Eat SafelyIn Florida
Home/Orlando/MORTON'S OF CHICAGO - THE STEAKHOUSE

MORTON'S OF CHICAGO - THE STEAKHOUSE

7600 DR PHILLIPS BLVD, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-248-3485

Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats349
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5808024
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground burger over raw cut whole muscle steak.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled/ stained with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -all cutting boards throughout kitchen
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing clear toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by walk in cooler
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soda gun holster interior soiled at bar, bar employee cleaned and sanitized interior
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw steaks over butter in walk in cooler 2) raw beef over crab cakes in under counter reach in cooler in prep kitchen
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under dish machine, and at splitter on mop sink faucet
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1)Can opener soiled in prep area 2) bar gun closest to host stand at the bar
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Back hallway storage area
Basic/36-11-4
In-use tongs stored on suppression lines next to boiler in prep area
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Hood over 6 eyed oven on cooks line
Basic/36-62-4
Unwashed avocado stored behind ready-to-eat food cut onions in salad station
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw commercially packaged steaks over cooked pork belly and mashed potatoes in walk in cooler 2) raw bacon wrapped scallops over sauces in under counter reach in cooler in back kitchen
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times on cooks line
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice container in dry storage area.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. 1) lexon lids in double door pantry cooler 2) microwave handle on back kitchen table
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in double door reach in freezer in second kitchen
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) can of marinara on dry item shelf in 2nd prep kitchen was dented on the seam
High priority/01B-01-4
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground burger over raw cut whole muscle steak.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb by dish machine and on splitter at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
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 not date marked opened yesterday per manager.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in second kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over dish machine.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on microwave broken on back prep area.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing area by mock sink
Basic/36-08-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados on prep table not washed with stickers present.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles in second kitchen.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe by three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steaks over cooked pork belly on meat walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled on cooks line in back area
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Taster spoons on cooks line
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Tongs on front kitchen
Basic/10-18-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in prep walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front kitchen- Shredded cheese 49F Ricotta 48F Per manager, items were placed on counter 30 minutes prior, operator returned items to cooler for temperature recovery.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over dish area
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At service station
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in Gaskets on reach in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At end of dessert station.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.
Basic/29-20-5
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Middle well at bar.
Basic/29-17-4

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.