Bice Ristorante

5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
Italian
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Bice Ristorante has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust”, showing up five times.

Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Bice Ristorante is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Coffe machine installed 7/23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
86
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Kitchen 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not in use from food preparation/dishwashing area due to broken pipe. Must be fixed for proper use **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Coffe machine installed 7/23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to ingredient bin cracked next to double door reach in freezer **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind prep oven **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet at the bar **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop bucket **Warning**
42-01-4
52
Jan 8, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Speed rack blocking sink between cooks line and three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Coffee station installed 7/23
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1)Behind equipment at bar 2) wall where server soda gun is 3) around wine double door cooler in server hallway
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk in cooler on back of condenser . Maintenance showed up during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Dish room
36-62-4
64
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on clean item shelf
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink by back door
29-11-4
82
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw cut beef over portioned cooked pasta in double door reach in freezer next to elevator **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cooks line and dish room
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup on coils of walk in cooler first fan.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1)Behind table top oven in kitchen 2) behind three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop bucket by elevator **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
70
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For tuna Manager called vendor and they emailed the parasite destruction letter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun on server side of the bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Debris in hand sink at the bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 1)Wall and ceiling soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind the table top oven in kitchen 2) wall soiled in dish room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean plastic pans on clean item shelf on dish room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from salad station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Winds double door reach in cooler in server alley **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
58
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For tuna Manager called vendor and they emailed the parasite destruction letter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-23 Operator paid during inspection Confirmation#236002345 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired February 2023 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun on server side of the bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Debris in hand sink at the bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - 1)Wall and ceiling soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind the table top oven in kitchen 2) wall soiled in dish room **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean plastic pans on clean item shelf on dish room **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from salad station **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Winds double door reach in cooler in server alley **Warning**
14-33-4
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Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Undercounter reach in on cooks line across from char boiler Raw steak 48 Raw lamb 45 Less than four hours Chef placed ice under and around to,rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. By plates and single service items at the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at the bar soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets and speed rack blocking on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in dish room clean item shelf **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle to microwave on cooks line missing
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in prep area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of salamander on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottles in reach in freezer with ice cream
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On speed rack at room temperature Fish and shrimp
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind table top,oven in prep area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By reach in freezer
42-01-4
Basic - White Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
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Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bice Ristorante last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bice Ristorante on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bice Ristorante?

Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bice Ristorante.

How does Bice Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

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

Has Bice Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bice Ristorante have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bice Ristorante 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 Bice Ristorante inspected?

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