Best Seafood Place
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Best Seafood Place eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orlando restaurant scores 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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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
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
86
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front service counter. Operator hand employee refill dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
86
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 salmon fillets in reach in cooler.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Red snapper listed on the menu. Verified invoices and box snapper. Operator changed menu to snapper. **Corrected On-Site**
52-04-5
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Facility had hot water shut off. Operator turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-18-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator had employee buy bleach during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-38-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 salmon fillets in reach in cooler thawed in package. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
33-15-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
43
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Soap, paper towels and sign missing front hand sink Operator put soap, paper towels and sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer for ware wash. Operator had employee buy bleach during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer in front produce cooler. Operator put thermometer in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. No back flow preventer at 3 compartment sink where hose connects **Repeat Violation**
29-38-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lid broken
33-15-4
70
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cooking then went to peel cooled eggs without washing hands or changing gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Operator using lemon scented bleach advised operator bleach for contact food surfaces only. Non-scented.
41-28-4
High Priority - Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Shrimp cooked 130 advised operator shrimp was still undercooked employee placed shrimp in microwave to finish cook.
03C-75-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle in cooler by front counter and on shelf by bottled water.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap, handwashing sign, and paper towels at hand-wash sink at front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in cooler by front counter and on shelf by bottled water.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at handwashing sink in kitchen.
27-16-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water dripping on to floor at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
29-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Crawfish, shrimp, chicken at 3 compartment sink thawing.
06-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board by 3 compartment sink.
14-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. No blackflow at 3 compartment sink.
29-38-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use.
32-09-4
23
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service boxes of cups stored on floor in hallway next to employee area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar next to front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups and containers stored on floor in dry storage area and in back of kitchen next to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On prep table on cook line.**Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Best Seafood Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Best Seafood Place on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Best Seafood Place?
Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Best Seafood Place.
How does Best Seafood Place compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Best Seafood Place most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Best Seafood Place's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Best Seafood Place have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Best Seafood Place 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 Best Seafood Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Best Seafood Place is inspected around two times per year on average.
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