ROAST CAFE
5847 GRAND NATIONAL DR., Orlando FL 32819 · 407-351-3800
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw eggs (71F - cold holding) prepped at 7:00am 71F at 9:15. operator discarded. butter (78F - Cold Holding) operator placed in freezer, 30 minutes later 39F
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018023101 | Mar 12, 2018 | Aug 21, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine stored next to hot food items, operator removed
Food-contact surface soiled/stained with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on front counter line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to prep items on front counter
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by end of front line
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service baskets not inverted, on top of coffee machine, operator inverted
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On front counter
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs over ready to eat juices in bottom reach in coolers under mini ovens
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand sink next to entrance of front counter, batteries not working per operator
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the far right corner of front counter
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On mini fryers next to reach in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Turbo oven in the far left corner
May 21, 2025Inspection 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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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs into pan, continued to cook egg touching utensils and pans without handwashing. Operator counseled employee on proper handwashing process. Employee washed hands and gloved hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee and water bottle on make table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on make table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food wearing, rings, watch and bracelet.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On handle of bakery case.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled
Feb 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Installed hand sink and omelet cook station not on current plan.
Feb 21, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Installed hand sink and omelet cook station not on current plan.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Turbo chef
Jan 21, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Installed hand sink and omelet cook station not on current plan.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Turbo chef
Nov 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples in grab and go not wrapped. Operator washed and wrapped apples
Food received from unapproved source. See Stop Sale. Assorted muffins, Assorted pastries, Assorted bagels
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over prepared tortillas in reach in cooler. Raw chicken tenders stored over fries in reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source Assorted muffins, Assorted pastries, Assorted bagels
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw eggs (71F - cold holding) prepped at 7:00am 71F at 9:15. operator discarded. butter (78F - Cold Holding) operator placed in freezer, 30 minutes later 39F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sauces on prep table not labeled.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty cloths in sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Installed hand sink and omelet cook station not on current plan.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Turbo chef
Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Commercial sauces in prep table not labeled.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -double door reach-in cooler underneath table-top oven, thermometer reading 20F, operator discarded
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink used to store trash bag, operator removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. -yogurt parfait
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -both men's and women's restrooms used by employees, provided handwashing signs, operator posted
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg flats directly touching/overlapping dairy inside
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - display cooler where yogurt is stored
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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.