Avanti Pool Bar and Grille
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Avanti Pool Bar and Grille has nine inspections in the public record. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./raw ground beef (burger patties) cold holding at 45F overnight in cold drawers/front line. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse./raw ground beef (burger patties) cold holding at 45F overnight in cold drawers/front line.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./two soda nozzles at the outside bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
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./yogurt partial packaged on site missing date of product was packaged/customer self service reach in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning./two light bulbs out/cook line.
36-62-4
55
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw burger patties 46F, sausage patties 48F/both less than 4 hours/raw burger in ice bath, rechecked 40F, sausage patties moved to walk in freezer, rechecked 38F. Yogurt parfait 49F overnight dining room grab and go cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Yogurt parfait 49F overnight dining room grab and go cooler.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./chemical spray bottle/on outside bar floor.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/next to mop sink.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
55
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./bar hand sink/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./bar hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
74
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./cut lettuce, walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./small two door reach in cooler gasket soiled, front counter across from the oven. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./outside bar. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin./right side interior. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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./cut fruit and yogurt cups, dining area self service cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning./two light bulbs out/cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
70
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw steak stored over croissants, walk in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles./all three sanitizing buckets at front line over 500ppm.
41-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake batter 48F, liquid eggs 49F/less than 4 hours, insufficient ice, adding ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap./front line hand sink.
31B-06-4
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 emailed to new manager.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./missing one employee's training, front staff Ms. Victoria.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./cut melon not date marked, walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./green cutting board on cleaned dish rack.
14-09-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, front line hand sink.
29-20-5
35
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./front counter hand sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./front counter hand 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 no date marking, front reach in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine./top of the dish machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./metal container used to scoop flour, storage room.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./green and blue cutting boards on cleaned dish shelf.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./kitchen employees wearing a watch while preparing food/ **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
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./cut fruit cup and yogurt in customer self service reach in cooler.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine air filters soiled. Front counter reach in cooker gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor./front counter under cook line hand sink/ **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
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Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./milk 54F, coffee station reach in cooler, less than 4 hours/iced immediately, rechecked 42F/ **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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./chlorine 0ppm, set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./wiping cloth inside hand sink/ **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in rinse sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning./two light bulbs, cook line.
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./bar hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Avanti Pool Bar and Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Avanti Pool Bar and Grille on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Avanti Pool Bar and Grille?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Avanti Pool Bar and Grille.
How does Avanti Pool Bar and Grille compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Avanti Pool Bar and Grille most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Avanti Pool Bar and Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Avanti Pool Bar and Grille have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Avanti Pool Bar and Grille 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 Avanti Pool Bar and Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Avanti Pool Bar and Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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