LITTLE HAITI RESTAURANT
4945 S ORANGE BLOSSOM, Orlando FL 32839
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 26 points off where it started.
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 →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023065329 | Aug 23, 2023 | May 9, 2024 | $320 |
| 4--2017052956 | Oct 9, 2017 | Jan 4, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drank from bottled water and didn't wash hands. Picked up the knife rinsed it and stored with the other clean utensils. Educated staff and she washed her hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee rinsed knife and placed in storage with other knives.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Storage area added.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle water on top of pot. Staff removed.
Food stored on floor. Cases of oil
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under table
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in storage.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Placed in bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance in plastic container.
Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. -Fish (50F - Cooling)
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Shredded fish dated 3/16 -Mac and cheese dated 3/07 -tilapia dated 3/12
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -raw shell egg ambient (50F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - Cold Holding); Fish (50F - Cooling); Pork (50F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (53F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Fish (47F - Cold Holding); Fish (49F); Pork (51F - Cold Holding); Poultry (49F - Cold Holding); Poultry (53F - Cold Holding); Poultry (53F - Cold Holding); egg (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shell egg ambient (50F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - Cold Holding); Pork (50F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (53F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Fish (47F - Cold Holding); Fish (49F); Pork (51F - Cold Holding); Poultry (49F - Cold Holding); Poultry (53F - Cold Holding); Poultry (53F - Cold Holding); egg (51F - Cold Holding)
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spaghetti. Manager added date. Potato bread, condensed milk drink and other pastries located on front counter Old.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar. Manager removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the prep table with food. Staff removed cellphone.
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. Brittle and other items. Manager moved basket behind the counter.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans. Manager turned them over.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bin with green lid and white substance. Manager added name.
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over black rice. Manager moved fish.
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. Employee signed at time of inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ceiling tile missing. Front counter.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 82F. Operator poured water out.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on make table reach in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Non operational ice small machine.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet under hand sink in kitchen.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Entrance to kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on glass door cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine front counter not working.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados over cooked beef.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk containers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on make table cutting board.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light in kitchen missing shield.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks and knives on front counter.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink.
Aug 23, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooling.
Jul 20, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided forms
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 forms.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over reach in cooking.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooling.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Fork. Manager turned over.
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.