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ORLANDO LUTHERAN TOWERS

300 E CHURCH ST, Orlando FL 32801 · (407) 515-3813

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats160
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5814164
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties 98-122F hot holding less than 4hrs per operator in steamwell at cafe. Operator reheated to 173F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2018042852Jun 19, 2018Sep 19, 2018$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties 98-122F hot holding less than 4hrs per operator in steamwell at cafe. Operator reheated to 173F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink at market cafe
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 90F-128F hot holding in steamwell at market less than 30 minutes per operator. Operator removed to be reheated to 165F for temperature recovery -Greenbeans (128-132F - Hot Holding) 30 minutes in hot cabinet per operator. Operator removed to be reheated in steamer to 165F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above steamer. Operator removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over ready to eat fruit in dessert cooler. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink at ware washing area
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested dishwasher in kitchen several times. Max temperature was 153F.
Intermediate/22-56-4/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted on storage rack
Basic/24-05-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 00ppm. Operator immediately discarded sanitizer and refilled. Tested again at QUAT 200ppm
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager initial KR Expired certificate 2/2024. Establishment has many other current manager certified personnel
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -Nozzle on juice machine. Operator removed to be cleaned -Dirty plate in plate warmer used for immediate service. Operator immediately removed to be cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some food handlers certificate missing DOB
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes not inverted on storage rack
Basic/24-05-4/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch. Operator removed
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over container of pineapple and bottled water in walk in cooler.operator immediately corrected
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink in ware wash area tested quat less than 150ppm. Operator immediately drained sink to refill. Retested quat 200ppm
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls, plates, saucers, on dish storage rack
Basic/24-05-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employees drinks on prep table next to items cooling. And two employee drinks on other prep table by meat slicer not in use. Operator immediately removed all drinks.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop holder slightly soiled. Operator immediately removed to be cleaned
Basic/10-12-5/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at Caruthers market
Basic/31B-04-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink across from ware washing area has leaking faucet. Operator has repairs scheduled
Basic/29-11-4
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage links over French toast purée and other ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Operator immediately moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Packaged raw beef patties in walk-in freezer over cooked cod in pan
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at Caruthers's blocked by crash cart.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket with scoop in hand sink at Caruthers's
Intermediate/31A-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.