RACHEL'S
8701 SOUTH ORANGE AVE, Orlando FL 32824 · 407-858-9800
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25, operator renewed during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019019000 | Feb 19, 2019 | May 2, 2019 | $360 |
| 4--2015015100 | Feb 24, 2015 | Apr 16, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at bar blocked by mugs.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna dish on menu served undercooked. Per operator tuna is seared on both sides then served. Operator marked on all menus.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar handwashing sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. In reach-in coolers throughout.
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Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above cooler next to line and near dry storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Ceiling tiles soiled with dust throughout. -Walls and ceiling soiled with dust throughout. -All ceiling fans soiled with dust.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Broken temperature guage on dish machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both ovens soiled on cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items uncovered in reach-in coolers, reach-in freezer and walk-in cooler. Operator began covering.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and cornstarch in containers on cooks line uncovered and without label. Operator labeled and marked.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate15 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above cooler next to line and near dry storage.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table on cooks line.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing on cooks line and near triple sink.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall at kitchen entrance.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both ovens soiled on cooks line.
Light not functioning. One under hood filter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of deep fryers soiled with grease. -Fan above microwave on cooks line and at back of kitchen soiled with dust. -Exterior of bulk containers at back of kitchen soils with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Coolers on cook line soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Napkins and lids on floor in storage room in front of walk-in cooler. Operator placed on shelf. -Coffee filters not inverted.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items uncovered in reach-in coolers, reach-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with grease and black buildup throughout kitchen.
Jun 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25, operator renewed during inspection
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on can opener, cutting boards stained.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice made from previous day not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing above cooler next to line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout the kitchen have cut marks
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, walk in freezer floor soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair next to 3 compartment sink
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall next to swing door, mop sink, and box sodas
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for flour n product.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2 door oven is soiled Single door oven is soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sinks in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime. Fans throughout kitchen heavily soiled Sides of fryers are heavily soiled Paper towel and soap dispensers soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Coolers on cook line soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not inverted
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line has dust build up on cook line Wall by dishwasher has black build up
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table across from fryers Cutting board on make table at salad station
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tong in hand wash sink at cooks line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at prep area No soap at prep area hand wash sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Reddish chemical in spray bottles on bottom shelf of table on cooks line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen Exit door by beer walk in cooler at main bar
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers,flat top grill and stove
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at prep sink and main bar. Emailed operator hand wash sign
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer by fryers at cooks line and interior of reach in coolers throughout kitchen
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in reach in cooler at cooks line had no lid
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cooks line where spices are stored Wall by soda boxes by walk in cooler
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 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. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed sanitizer lines in rinse aid bucket. Chef switched. Final reading 100ppm
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. - 1 employee
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - several stored on shelf over triple sink
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. - at bar 1
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - in main bar
Hole in or other damage to wall. - wall behind ice machine - wooden bar counter support beams rotted.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - around door
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - on cook line
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - counter at plates cabinet - walk in cooler door, door open, and gasket - all wall mounted fans in kitchen
Objectionable odors in corner of bar 4
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided and completed form with operator during inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, cooked on 10/30 without label. Employee date marked it
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with degreaser without label. Employee labeled bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. Operator cleaned during inspection
Hole in or other damage to wall. Mop sink
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook-line hand wash sink. Operator printed during inspection
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fans dusty throughout the kitchen
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.