIFFERANCE BAKERY & TAKEOUT RESTAURANT, LLC
737 NORTH APOPKA VINELAND RD #200, Orlando FL 32818 · 321-945-6416
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat filled pastries in hot holding cabinet 120-121° less than 4 hour and plantains in steam table 98° less than 4 hours. Pastries reheated to 168° and plantains to 195°.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Ware washing area.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. A few locations.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Soiled aprons hanging by foods stored on shelf in middle of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, heavy grease buildup.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water will not shut off at faucet at 3 bay sink.
Stored food not covered. Open bag of rice in kitchen.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit blocked by cases of product in hallway to back exit.
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee behind front counter.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards with black mold like substance on it in prep area. Reach in cooler gasket soiled next to fryers.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced towels at hand sink behind front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced soap at hand sink in ware washing area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Operator has chlorine for sanitizer but has quaternary test strips.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed drink from prep table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs from warmer door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee poured water out of container behind front counter.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water continuously runs at hand sink in ware washing area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler in bakery.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In ware washing area.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw eggs not separated from ready to eat foods
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -smoked fish strips (87F - Cold Holding) -on site packaged cream containing milk left at room temperature for longer than 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -smoked fish strips (87F - Cold Holding) -on site packaged cream containing milk left at room temperature for longer than 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -plantains (97F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board at prep sink stained
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -food in kitchen hand wash sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. -next to 3 compartment sink
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee speaker on top of single service items
Equipment in poor repair. -oven door broken
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bananas stored in box on floor in bakery area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -storage shelf above prep sink soiled
Plumbing system in disrepair. -hot water at hand wash sink does not turn off
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall under AC unit at front counter soiled
Jun 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -In back kitchen had food debris - in front counter block by bucket
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink. At back kitchen
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Oven door broke
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At hand sink. Does not have cold water.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket of corn sauce on floor in back area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in kitchen is leaking from faucet when turned on
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and pork thawing at room temperature. Operator immediately placed under cool running water
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and seasoning salt
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher in red by entry to back prep area
May 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Patty cooler: Beef and chicken patties, butter, milk 51F-57F cold holding less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately moved to other cooler for temperature recovery
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -In back kitchen had food debris - in front counter block by bucket
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink. At back kitchen
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Oven door broke
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At hand sink. Does not have cold water.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket of corn sauce on floor in back area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in kitchen is leaking from faucet when turned on
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and pork thawing at room temperature. Operator immediately placed under cool running water
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and seasoning salt
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher in red by entry to back prep area
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Honey bought from a distributor that cannot be documented.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to triple sink. Staff filled towels.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Rice from bulk re-packaged for sale. Bottled drink Peanut brittle and nuts
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes without any compartments set up. Asked staff to setup sink and re-wash dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large containers with flour and sugar
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom, added paper towels
Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants. Unisex bathroom for customers use.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cakes/ Bread prepared at facility and displayed on the counter for customer self-service. added labels
Oct 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter, spoon and towel in sink
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In baking area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pastry cook.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cake round and peanut brittle at self serve counter.
Water leaking from pipe at hand washing sink next to triple sink.
Oct 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked plantains (90F - Hot Holding); chicken patty (113F - Hot Holding); pasta salad. white rice (90F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours. Implemented time as a public health control.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter, spoon and towel in sink
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In baking area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pastry cook.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cake round and peanut brittle at self serve counter.
Water leaking from pipe at hand washing sink next to triple sink.
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.