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MARDEE'S BISTRO & LOUNGE

6925 LAKE ELLENOR DR STE 111, Orlando FL 32809 · 4072504965

Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5815759
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 7 on the wall near walk in cooler door and at the entrance to dish area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jun 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. black rice, rice and beans, white rice, legumes (118-120F - Hot Holding);. Less than 4 hours. Manager took to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Jun 12, 2026 · Time Extended
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 79F. Management discarded water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jun 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers
Basic/16-46-4/Return visit Jun 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink located next to steam table.
Basic/29-20-5/Return visit Jun 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Prep sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Return visit Jun 12, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Jun 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 7 on the wall near walk in cooler door and at the entrance to dish area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. black rice, rice and beans, white rice, legumes (118-120F - Hot Holding);. Less than 4 hours. Manager took to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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 form
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lid in hand sink located next to steam table. Sink next to prep sink, pan in sink. Sink on cook line with cart in front Staff removed lid.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/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 and employee signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next to prep sink. Sink in dish area Staff filled.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 79F. Management discarded water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink next to prep sink. Management added sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers
Basic/16-46-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go trays, manager turned them over.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink located next to steam table.
Basic/29-20-5
Stored food not covered. Mac and cheese. Staff covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Prep sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Repaired during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-04-4
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs above pastry dough.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Table blocking sink in kitchen. Sink in back of kitchen full of dishes.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in ware wash area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Sink in ware wash area.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4

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.