THRIVE COCKTAIL LOUNGE AND EATERY
13 S ORANGE AVE, Orlando FL 32801 · 389-222-9668
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Operator is making garlic in fused oil in house. Dated 12/27. Operator immediately discarded
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018057514 | Oct 29, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Pepper jam, miso paste, roasted garlic all dated 8/13-8/14. In walk in cooler. Operator discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in ice holder with standing water. Operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of both Ovens
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in Little syrup cooler at bar next to dish machine
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Tile section in kitchen in front of small ice machine
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Operator washed fruit and placed it in original packaging container
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheeses in prep cooler. Operator immediately removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Operator is making garlic in fused oil in house. Dated 12/27. Operator immediately discarded
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Operator inverted
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop. Operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens on line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dishwasher
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on ice machine. Operator immediately inverted
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee Drink on expo station. And employee drinks on dry rice container. Operator immediately removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Air filters on ice machine. Operator immediately removed to clean. ( corrected on site) - fan cover in walk in cooler -Gaskets in cooler at bar right of dish machine -Gaskets in sushi cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Straws and toothpicks at bar. Operator immediately removed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado over tuna for sushi in sushi prep table. Operator immediately removed
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bucket had soap inside. Stored under sink at sushi station. Operator immediately removed
Dec 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Dec 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested heat machine multiple times max temperature was 152F
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At sushi station
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Nov 25, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chiminchurri,,umami butter, strawberry compo, Garlic butter, Hummus, all dated between 11/5/11/12. Operator immediately discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic infused oil at room temperature above stove. For 1.5hrs. Per operator. Operator immediately put into cooler for temperature recovery.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested heat machine multiple times max temperature was 152F
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At sushi station
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on expo station
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under expo table on floor. Operator immediately cleaned (Corrected On-Site) Floor under fryers and oven
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers and oven Gaskets in main prep cooler in kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Multiple unwashed vegetables over multiple ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator immediately corrected.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Labels on multiple oil bottles
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. O perator is holding rice for 6hrs. Educated operator on 4hr and 6hr rule for time control. Operator discarded rice to start new batch
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Operator is holding rice for 6hrs. See stop sale. Educated operator on 4hr and 6hr rule for time control. Rice was made at 11:30 am Operator discarded rice to start new batch
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 120Fqueso 2 hrs on stove per operator. Advised operator to reheat to 165F for immediate temperature recovery
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Light build up of black mold. Operator immediately cleaned
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Flour and sugar containers
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at sushi station
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. on top of ice machine is dusty with scoop stored.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On top of ice machine Air filter vents for ice machine
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink on cook line in disrepair. Per operator the pipe leaks. Operator has sink temporarily disabled and repairs scheduled. Employees are using other hand sink on cook line
Jan 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. Dish machine at bar 00ppm
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink on shelf above lids single service Togo items
Food stored on floor. Boxed oil
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Short rib Thawing in standing water at room temperature. Operator immediately put under running water
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at bar 0ppm chlorine. Advised operator to sanitize dishes at 3 bay sink at bar
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with time plan.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop Tempura flour from container
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch box and open container drink on server expo.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at bar
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink by dishwasher, hand sink by wait station, hand sink at bar
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining hand sink next to dishwasher
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.