U RESTAURANT/ COOL BEANS CAFE
350 S NORTHLAKE BLVD, Altamonte Springs FL 32701 · 407.830.1985
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
APR 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect near back door, beer cooler. -4 small flying insects on soda gun holster, dump sink behind bar.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over sauces and raw brisket over sliced turkey in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottle necks bottles at bar are soiled inside and outside to look. Operator removed to warewashing to be cleaned
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Soup well containers and pladtic bins.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils water of 126F
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic bins
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu/placard does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -cold smoked salmon on buffet. Operator placed signage stating salmon is raw.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -at hand wash sink in dish room. Operator will change batteries of place roll of towels on adjacent shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -spinach dip prepared Sunday per operator. Date added.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -broccoli cheese soup, cream sauce.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -broccoli cheese soup cooling overnight in walk-in cooler, 62° in center. -cream sauce cooling overnight in walk-in cooler, 59° in center.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -artichoke hearts, marinara sauce.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw comminuted beef above sweet potato fries in reach-in freezer on cook line. -raw hamburgers above fully cooked breaded chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage (49F - Cold Holding); batter (48F - Cold Holding); corned beef hash (50F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (49F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (47F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours in sauté cooler. Top pans not tight fitting, door possibly not closing properly. Recheck onions 43, other temps dropping. -single serve butter chips 71° on buffet, 49° in wait station cooler. Provided time plan via email to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink in dish room blocked by cart.
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. -salmon in cook line drawer. Still partially frozen. Operator cut packages during inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -in bulk panko.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 small flying insects in bar hand wash sink. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -half and half (48F - Cold Holding); milk (49F - Cold Holding) in cooler at coffee counter less than 4 hours. Product out of cooler frequently, operator will monitor.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect near back door, beer cooler. -4 small flying insects on soda gun holster, dump sink behind bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -hummus, babaganoush prepared 4/9.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -ham, shredded cheese (58-59F - Cold Holding) above top of cook line prep table less than 4 hours. Product moved into cooler for temperature recovery. -single serve butter 55F in wait station reach-in cooler. Butter had been on breakfast buffet less than 4 hours. Recommend adding butter to time plan.
Partially cooked raw animal food is not separated from ready-to-eat food. -chicken breasts with grill marks, not fully cooked, above fully cooked sausage on rack in walk-in cooler. Operator relocated chicken.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -soap not dispensing at hand wash sink in dish area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -between 2 coolers on cook line. Removed.
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -cooked potatoes on covered rack in walk-in cooler 44-52. Product moved to walk-in freezer for immediate temperature recovery. Recheck.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open box of raw turkey sausage over bagels in upright freezer. Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -trays of raw bacon above tray of cooked bacon in walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -mushroom sauce date marked 9/7. Unable to determine if label is correct. Product discarded.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. -beverage director expired, no other CFM. Proof of CFM may be emailed to Leslie.martin@myfloridalicense.com.
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.