TGI FRIDAY'S
7118 S SEMORAN BLVD, Orlando FL 32822
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
MAY 24
SEP 24
APR 25
NOV 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. breaded chicken Pattie's (50F - Cold Holding)per operator less than 4 hours. Put back in freezer to rapid chill.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023062054 | Aug 15, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 | $280 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table sautee raw Philly meat (47F - Cold Holding)recheck 38F raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); recheck 42F cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding) recheck 36F for 1 hour Operator put in freezer to rapid chill
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ John Bequer 5-21-26
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar Operator stocked
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Bottom part of sautee make table
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on drawer to make table and handle broken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Hole in or other damage to wall. By back door and mop sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around walk in freezer door. Work order in to replace heat strip on door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 95F recheck 175F Operator replaced with fresh utensils and water and put on stove to heat up
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. End of make line and reach in drawers fry station
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of fry station under drawers
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with sticker on in top of make table. Operator removed to be washed
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook handles raw nuggets and then portioned sauce cup without changing gloves and washing hands Operator coached employee and employee washed hands and put on new gloves
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over fried green beans not in original box in walk in freezer. Operator switched
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Temperature picks that go into food in soiled pan Operator replaced pan and picks
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old ownership license posted
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch box in walk in cooler Operator removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook He put one on
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket broil station drawer torn
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around walk in freezer door and broil station make table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Microwave handle Gasket broil station drawer Ice machine filters
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut avocado still with sticker on in nacho plate station Operator removed
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in cooler drawer broil station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer cookline
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cookline
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of reach in cooler cooklinr
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cookline
May 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. breaded chicken Pattie's (50F - Cold Holding)per operator less than 4 hours. Put back in freezer to rapid chill.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By beer cooler.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of reach cooler by flat top grill. Backside of char grill Handwash sink by dishmachine
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler by flat top grill
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of cleaner on top of server prep area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents kitchen and light lenses.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes across from walk in in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler where meat is thawing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer kitchen. Fan covers produce walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Drawers fry station
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and bar area.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Soda machine in expo area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks and spoons in server area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In one of the stalls.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen. Operator replaced.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag on prep table in server area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. They put on beard guards.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dipperwell not turned on for ice cream scoops.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens in back across from 3 compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of fryers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers over microwave and on top of service window.
Aug 15, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container in ice machine. Bottle drink. Manager removed and discarded
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with stickers on cook line. Manager removed and staff washed.
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.