SHAKERS AMERICAN CAFE
1308 EDGEWATER DR, Orlando FL 32804 · 407-422-3534
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in glue trap on floor by reach in cooler at cook line Total 2 live roaches
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Previously AC'd on last inspection 7/10/2026
Jul 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 packages of salmon in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cooks line blocked by prep table and trash can. Employee pushed prep table over and trash can.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks back of the house by soda machine.
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. 6 packages of salmon in walk in cooler. Operator discarded.
Food stored on floor. 5 cases of oil stored on the floor back of the house by cooks line prep table.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of ice machine at back of the house.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers on cooks line and above prep tables. Employees turned over during inspection.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both reach in cooler white cutting boards on cooks line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1 inch of standing water in front of hand wash sink on cooks line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit for dish machine.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler and freezer handles by walk in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks by dry storage soda. Operator secured tanks with bungee cords
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cook line, prep station and dish machine area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored with soda syrup by dry storage area. Operator removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line, server station area, and by back of the house exit door and ice machine. Per operator facility does not know where water is coming from they believe it's coming from outside of from the floor. Per operator facility has a work order to have fixed.
Food stored on floor. Cases of syrup soda stored on the floor by dry storage. Operator removed from the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment on cooks line, ice machine vents, hood filters, and underneath prep tables.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cooks line. Operator inverted Togo plates.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to operator. Operator posted.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both White reach in coolers cutting boards by cooks line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep table blocking hws on cooks line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine employee refilled paper towels.
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 to operator. Operator had employees acknowledge and sign.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles at front service counter. Employees labeled spray bottles sanitizer.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment reach in coolers throughout back of the house.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks by syrup soda machine back of the house. Employee chained tanks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cooks line and dish machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment and all equipment throughout back of the house.
Food stored on floor. Case of bread stored on the floor by back of the house prep station. Operator removed from the floor.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of equipment and cooking equipment on cooks line, and underneath dish machine area prep table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Black beans in reach in cooler dated 11/26/2024, per operator old labels were not removed from container, black beans made 2/11. Operator dated beans.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Pork belly eggs Benedict, and spinach eggs Benedict on specials menu. Operator and server marked menus with asterisk during inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. 3 cases of syrup soda on the floor back of the house by dry storage shelves.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under hand sink on cooks line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, side and backs of all cooking equipment on cooks line.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cooks line.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Reach in cooler blocking exit door on cooks line.
Oct 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cooks line blocked by reach on cooler.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom
Hole in or other damage to wall. Underneath hand wash sink on cooks line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.
- From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Reach in cooler blocking exit door at cookline
Oct 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate13 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Slurie dated 9/24 in reach in cooler. Operator discarded.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in glue trap on floor by reach in cooler at cook line Total 2 live roaches
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Slurie in reach in cooler dated 9/24. Operator discarded.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cooks line blocked by reach on cooler.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs Benedict not marked on menu.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dish machine chlorine test kit needed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at cooks line. Operator refilled paper towels.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on dry storage shelves. Operator labeled degreaser.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Glue trap with 8 dead roaches on floor under steam well at cook line Glue trap with 10 dead roaches in trap by reach in cooler at cook line Glue trap with 2 dead roaches on floor behind ice machine in back prep area Total of 20 dead roaches
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple servers with bracelets.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee serving food.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath blocked exit reach in cooler and 3 compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout back of the house underneath all equipment and cooking equipment.
Food stored on floor. 3 cases of syrup soda on the floor underneath dry storage shelves.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Underneath hand wash sink on cooks line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in white chest freezer in back prep area.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Operator sanitized and cleaned.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, ice machine sides, and behind cooks line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Reach in cooler blocking exit door at cookline
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Spinach quiche, frozen and thawed. Manager dated.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drawer holding clean utensils. Manager cleaned drawer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans in storage, manager added to wash.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in dish area and ceiling
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front counter has spoon and lemon wedge in the sink. Operator removed items
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on surface. Operator sanitized scoop and put in container
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from stove on cooks line
Stored food not covered. Cooler with ice at front counter not covered.Operator put lid on
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand washing sink on cooks line Ceiling in walk in cooler has dust debris
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