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VOODOO BAYOU

7525 W SAND LAKE RD, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-982-9777

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5815992
Grade history
FEB 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 32 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gumbo was at 46f and etouffe was at 51 f held from last night.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled / stained with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -red cutting boards, operator discarded cutting boards that were heavily soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -operator cleaned interior during time of inspection
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting boards in dish machine area White cutting boards in sushi area
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish machine area
Basic/24-08-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. In front expo line, operator discarded
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ready to eat sushi in front of raw fish in reach in cooler in front counter
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Clean coffee creamer carafes not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In server side beverage station not protected, manager placed under shelf
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in sushi side station
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In back dish machine area
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bamboo toothpicks not inverted in sushi side station
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked lobster meat in side sushi station
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1)White cutting board on front line-Chef discarded 2) can opener middle line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing clear toxic substance not labeled in dish room
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use ice paddle stored on soiled surface between uses. Ledge of ice machine
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On top of fried chicken warmer
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer by office, raw pork belly over prepared Crab wraps.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. in walk-in cooler Raw shrimp over cooked pork belly Raw pork belly next to raw fish
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked mushroom in walk-in cooler dated marked 1/22
High priority/01B-24-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at open bar soiled. Can opener soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep station by walk-in cooler.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at beverage station by office.
Basic/51-11-4
Employee eating while preparing food at prep station by walk-in cooler. Manager addressed
Basic/12B-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Across from dish machine in dish room
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer at enclosed bar
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On soup kettle.
Basic/10-20-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler unwashed avocados over washed lettuce, unwashed eggplant over washed lettuce, Raw shrimp over ready to eat crawfish.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Broth containers in walk-in cooler not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Gumbo, 46f, etouffe 51f, held from last night. Stop Sale.
High priority/03D-02-5
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean dish at front bar without washing hands.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored next to butter in walk-in cooler. Raw salmon stored over pickles in walk in cooler. Raw ground pork stored over raw shrimp in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gumbo was at 46f and etouffe was at 51 f held from last night.
High priority/01B-02-5
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Gumbo and etouffe were filled too high in containers.
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled Mixer head is heavily soiled. Meat slicer heavily encrusted with debris. Interior of spray hose is soiled. Ice tea dispenser is soiled. Interior of dough roller is soiled. Reach in cooler at front bar has debris. Condiment bottles in dry storage has heavy debris on tray.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times throughout the establishment.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell oysters.
Intermediate/01C-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Some oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination in dry storage area.
Intermediate/01B-16-5
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Exterior and back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Oil and bacon on floor in walk in cooler. Plantain chips in dry storage on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away in front bar area.
Basic/10-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Light shield missing in walk-in cooler.
Basic/38-01-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed romaine over washed lettuce in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Dishwashing area.
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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