LAS PALMAS RESTAURANT
14525 GATORLAND DR, Orlando FL 32837 · 407-438-3346
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flying insects in outside bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019039686 | Jun 25, 2019 | Aug 28, 2019 | $1,200 |
| 4--2019007646 | Dec 12, 2018 | Mar 11, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two pans of white rice on lower shelf of hot holding unit temping 91F prepared less than an hour prior. Advised operator to reheat and maintain hot holding temperature at all times. Retested 180F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened over 24 hours without marking.
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/ 7 Employees no manager on site. Manager came during inspection.
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. Two new hires not informed of their reporting responsibility. Provided form, filled during inspection.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks not secured at back of premises. Secured with chain.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fans soiled with dust in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ribs being thawed in prep sink without running water. Operator turned faucet on.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled around make-table and prep table near walk-in cooler.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles containing yellow substance at ware-washing area without label identified as disinfectant.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink at bar.
Open dumpster lid.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed polish chemical spray bottle hanging next to clean dishes on dish rack next to triple sink. Operator removed and placed on bottom shelf where chemicals are stored.
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/ Manager arrived during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear plastic bowl used to scoop white rice. Operator removed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Several utensils, pitchers, ice bucket, pans, bowls, at shelves by ice machine. Employee began inverting dishes.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Waitress at front counter had bracelets. Employee removed bracelets.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid open. Operator closed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lettuce over cooked pork. Operator moved.
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Under hood vents and walk-in cooler at entrance.
Oct 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flying insects in outside bar area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse plate and dump liquid from bucket into handwashing sink at front counter.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar area in front counter.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Under hood vents and walk-in cooler at entrance.
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose outside the building.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 bowls inside the white rice, operator removed them.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle on dirt path
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging from oven door
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. For less than an hour, operator wrote time marking
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid/window cleaner
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water temperature 82F operator removed water and place hot water in grill
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak (still frozen to touch) defrosting at room temperature Operator removed and placed in walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container without label
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.