SPARK ORLANDO UNIVERSAL BLVD
7701 UNIVERSAL BLVD, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-313-4200
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
SEP 23
AUG 24
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized has no water due to no running water at the 3 compartment sink and dish machine, per maintenance
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026017484 | Mar 10, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized has no water due to no running water at the 3 compartment sink and dish machine, per maintenance
Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and jacket by single service shelves
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole underneath single service plates by entrance of kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks, spoons and knives behind entrance of door not inverted.
Mar 10, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized has no water due to no running water at the 3 compartment sink and dish machine, per maintenance
No running water at three-compartment sink. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink has no water due to no running water at the 3 compartment sink and dish machine, per maintenance
No water of at least 85F of least not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. This is the only hand wash sink in the kitchen, plumbing has been shut off due to issues in the facility, employee has to go to housekeeping area to wash hands.
Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and jacket by single service shelves
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole underneath single service plates by entrance of kitchen
Plumbing system in disrepair. Due to plumbing leak, water is shut off and no accessible to dish machine, 3 compartment sink and hand wash sink in kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks, spoons and knives behind entrance of door not inverted.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm rechecked 300 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - blocked with white small bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples in bowls on buffet line not wrapped.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on roach trap on top of paper towel dispenser. Manager cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone and water bottle on prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher in kitchen area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cereal and boxes of half and half in dry storage kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Gaskets on reach in cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Knives and forks on buffet line.
Sep 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid hanging from metal rack
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pre cooked chicken thawing in standing water
Jul 20, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle for milk machine
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added Just baked machine, in lobby near elevator.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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.