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ORLEANS BISTRO AND BAR

2204 S WASHINGTON AVE, Titusville FL 32780 · 321-567-7567

Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats249
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506600
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Jambalaya from over night on cart approx 8 gallons 45-53° cooling Cheese grits prepared on site from overnight in walk in cooler approx 1 gallon 44-46° cooling Cooked on site white rice from previous day approx 1 gallon 54-53° cooling
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 packs of ahi tuna stored in walk in cooler thawed in package
High priority/01B-13-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 packs of ahi tuna stored in walk in cooler thawed in package
Basic/06-09-1
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Drain cover(s) missing on mop sink, replaced Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Basic/29-18-4/
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar, seasoned flour, employee labeled.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Basic/02D-01-5/
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from fryers in kitchen. Operator cleaned up water
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator corrected
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 11, 2025Inspection 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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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish Machine 0 ppm. Operator primed 50ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in all gender's restrooms.
Basic/32-12-6
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed romaine stored over cheese. Operator moved romaine.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Operator had employee to start cleaning during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sani bucket quaternary not at proper strength. Operator remade 300ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Epi expired 7/30/23
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Return visit Mar 15, 2024 · Time Extended
Drain cover(s) missing. Wait station floor drain in the cabinet in need of cover.
Basic/29-18-4/Return visit Mar 15, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate8 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. See stop sale, Jambalaya from over night on cart approx 8 gallons 45-53° cooling Cheese grits prepared on site from overnight in walk in cooler approx 1 gallon 44-46° cooling Cooked on site white rice from previous day approx 1 gallon 54-53° cooling
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Jambalaya from over night on cart approx 8 gallons 45-53° cooling Cheese grits prepared on site from overnight in walk in cooler approx 1 gallon 44-46° cooling Cooked on site white rice from previous day approx 1 gallon 54-53° cooling
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Epi expired 7/30/23
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Drain cover(s) missing. Wait station floor drain in the cabinet in need of cover.
Basic/29-18-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors near baseboards and corners in need of cleaning, floor drains old food and soiled. Floor of outside bar fully exposed wood.
Basic/36-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and baseboards in corners soiled
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Diamond plate of floor to outside walk in cooler broken/ in need of repair
Basic/36-17-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall to left of hand wash sink near salad station in need of sealing.hoke in wall in liquor room to right of door
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in need of clean, per operator, schedule for same evening. Make table door handle soiled with old batter.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Bowl / portion of prepared cole slaw in reach in cooler unit from over night not covered,
Basic/08B-12-5
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile pulled back in food storage area of kitchen while in operation.
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit Oct 23, 2023 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain at wait station inside end cabinet soiled
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Oct 23, 2023 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Cracked floor tile in front grill.
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Oct 23, 2023 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled with old food/raw chicken. Splash area of the beverage dispensing unit soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Oct 23, 2023 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Reside from old labels still on cleaned food storage pans on clean dish rack
Basic/16-46-4/Return visit Oct 23, 2023 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf hood raw chicken wings in walk in cooler rust/flaking
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Oct 23, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook go from raw seafood items to next task without hand washing, stated and showed he had doubled gloved so he would not have to wash hands, re-educated and corrected
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Ope; pest emitting strip in the ice machine storage room while location open for business
High priority/41-24-4
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Mop sink hose observed in bottom sink, corrected
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink in ice machine storage room removed.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 5 hourly employees on site without manager present, arrive$ while inspection was taking place
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Fully cooked corn on cob(frozen) not date marked when moved to reach in cooler from freezer
Intermediate/02C-06-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector on ice machine holding bin soiled with black mold like substance
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile pulled back in food storage area of kitchen while in operation.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac unit air vents soiled in storage room
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee items in pan but stored over client items in walk in cooler, corrected
Basic/08B-49-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain at wait station inside end cabinet soiled
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Cracked floor tile in front grill.
Basic/36-24-5
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Measuring cup holding minced garlic stored on soiled plastic food cart between uses. Corrected
Basic/10-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled with old food/raw chicken. Splash area of the beverage dispensing unit soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Reside from old labels still on cleaned food storage pans on clean dish rack
Basic/16-46-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf hood raw chicken wings in walk in cooler rust/flaking
Basic/14-17-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in the mop sink, corrected
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen prep area and wait station, both corrected
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle on cooks line (water) not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5

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