Bigfire American Fare

1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL 32819
American
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Bigfire American Fare has been inspected seven times since 2022. On Dec 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Employee personal items stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Bigfire American Fare is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron on table across from grill **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
95
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burgers over raw beef skewers in under counter cooler on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Chicken in walk in cooler. Chef removed from vacuum seal **Corrected On-Site**
03G-53-1
82
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ten 1 gallon bags of house made cheese sauce dated 8/12 in downstairs walk in cooler
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ten 1 gallon bags of house made cheese sauce dated 8/12 in downstairs walk in cooler
01B-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Cooks line 112F Turned heat up Then was 155F Bar untenils oat the bar 83F, discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
70
Apr 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head on first floor **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some missing
01C-03-4
82
Mar 29, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1)Raw burger over raw chopped bacon on speed rack in walk in cooler 2) raw ground bison over raw commercially portioned filet in prep walk in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled in downstairs prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the wood fire grill on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
74
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag next to brick oven **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans downstairs **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at the bar.
29-17-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bigfire American Fare last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bigfire American Fare on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bigfire American Fare?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bigfire American Fare.

How does Bigfire American Fare compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Bigfire American Fare most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Bigfire American Fare's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bigfire American Fare have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bigfire American Fare 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 Bigfire American Fare inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bigfire American Fare is inspected around two times per year on average.