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VAMPIRE PENGUIN

515 N PARK AVE #102, Apopka FL 32712 · 407-703-8003

Last inspected Aug 14, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5815527
Grade history
OCT 23
JUL 24
AUG 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -food service license expired 4-1-25. Facility open and operating.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $0

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2023031393May 16, 2023Oct 18, 2023

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -food service license expired 4-1-25. Facility open and operating.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -unisex restroom door not fully self-closing.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice buildup up in bench freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk in reach in cooler opened within 7 days.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -does not close tightly.
Basic/32-04-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of styrofoam cups on floor in back room.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 20, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with handout
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. Advised operator Manager food certificate must be made available during inspection
Intermediate/53A-08-4/Warning
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. Per Assistant Manager, no documents are kept onsite, advised operator that employee training must be made available for all employees over 60 days of employment, several employees hired since original opening date
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with handout, advised all employees must read and sign form, have available during every inspection
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable To board at make station in kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Several coolers - interior soiled
Basic/22-16-4/Warning

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.