SCHOLARS RESTAURANT & BAR
50 E CENTRAL BLVD STE D, Orlando FL 32801 · 424-666-9359
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
AUG 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found 2 at front bar 4 at far right side of cooler 4 in walk in cooler 2 in ware washing area under dishwasher Hole
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015053687 | Nov 20, 2015 | Jun 21, 2016 | $400 |
| 4--2015051792 | Nov 18, 2015 | Mar 24, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in prep cooler reading 28F. Ambient temperature of cooler was 51F
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Cracked toilet bowl in mens room
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Hole in ceiling tile above ware washing area
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 missing
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Build up of ice in freezer by dishwasher
Light not functioning. 1 light under hood
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -Unused fryer by bathrooms -Waffl iron unused -Alot of unused equipment stored in back area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Leaking faucet in mens bathroom hand sink
Jun 2, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 28 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate18 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 at front bar 4 at far right side of cooler 4 in walk in cooler 2 in ware washing area under dishwasher Hole
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Marinara dtated 5/16. Operator discarded
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Ground beef, cooked chicken, skiced raw chicken Raw breAst, shreded lettuce, cilantro, lettheads, sliced tomatoes (45-60F - Cold Holding) in prep cooler over 4hrs per operator. Operator discarded (corrected on site)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -lettuce, ground beef, (48-59F - Cold Holding); less than 4hrs per operator in prep cooler. Operator moved to other cooler for temperature recovery ( corrected action taken ) Cooked Ground beef, cooked chicken, skiced raw chicken Raw breAst, shreded lettuce, cilantro, lettheads, sliced tomatoes (45-60F - Cold Holding) in prep cooler over 4hrs per operator. Operator discarded (corrected on site)
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in prep cooler reading 28F. Ambient temperature of cooler was 51F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of bins of steamwell -Waffle iron -interior of microwave
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dust debris in far right hand sink at bar
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Cracked toilet bowl in mens room
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Hole in ceiling tile above ware washing area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor ar bar is sticky -under dishwasher -Heavy build up of grease under cooking equipment
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Boxed oil on floor. Operator removed
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 missing
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Build up of ice in freezer by dishwasher
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar ice bin. Removed
Light not functioning. 1 light under hood
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both bathrooms
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Tub of grease under ware washing area -Top of sauce cooler -Air filter on ice machine -exterior of sandwich press -Under flat top -Spice shelf
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drnk is above canned alcohol and fruit in bar reach in cooler
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. -Cases of cutlery cups, lids, and to go boxes stored on floor in standing water in walkway leading to kitchen
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -Standing water on floor in right side of bar -Standing water in floor in wic
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -Unused fryer by bathrooms -Waffl iron unused -Alot of unused equipment stored in back area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Leaking faucet in mens bathroom hand sink
Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily. -Dirty wiping cloth on top of sauce cooler
Aug 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Under urinal Above dish machine
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested before and after priming reading chlorine 00ppm
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator needs to get chlorine test strips for dishwasher
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler missing fan guard. Operator immediately replaced
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under urinal Above dish machine
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 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. Provided operator with forms
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.