Arooga's Grille House and Sports Bar
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Arooga's Grille House and Sports Bar six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Arooga's Grille House and Sports Bar's latest score of 100 sits above the Winter Park average of 83. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar machine 0PPM replaced sanitizer primed and tested 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep book
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -diamond plate on the walk in cooler door is curling -heater to the door frame to the freezer is not working
14-11-5
55
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to pretzel reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
82
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomatoes,pasta,mango salsa,cheese,cut lettuce, beef all temping between 50F-55F. 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. Cut tomatoes,pasta,mango salsa,cheese,cut lettuce, beef all temping between 50F-55F. Per operator in reach in cooler overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer at prep area and microwave located above reach in cooler at salad station
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Hand washing sinks at prep area and wait station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler across from flat top grill on cooks line is not keeping 41F temperature
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind CO2 tank in CO2 room
36-24-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to pretzel reach in cooler
29-49-6
43
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine reading, 0ppm. Operator has triple sink set up and will be using sink till dish machine is fixed **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken temping at 47F,per operator chicken was in reach in cooler less than 3 hours, due to a busy lunch reach in cooler lid was open.Operator put ice bag over chicken **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink located at the beginning of the kitchen is not removed, it does not dispense hot or cold water**Warning** **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lids on make table on cooks line not secure on their hinges and fall apart whenever it's being opened
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer and ice build up in reach in freezer that ice cream is kept on **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave located by ice cream reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in drawers on cooks line have food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to ice cream reach in freezer
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above the metal ladder in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arooga's Grille House and Sports Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arooga's Grille House and Sports Bar on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arooga's Grille House and Sports Bar?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Arooga's Grille House and Sports Bar.
How does Arooga's Grille House and Sports Bar compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
Arooga's Grille House and Sports Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Arooga's Grille House and Sports Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Arooga's Grille House and Sports Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Arooga's Grille House and Sports Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Arooga's Grille House and Sports Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arooga's Grille House and Sports Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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