Avalon Pockets
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
47
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Avalon Pockets stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around 10 violations, down from roughly 15 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer 400++ Operator change the water second check 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test kit used for sanitizer bucket no test 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. Mohamed last hired didn't have one . Operator asked him to sign . **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys-cellphones stored on shelves next to olive oil . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table .
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout corner of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 out by the hoods .
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. By the restroom.
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Drawer under grill and make table .
22-16-4
47
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Some pan stored at the employee hand sink by the 3 compartment sink . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods -mop sink . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor by the exit door and Labna stored on floor at the reach-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee energy drink stored at the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler and bottom of make table shelves . **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Kabob,falafel,fries not covered at the reach-in freezer. Operator discarded it . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back of the house by the 3 compartment sink area .
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Stored at the mop sink . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on prep table back of the house. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
39
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw kabob stored on top of falafel at the reach-in cooler .
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken stored on top of vegetables at the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink .
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda drink storage on floor at front area .
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket through kitchen equipment especially Bottom of make table and the drawer cooler under the grill. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make table. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods,mop sink .
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment and walk-in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. At the reach-in freezer.
08B-54-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen equipment.
23-24-4
35
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
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. Part of Florida Restaurant and .lodging books also emailed to Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Grill cleaner liquid.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green and red portable cutting boards. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in rear hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rear hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Gouma
53B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed one expired 2021, but license is current active.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes over prep table with cutting board, blender and plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket right door 3 door cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
02D-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open Red Bull in walk in cooler over ready to eat foods.
12B-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and peppers over various ready to foods like cut washed lettuce. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4
26
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect at the storage area in the back by the three compartment sink not touching any food . Next announcement visit per supervisor Randy Hicks .
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid online. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bread stored under raw kabobs reach-in freezer . Observed raw eggs stored top of cut lettuce at walk-in cooler . Provided for operator picture for how stored product.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee hand sink at the back area next to the three compartment sink .
31B-02-4
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. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee hand sink at the back area next to the three compartment sink .
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice made yesterday no label **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door .
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The hoods.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone and charger at prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onion and green pepper stored at the floor .
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn and build up soiled . Bottom of make table and the drawer cooler under the grill .
14-36-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case Aquafina water bottles stored at the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
26
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood vents **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over reach in coolers **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Added hairnet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside low boy under grill
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
70
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken (145F - Cooling) from 1 hour 45 minutes ago at 1:30. Manager placed on a sheet tray in freezer to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in sink next to triple sink.. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 1. Walk-in cooler door and gaskets 2. Reach-in freezer
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over storage rack has hole. Air conditioning vent falling out of ceiling.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.Gas stovetop 2. Sides of fryer
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.entrance to kitchen.
36-02-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Avalon Pockets last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Avalon Pockets on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Avalon Pockets?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Avalon Pockets.
How does Avalon Pockets compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Avalon Pockets most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Avalon Pockets' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Avalon Pockets have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Avalon Pockets 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.
How often is Avalon Pockets inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Avalon Pockets is inspected around two times per year on average.
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