RUSTEAK AT THORNTON PARK
101 S EOLA DRIVE UNIT A, Orlando FL 32801 · 407.446.9087
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects at hand sink in bar. Not landing on food or food contact surfaces
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -burgers cold holding 48-53F In grill cooler. Operator put on ice bath for temperature recovery
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Operator removed to be clean
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Handsink at bar blocked by tank, ac unit, operator removed
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.
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Equipment in poor repair. -Gasket in walk in freezer door torn - Broken door on prep table at entry to cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Gasket salad dressing cooler -Gaskets in dry cooler -Gaskets in freezer at bar. Operator cleaned all
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted. Operator
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drinks over spices. Operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and charger on clean service towels. Operator removed and removed towelto be cleaned
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door. Operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of upright oven
Light not functioning. Under hood. Operator immediately changed bulbs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's bathroom maun sink. Operator put sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Side of cooler next to fryer -gaskets and rim of chest freezer at bar operator began to clean
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Wall and ceiling on right side of cook line
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quat bucket 100ppm. Operator immediately discarded and replaced. Recheck at 200ppm
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 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. Glass washer at bar tested at 00ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Tested again after sanitizer 100ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cool well: roasted tomatoes, coleslaw, 54F-57F cold holding less than 1hr per operator on insufficient ice bath. Operator immediately put on sufficient ice bath for temperature recovery
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Kimchi mayo no date. Per operator made on 7/12. Operator immediately put date
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cumin, corn meal, rice containers. Operator immediately removed
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile cracked above walk in cooler door
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door. Operator immediately removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of microwave above dessert cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of Cumin. Operator immediately labeled
Feb 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect at main bar by soda nozzle 1 flying insect at main bar by cooler. 2 flying insects at the cage bar by soda nozzle currently closed ( opens at 4pm).
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sweet potato (126F - Hot Holding); less than 4hrs in steamwell per operator. Operator immediately reheated to (173F) for temperature recovery
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar. Operator immediately removed to be cleaned
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in all 3 doors in prep cooler next to stove
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In beer coolers at bar
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect at main bar by soda nozzle 1 flying insect at main bar by cooler. 2 flying insects at the cage bar by soda nozzle currently closed ( opens at 4pm).
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sweet potato (126F - Hot Holding); less than 4hrs in steamwell per operator. Operator immediately reheated to (173F) for temperature recovery
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar. Operator immediately removed to be cleaned
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Operator has advertised on menu "Grilled Wild-Raised Salmon". The invoice and parasite destruction letter provided state the salmon is farmed raised. Operator must change wording in menu to remove "Wild" from description.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in all 3 doors in prep cooler next to stove
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In beer coolers at bar
Sep 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects at hand sink in bar. Not landing on food or food contact surfaces
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic dressing with mayo in cool well (52F - Cold Holding)less than 4 hours per operator. Operator put on ice bath. For immediate temperature recovery
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On hose side of splitter
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. handsink by Dish machine blocked by cart
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Operator receives mussels in bags, they removed from original container and also had tag stored somewhere else. Operator brought tag to original container. I advised operator on correct tag procedure
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in salad prep cooler. Operator immediately cleaned
Jul 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects at hand sink in bar. Not landing on food or food contact surfaces
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic dressing with mayo in cool well (52F - Cold Holding)less than 4 hours per operator. Operator put on ice bath. For immediate temperature recovery
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On hose side of splitter
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. handsink by Dish machine blocked by cart
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Several menu items contains Poached eggs
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Operator receives mussels in bags, they removed from original container and also had tag stored somewhere else. Operator brought tag to original container. I advised operator on correct tag procedure
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in salad prep cooler. Operator immediately cleaned
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. at back kitchen wait station And far right hand sink at bar
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Operator removing labels of cans of condensed milk to be heated. Advised to keep cans in a container with the container labeled for condensed milk. Operator put label on container
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green and brown boards and cutting board on prep table next to stove
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Drink and purse on beer cooler and pos station at bar
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in door to walk in freezer
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to spinach container in walk in cooler. Operator removed and replaced
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer
Stored food not covered. Ice cream not coverd in freezer. Operator put lid on
Aug 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2cans of hoisin sauce 1 can of sweet peppers Arugula 50F Lobster 46F-48F Brussels sprouts 46F-48F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Arugula 50F Lobster 46F-48F Brussels sprouts 46F-48F. Sweet potatoes 45F Operator discarded Brussels sprouts, lobster, arugula.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 122F less than 4 hours per operator. Operator took corrective action to reheat product to 165F. Operator reheated mashed potatoes to 172F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer over prep table with cut veggies and steam well
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator is serving cured egg yolk.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Several cooks wearing watches
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in Panko.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of Water 82F, container of water water 119F operator discarded both containers
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in dry storage area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at bar
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.