SOUTHERN FOWL
4544 CURRY FORD RD, Orlando FL 32812 · 689-331-6553
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Dicer not clean and have a lot of grease.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022006377 | Nov 30, 2021 | May 12, 2022 | $400 |
| 4--2021013557 | Jan 25, 2021 | Apr 21, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp stored over onion rings at the reach-in white freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground sausage stored over cooked chicken wings at the walk-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 2-3 days no label operator believe it's been there 2-3 days max.
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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. Dishwasher area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored in make table board. Operator removed it.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line.
Light not functioning. Back area between the exit door and the dishwasher area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over butter at the walk-in cooler.
employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored at the walk-in cooler next to the pasta.
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Corn dogs stored on bottom of raw burger at the reach-in freezer. Operator switch it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken wings prepared 8-20
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked chicken wings prepared 8-20
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened Saturday no date mark.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee hand sink prep area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee hand sink prep area.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator and he posted.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling tile missing. Top of dishwasher area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk-in cooler floor.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate12 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. Cooked chicken wings prepped 12-8-24.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked chicken wings prepped 12-8-24 stored bottom of make table.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened at the walk-in cooler didn't know when its open operator said may be 2 days.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless pin stored at the employee hand wash sink at the kitchen. Operator removed it.
No temperature measuring device provided on dishmachine.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee hand sink at the kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings prepped 2 days ago no date mark.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Walk-in cooler door around the gasket.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling tile missing. Dish area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen specially walk-in cooler and under equipment kitchen area -dish area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Back kitchen by the walk-in cooler.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn at the walk-in cooler door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table and gasket -drawers under grill -walk-in cooler shelves and door gaskets nasty.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table really bad water. Drawer under the grill.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate17 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Dicer not clean have a lot of grease operator stated it's not in use any more.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The one at the prep area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Chicken wings prepared Monday no date mark.
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. Vanessa expired 9-15-2023
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turn hot water faucet off because of the leak at the kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the cold unit. Walk-in cooler door around the gasket.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing. At the dishwasher area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate and cup at the storage area next to the dishwasher.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Make table.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen especially inside the walk-in cooler.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk-in cooler floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At the Pinco.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn at the walk-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment heavy soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table.
Stored food not covered. Butter and cheese stored bottom of make table without any container or covered.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water faucet at the prep area.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front area.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Dicer not clean and have a lot of grease.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the cold unit. Around the walk-in cooler.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the pinco.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate at the storage area on the shelf next to the dishwasher.
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. Mahi fish.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table one.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back bags stored at storage area next to the sauce.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Next and Behind The dishwasher.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. From the Walk-in cooler to the out area by the office and the bar area.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket at the walk-in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Storage area at the shelf the one next to the dishwasher.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mahi fish.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour-pinco not label.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 11 packages of mahi-mahi fish in reach in cooler thawed without removing from package like stated on label.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Server station hand wash sink, ice machine draining in hand wash sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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. Observed 11 packages of mahi-mahi fish in reach in cooler thawed without removing from package like stated on label.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Cookline reach in coolers and freezer
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.