SUMMER PALACE
13428 SUMMERPORT VILLAGE PKWY, Windermere FL 34786 · 407.905.2788
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $3,100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018031904 | May 4, 2018 | Sep 21, 2018 | $1,700 |
| 4--2018010353 | Jan 10, 2018 | Mar 22, 2018 | $600 |
| 4--2015031770 | Jun 9, 2015 | Nov 24, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over cut vegetables.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Dumplings 46f, Pork 46f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand sink by three compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Spoons in 100f water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -At wait station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Trash chute on rinse table. -Exterior of sugar container. -Exterior of fryers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Double door freezer.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -Around hand sink at wait station.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw Chicken over Cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator reheated. Fried Rice (107F - Hot Holding) rechecked 172F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce on floor. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In water 108F.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In water 108F. Operator turned up the heat.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at cook line soiled. Exterior reach in freezer in the kitchen. Exterior white chest freezer outside walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license./license expired 4/1/2025.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken wings stored over unwashed cabbage/walk in cooler. Raw beef stored over unwashed lettuce/walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops stored over imitation crab meat/reach in freezer./
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature./raw chicken stored over raw beef, cook line make table/
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./tofu cold holding at 45F, cooked ribs 44F, less than 4 hours/cook line reach in cooler/moved to other cooler/
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab./only one menu for customers/changed to Krab/
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory./spicy tuna, salmon served raw not identified/only one menu for customers/
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service./copy to manager/posted/
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information./most training certificates missing employee's date of birth.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public./walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor./a container of raw chicken and cut vegetables on walk in cooler floor/
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./kitchen entrance hand sink.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops over egg rolls wraps in reach in freezer, Raw Chicken on top of box of wrapped egg rolls in reach in freezer. Operator corrected. operators removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per manager less than 4 hours. Placed in walk in for quick chill. General Chicken (52F - Cold Holding)
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee apron on dry storage shelf. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under reach in cooler and freezer soiled. Floor in dry storage area soiled operator cleaned
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood Filters Exterior reach in cooler and freezer soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In walk in cooler Reach in freezer by three compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line soiled
Jun 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw scallops over egg roll wrappers.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw chicken over cabbage in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Eggrolls 57f, Chicken 59f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Equipment in poor repair. -Flour container lid cracked.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -To right of handsink in wait station.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -In kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under stove cover. -Hood filters.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler shelves.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk containers of flour.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged./raw chicken over cooked ribs, kitchen two door reach in freezer/
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce./raw chicken over unwashed Napa and onions, walk in cooler/
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef, raw chicken over raw shrimp/cook line make table.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steamed noodles 45F, less than 4 hours/moved to walk in cooler. Cut cabbage 44F, less than 4 hours/moved to walk in cooler/
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./fried rice 115F, less than 2 hours/moved back to walk in cooler for cooling/
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab./changed menu immediately from crab to krab.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand sink blocked by garbage can. Pans and other utensils stored inside hand sink/
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory./spicy tuna roll/
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/manager certificate available but not on duty.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed./displayed license expired 4/1/2023.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./sugar scoop handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./rice scoop 96F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door exterior soiled. Cook line reach in freezer door exterior soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board./front sushi bar prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./sugar container.
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.