5 Chicks/Juan Veldez
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
32
Score
Inspectors have visited 5 Chicks/Juan Veldez four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 17 violations each, up from closer to 10 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found./observed three flying insects in kitchen near mop sink and CO2 tank area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./red cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./Juan Veldez front hand sink used to rinse coffee jar without sanitized.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./hand sink/back kitchen Juan Veldez.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label./hand soap no label/hand sink/Juan Veldez.
41-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./on front counter table/5 Chicks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./employee's bag stored on top of single service items. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water./around mop sink area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./kitchen under ice machine and 3 compartment sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice./front counter ice bin/ **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Light not functioning./two light bulbs out/5 Chicks cook line.
36-62-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./front counter to go boxes.
25-06-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment./hand sinks area.
33-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed ginger stored over sauces/walk in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle./hand sink/front counter/Juan Veldez.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./cooked chicken wings hot holding at 128F, less than 1 hour per cook/reheated to 165F or above before serving.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./quat strips not not available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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./one new employees with no.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./personal bag on top of single service container/ **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./utensil for batter, front counter/ **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./behind cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./seasoning bucket on food storage shelf/ **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found./one live roach on kitchen storage rack/bottom rack/killed and sanitized by manager/ **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - 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./form printed and signed by employees/ **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./coffee bar side front hand sink used to rinse smoothie machine/
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./frint counter/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./cook.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation./cook/ **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./77F, on prep table/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
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Oct 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./white cutting board.
22-02-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair./kitchen entrance hand sink leaking.
29-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./salt and sugar containers/ **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./drinks stored over can goods, storage shelves/ **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/front line.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./72F, front counter.
10-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 5 Chicks/Juan Veldez last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 5 Chicks/Juan Veldez on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 5 Chicks/Juan Veldez?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 5 Chicks/Juan Veldez.
How does 5 Chicks/Juan Veldez compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
5 Chicks/Juan Veldez most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has 5 Chicks/Juan Veldez's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at 5 Chicks/Juan Veldez have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at 5 Chicks/Juan Veldez means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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