PEARSONS CATERING
627 BROOKHAVEN DR, Orlando FL 32803 · 407.259.8404
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-25 Operator renewed license during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 767 S STATE RD 434 UNIT 1000, Altamonte Springs — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Dish racks stored on soiled surface in warewashing area
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 hood filter is out of place
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in cooler next to pizza prep area - top of dish machine
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior cooler next to pizza prep area
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee unable to provide proof of food handler training. Per employee did not have his card/certificate with him. Per operator employee employees over 2 months
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in kitchen 1 door white cooler No ambient thermometer in kitchen over under refrigerator
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Margine. Operator had her sign and acknowledged.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with bleach on prep table. Operator labeled.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 767 S STATE RD 434 UNIT 1000, Altamonte Springs — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling soiled near walk-in freezer, prep area by back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -freezer door, gaskets soiled with mold-like build-up.
Apr 4, 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-25 Operator renewed license during inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceil has hole where fire suppression system goes into ceiling
Food stored on floor. Case of canned drink and plastic bottles of water on floor
Nov 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quart test strips expired 12-23
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap and paper towels at hand sink by mop sink
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. Filled out form during inspection
Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Can opener blade soiled
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in restroom
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door located in back store room has small gap on bottom
Food stored on floor. Case of plastic water bottle on floor
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in over under cooler in back store room
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer spray bottle over 200 ppm Remade spray bottle 100 ppm chlorine
Oct 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quart test strips expired 12-23
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap and paper towels at hand sink by mop sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler certificate
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. Filled out form during inspection
Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Can opener blade soiled
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in restroom
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door located in back store room has small gap on bottom
Food stored on floor. Case of plastic water bottle on floor
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in over under cooler in back store room
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer spray bottle over 200 ppm Remade spray bottle 100 ppm chlorine
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items throughout cooler/freezer not date marked
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing cook line
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Mixing Noel's and pot pans on shelf not inverted
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap at bottom
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in kitchen hot water not working
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service aluminum pans stored on floor back storage shed
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 767 S STATE RD 434 UNIT 1000, Altamonte Springs — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
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 operator with form. Signed on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear Sanitizer bottles not labeled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packaged Fish thawing in bucket of standing water.
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.