LODGE IN THE WOODS
49 N ORANGE AVE, Orlando FL 32801 · 321-704-3334
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
JUN 24
JUN 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 in downstairs storage area by water heater
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 in downstairs storage area by water heater
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at downstairs bar block by portable AC unit
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -Loft bathroom - downstairs back area ( corrected on site)
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom on loft
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Aura bar bathroom
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Unused cutting board in aura bar
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. above clean glasses in back storage. Operater removed
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bottom interior of wine reach in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In beer cooler at loft
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. On floor by water heater
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Downstairs Floor under bar -floor at unused bar upstairs -floor sticky and soiled in both upstairs and downstairs bar area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Upstairs: beer cooler. Innunused bar - downstairs sink in women's restroom. And various sink throughout establishment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior bottom of reach in cooler in back kitchen area downstairs. Also upstairs unused bar
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Downstairs: bar cooler, reach in cooler in back kitchen -upstairs: unused beer cooler
Jun 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slight buildup of black like substance in ice machine in upstairs woods
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Upstairs at bar in woods. Cutting board is also soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Some trash under cooler at bar by hand sink
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In warewashing area downstairs
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's room downstairs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink by mop sink has grease like dirt in basin upstairs in woods
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar and glass cooler. Downstairs Upstairs bar that is not used. Beer well cooler has deep standing water
Jun 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings found in upstairs bar area under counter. Operator states the area is not in use and only used for storage. There is no food stored in the area. Advised operator to clean up droppings immediately
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slight buildup of black like substance in ice machine in upstairs woods
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Upstairs at bar in woods. Cutting board is also soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Some trash under cooler at bar by hand sink
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In warewashing area downstairs
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's room downstairs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink by mop sink has grease like dirt in basin upstairs in woods
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar and glass cooler. Downstairs Upstairs bar that is not used. Beer well cooler has deep standing water
Jun 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Upstairs dish machine tested several times 00ppm
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings found in upstairs bar area under counter. Operator states the area is not in use and only used for storage. There is no food stored in the area. Advised operator to clean up droppings immediately
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in downstairs warewashing area is blocked by storage shelf
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slight buildup of black like substance in ice machine in upstairs woods
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Upstairs at bar in woods. Cutting board is also soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Some trash under cooler at bar by hand sink
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In warewashing area downstairs
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's room downstairs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink by mop sink has grease like dirt in basin upstairs in woods
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar and glass cooler. Downstairs Upstairs bar that is not used. Beer well cooler has deep standing water
Jul 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.