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LA MAISON DU GOUT

4563 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, Orlando FL 32839 · 4076747374

Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5813560
Grade history
MAR 24
MAY 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

4 cases · $1,720

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025039107May 13, 2025Sep 24, 2025$400
4--2021030938Jun 18, 2021Aug 12, 2021$160
4--2019009026Dec 17, 2018Jun 17, 2019$200
4--2016033924May 19, 2016Nov 28, 2016$960

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Inside restroom for employees
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spaghetti located in the reach in cooler. Employee added date marks
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees restroom not self closing.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
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Handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand sink located at the entrance.
Basic/29-09-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour bin. Staff stood up the scoop.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Basic/35B-03-4
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Aug 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom located inside kitchen for employees.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot handle on hand-sink at entrance to kitchen broken., no water comes out, the handle just spins.
Basic/29-09-4/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Lalu leaves stored in trash bag, located in reach in freezer. Manager removed from bag. Multiple thank you bags with food in reach in freezer.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Previously warned and time extended for thirty days from the date of this inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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. Previously warned and time extended 30 days from today's inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Hole behind storage rack located next to small reach in freezer.
Basic/36-03-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand sink at entrance to kitchen.
Basic/29-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cook line and behind kitchen equipment and storage racks.
Basic/36-73-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights on hood missing Shield.
Basic/38-07-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Basic/35B-03-4
Jul 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · Time Extended
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 form
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom located inside kitchen for employees.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot handle on hand-sink at entrance to kitchen broken., no water comes out, the handle just spins.
Basic/29-09-4/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · Time Extended
May 14, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint/Return visit May 14, 2025 · No evidence Admin Complaint
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Reminder to renew.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 100 behind cook line 50 on shelf and floor behind old stove and mixer next to cook line.
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit May 14, 2025 · No evidence Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended
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 form
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 2 rodents on trap behind cookline
Basic/35A-06-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit May 14, 2025 · No evidence Admin Complaint
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom located inside kitchen for employees.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour scoop no handle.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes around pipes throughout the kitchen. Near triple sink Near old stove and mixer To left of entrance of the kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot handle on hand-sink at entrance to kitchen broken., no water comes out, the handle just spins.
Basic/29-09-4/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Manager installed filter.
Basic/14-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Light not functioning. Hood
Basic/36-62-4/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink next to triple sink. Sink in employee bathroom located inside the kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. 2 flies observed
Basic/35B-05-4/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Admin Complaint
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in large ingredients bin. Manager added sign.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2025 · Time Extended
May 13, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Reminder to renew.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 100 behind cook line 50 on shelf and floor behind old stove and mixer next to cook line.
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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 form
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 2 rodents on trap behind cookline
Basic/35A-06-4/Admin Complaint
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom located inside kitchen for employees.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour scoop no handle.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes around pipes throughout the kitchen. Near triple sink Near old stove and mixer To left of entrance of the kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot handle on hand-sink at entrance to kitchen broken., no water comes out, the handle just spins.
Basic/29-09-4/Warning
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Manager installed filter.
Basic/14-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Light not functioning. Hood
Basic/36-62-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink next to triple sink. Sink in employee bathroom located inside the kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. 2 flies observed
Basic/35B-05-4/Warning
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old stove and mixer next to cook line.
Basic/33-31-5/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in large ingredients bin. Manager added sign.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fish above cooked beans and rice.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in sink in back of kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bathroom in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice container.
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling tile missing. Above Tv monitor in kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4

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.