Armando's
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Armando's has 15 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Armando's 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 500+ppm quaternary for 3 compartment sink. Operator added water. 400ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line. Operator placed paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line. Operator placed soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At cook line and dish area
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers soiled at walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at salad station
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing shrimp at room temperature at cook line. Operator placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad station reach in cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar and cocoa powder. Operator placed label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - 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 not date marked in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven soiled with debris **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
82
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches at dishwasher 3 live roaches under 3 compartment sink 1 live roach at prep table shelve 2 live roaches at dish dry rack 1 live pizza station Total: 10 live roaches **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 5 small flying insects at bar station **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 00ppm Operator will use 3 compartment to wash, rinse and sanitize **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at prep station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches floor prep table 1 dead roach floor cook line 1 dead roach dish area Total dead: 4 dead roaches **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris **Warning**
22-08-4
47
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside storage shed used for more then just paper products and cleaning supplies. 3 tall reach in coolers and 1 chest freezer located outside with no enclosed walls or door. And shelves with cases of vegetables. Per operator he is getting a permit for a new walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Per operator permit was approved for new walk in cooler. Waiting on due date for delivery **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside storage shed used for more then just paper products and cleaning supplies. 3 tall reach in coolers and 1 chest freezer located outside with no enclosed walls or door. And shelves with cases of vegetables. Per operator he is getting a permit for a new walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Per operator permit was approved for new walk in cooler. Waiting on due date for delivery **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside storage shed used for more then just paper products and cleaning supplies. 3 tall reach in coolers and 1 chest freezer located outside with no enclosed walls or door. And shelves with cases of vegetables. Per operator he is getting a permit for a new walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Per operator permit was approved for new walk in cooler. Waiting on due date for delivery **Time Extended**
51-16-7
82
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sani spray bottle next to olive oil and clean cloths in pizza station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In cook line **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside storage shed used for more then just paper products and cleaning supplies. 3 tall reach in coolers and 1 chest freezer located outside with no enclosed walls or door. And shelves with cases of vegetables. Per operator he is getting a permit for a new walk in cooler. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in reach in cooler in pizza station **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit kitchen door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Next to salad station over clean plates. Operator removed all sticky tapes and rewashed all plates. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Cases of tomatoes, limes and potatoes outside storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tomato sauce in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Outside chest freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over clean plates in server area. Operated moved all plates and washed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler at cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust **Warning**
14-17-4
37
Jan 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook
13-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In the hood
36-62-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza station interior soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in the cooler
36-02-5
64
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At both outside water sources - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner spray cans stored next to clean dishes at frontline - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel or soap at hand wash sink at cooks line No paper towel at hand wash sink at coffee station - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave next to hand wash sink at prep area - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Ravioli in reach in freezer at cooks line no lid - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. At dish wash/prep area - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky rape stored over bread station - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
35B-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At coffee station and bar - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at salad station make table - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no beard guard - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Black reach in cooler at prep station right side door - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sauce stored on floor at walk in cooler located outside - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At middle reach in cooler on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper stored next to bread basket on top of oven - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
35
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner spray cans stored next to clean dishes at frontline
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At both outside water sources
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mashed potatoes-56F Liquid eggs-51F Per operator in reach in cooler overnight
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes-56F Liquid eggs-51F Per operator in reach in cooler overnight
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel or soap at hand wash sink at cooks line No paper towel at hand wash sink at coffee station
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 operator food employee reporting agreement **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At middle reach in cooler on cooks line
10-17-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sauce stored on floor at walk in cooler located outside
08B-47-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky rape stored over bread station
35B-08-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. At dish wash/prep area
36-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at salad station make table
14-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At coffee station and bar
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Black reach in cooler at prep station right side door
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
16-21-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ravioli in reach in freezer at cooks line no lid
08B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cooks line
22-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave next to hand wash sink at prep area
22-08-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper stored next to bread basket on top of oven
35B-02-4
21
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
58
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Armando's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Armando's on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Armando's?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Armando's.
How does Armando's compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
Armando's most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Armando's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Armando's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Armando's 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Armando's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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