Armando's Lake Nona
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
64
Score
Armando's Lake Nona has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 13 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Armando's Lake Nona's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop handle stored directly on shelf next to ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
10-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving where plates are stored at kitchen have dust build up - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
37
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line and prep table - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between prep table and reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
70
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
35
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3-5 small flying insects in pizza area next to hand wash sink.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in main kitchen is stained and is melted on ends **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 large plastic jugs sitting in hand sink filled with water on main cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in pizza area is
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dish area is not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Shelving in walk in cooler is slanted. -Gasket on reach in freezer on front cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of soda stored on floor in bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle on oven/stove in main kitchen, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in kitchen Reach in cooler on front cook line cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager double bucket it.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
43
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Dated marked preparation date, not thaw date. Operator dated properly **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on make tables
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In bar bartender used handwashing sink as dump sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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. Emailed copy to operator and he printed. Operator filled out form and had employees working sign form **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on make table doors hotline
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box bulk soda Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on hotline
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents outside of ice machine
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in kitchen over make table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Hotline make table
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By ice machine Behind fryers
36-27-5
37
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach and Degreaser spray bottles without label. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dishwasher area
36-34-5
Basic - Food being prepared with front door and bar windows open and no protection. Operator closed doors and turned on the air curtains.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-32-4
Basic - Light not functioning. From back kitchen hood **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 3 compartment sink area, wall soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cold smoked salmon over cooked chicken in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect by the bread station area and 1 in dish room area **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal banded . Discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in cookline hand wash sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 4 bottles with orange, yellow, brown liquid not labeled, operator instructed employee to label spray bottles **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dish room area
36-34-5
Basic - Food being prepared with front door and bar windows open and no protection. Operator closed garage doors and front door. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-32-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Salad station area **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Bread station area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons and spatulas in 88 degree water. . Removed from water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light out from hood in back kitchen
36-62-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salad cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee Gatorade in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled in flour bin **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
27
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
27
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooling overnight marinara with cooked onion 50F-72F. Chicken stock 44-47F cooling from previous day. Spaghetti 43-45F cooling from previous day. See stop sale **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Marinara 48F and 53f. Chicken stock 48F. Cooling in walk in cooler from previous day . In cooler overnight. **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - Carpaccio do Salmone; poached egg; Slightly runny egg on pizza bengiovane **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Armando's Lake Nona last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Armando's Lake Nona on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Armando's Lake Nona?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Armando's Lake Nona.
How does Armando's Lake Nona compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Armando's Lake Nona most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Armando's Lake Nona's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Armando's Lake Nona have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Armando's Lake Nona means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Armando's Lake Nona inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Armando's Lake Nona is inspected around three times per year on average.
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