PEARL'S SMOKE HOUSE
14501 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, Orlando FL 32837 · (407)855-5496
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2024
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4 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (109F - Hot Holding) for less than 2 hours, operator reheated to 185F chicken tenders (119F - Hot Holding) for less than an hour, operator reheated to 198-209F.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pickles and cheese in reach-in cooler at side of kitchen. Operator rearranged.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Reduced oxygen package pork and ground beef. Cooked, cooled and packed without approved haccp plan.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cooked and cooled pork, chicken and ground beef. Vacuum packaged cold without a hackle plan or process waiver.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, beans and other items in reach-in cooler without marking. Per operator items were prepared 04/05.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with dust.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags on shelf with dressing at front counter. Operator relocated.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar bulk containers no label on shelf next to coolers.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing clear substance identified as sanitizer not labeled at ware washing area and at cash register.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with dust.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags and drink cups stored on single serve at counter below cash register and on boxes of chips in dry storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers and freezers soiled with black substance.
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hot water has low pressure, cold water works well.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler in back of kitchen not working. No food stored inside.
Food stored on floor. Box of oil on floor by cook line, operator moved.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (109F - Hot Holding) for less than 2 hours, operator reheated to 185F chicken tenders (119F - Hot Holding) for less than an hour, operator reheated to 198-209F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to the entrance door, operator added paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to the entrance door, operator added soap
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gaskets, from cookline are soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled with grease
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator placed it in the drying/strain part
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.