Backlot Bistro

1000 Universal Studio Plz, Orlando, FL 328197601

American

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Backlot Bistro has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up two times.

Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Backlot Bistro is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hotel pans on clean item shelf in dish room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer across from tilt kettles

14-69-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry By ovens . **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - TwoRoach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Blast chiller Operator killed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-05-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins on clean item rack in dish room **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Outside of walk in coolers and freezers in bakery side

36-27-5

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Dish area covered with standing water. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler door glass cracked Work order placed **Corrective Action Taken**

14-11-5

Basic - Unwashed vegetables stored with ready-to-eat cheese prep kitchen walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - White Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on lounge. Chef discarded cutting board **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Chef determined time and placed stickers **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs behind liquid eggs on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Employee beverage top of chemical holding rack with single service gloves under **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind fan covers on walk in cooler fan cover in production kitchen

23-03-4

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - 24-05-4 Observed: Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner by self service pastry counter in lounge **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

24-05-4

Basic - 42-01-4 Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Production kitchen and bakery **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

42-01-4

Basic - 14-69-4 Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer outside of ovens in bakery **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic

14-69-4

Basic - 16-46-4 Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Squeeze bottles on cooks line in lounge **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic

16-46-4

Basic - 23-03-4 Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in bakery walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic

23-03-4

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Backlot Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Backlot Bistro on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Backlot Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Backlot Bistro.

How does Backlot Bistro compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Backlot Bistro most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Backlot Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Backlot Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Backlot Bistro 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 Backlot Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Backlot Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.

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