Beef N Buns

12200 Menta St 111, Orlando, FL 32837
American
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Beef N Buns has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orlando restaurant scores 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
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/. Business has taken over space next door. Plans to join both spaces to create one restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Ground beef in its package thawing in water in mop sink. **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over sauces in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at kitchen entrance blocked by a fan. Handwashing sink near ware washing blocked by turbo cooker. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at kitchen entrance. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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/. Business has taken over space next door. Plans to join both spaces to create one restaurant. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two bottles containing yellow substance identified by operator as multi purpose sanitizer not labeled at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls used as scoop in sugar bulk containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cans and plastic bottled drinks stored on floor in hallway near restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of spoons and forks on the floor at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers containing seasoned flour, sugar and Cajun seasoning not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Several packages of ground beef thawing in standing water in mop sink. Vegetables thawing in standing water at warewashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
39
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over sauces in standup reach in cooler. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid at front counter. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to reach-in freezer by entrance of kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water bottles stored on floor at hallway leading to bathrooms. Operator moved to shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of utensil touching sugar. Operator placed upright. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Light not functioning. One light under hood system.
36-62-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At standup cooler and at maketable reach-in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water. Operator placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cabbage stored over salsas in standup reach-in cooler, operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of brown seasoning, sugar, and flour not labeled.
02D-01-5
50
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over iceberg lettuce at reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Grilled onions and cut cabbage temping between 60F-70F.Per operator items were in reach in cooler cooler overnight
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled onions and cut cabbage temping between 60F-70F.Per operator items were in reach in cooler cooler overnight
03A-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom door
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottles stored on dry dish storage rack **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not keeping TCS food 41F and below
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in kitchen Reach in cooler on cooks line has food debris **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from cooking elements on cooks line
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and potato starch in clear containers not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs over cheese and whipped cream in cooler. Operator lowered the eggs to be under the ready to eat items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked with table and trash can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs chlorine test kit
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided and posted during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the back door
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Next to hood
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. From reach in coolers
14-09-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 49 seats in the establishment, provided change seating form to operator.
51-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging from oven door handle **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in coolers
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both bathrooms missing signs
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing on the prep table
06-01-5
33
Feb 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Under triple sink.
36-24-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beef N Buns last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beef N Buns on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beef N Buns?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Beef N Buns.

How does Beef N Buns compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Beef N Buns most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Beef N Buns' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Beef N Buns have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beef N Buns 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 Beef N Buns inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beef N Buns is inspected around two times per year on average.