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RACHELS

401 E SEMORAN BLVD, Casselberry FL 32707 · 407.767.2977

Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats350
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6902261
Grade history
MAR 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 small flying insects at upstairs bar in soda gun holder -2 small flying insects under ice storage bin in upstairs bar
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022030814Jun 8, 2022Jul 20, 2022$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Mar 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Mar 19, 2026 · Time Extended
Light not functioning. - 2 lights out over grill
Basic/36-62-4/Return visit Mar 19, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - short ribs 45° -cooked cooled, held in walk in cooler over night. - operator discarded
High priority/03D-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (48F - Cold Holding); raw lobster (50F - Cold Holding); French fries (50F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on liquor bottle shelf.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hot and cold hose bibbs at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. - soda gun drain line in hand sink at front bar.
Intermediate/31A-10-4
No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. - hand sink in kitchen bar used as dump sink
Intermediate/31A-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of purple liquid stored at bar next to kitchen.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machine at front bar.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. - men restroom door open upon arrival.
Basic/32-02-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - employee kitchen restroom
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - cup stored in ice at bar next to kitchen area.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - phone and cords stored on prep table
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. - chicken stored in walk-in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - Blodgett oven on cooks line. - microwave in back prep area
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. - 2 lights out over grill
Basic/36-62-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk flour
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -mixer head -interior of fryers and baskets - soda nozzle at bar #6
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - long bar hand sink used as dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink on cooks line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - shelving in dry storage area.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked brisket prepared Sunday - rice
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of purple liquid.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - kitchen restroom
Basic/32-04-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave in kitchen. - oven in kitchen
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment
Basic/36-27-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 small flying insects at upstairs bar in soda gun holder -2 small flying insects under ice storage bin in upstairs bar
High priority/35A-02-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -both soda gun nose at right side main bar and left side small bar soiled with slime like substance
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -HWS at upstairs bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -front men's restroom no hot water at either handwashing sinks
Intermediate/27-16-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -left corner of ice machine mold like substance
Basic/22-20-5
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. -operator discarded
Basic/06-09-1
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -dancers restroom -upstairs employee on duty restroom
Basic/32-12-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -through entire stretch of right side main bar where floor tiles are missing
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout entire stretch of right side main bar
Basic/36-17-5
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Basic/33-09-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice buildup on white food boxes in WIF
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -upstairs bar, soda gun holder soiled with accumulation of slime and mold like substance -fan covers in WIC, wine bottle cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -beer cooler right side main bar, left side small bar
Basic/29-49-6
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -under 3CS at right side main bar
Basic/36-02-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under 3CS at right side main bar
Basic/29-11-4
Aug 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
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. - glasswasher in bar
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. - pasta
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.- bar hand sink blocked by mats stored in basin
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - employee ladies room
Basic/32-12-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - behind ice machine
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - cracked tiles at cookline
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Interior of bottled beer cooler with rust that has pitted the surface
Basic/14-34-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - bar
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - door frame on reach in unit near fryers
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - bottled beer cooler in front bar
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
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. - glasswasher in bar
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. - pasta
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter 46F, over load line in prep cooler less than 30 minutes
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.- bar hand sink blocked by mats stored in basin
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - seared tuna served undercooked
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
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. - tuna steaks
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - employee ladies room
Basic/32-12-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - behind ice machine
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - cracked tiles at cookline
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Interior of bottled beer cooler with rust that has pitted the surface
Basic/14-34-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - bar
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - door frame on reach in unit near fryers
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - bottled beer cooler in front bar
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand wash sink next to dish machine
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - employee restroom in kitchen
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - vents in kitchen dusty
Basic/36-34-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - in employee dressing room
Basic/32-12-5
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - side bar dish machine chlorine 0 ppm
Basic/16-55-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - main bar floor tiles damaged causing retention of standing water
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup around walk-in freezer door.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - at main bar - hand wash sink in kitchen below clock - upstairs bar
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - fan covers soiled in bar walk in coolers
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - hand wash sink in small front bar
Basic/29-11-4
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - upstairs bar cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Oct 24, 2023 · Time Extended
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Basic/29-17-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 24, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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. - zero ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - employee restroom
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Basic/16-15-4/Warning
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. - cutting board
Basic/24-27-4/Warning
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. - salmon - tuna - mahi mahi
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. - in liquor room
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - upstairs bar cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Stored food not covered. - ice bin in back bar area not in use
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Basic/29-17-4/Warning
Jul 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner, front bar.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning/Return visit May 11, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 10, 2023 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit May 11, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 10, 2023 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit May 11, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 10, 2023 · Time Extended

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.