Bite Down

1206 W Robinson St, Vin# 3675, Orlando, FL 32805

Other

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Bite Down has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Bite Down on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : ribs in the boat cooler, 50°. Bags of ice were purchased and added. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed : pre breaded and cooked chicken patty, stored in a ziploc bag, no date.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of drying devices at the hand wash sink. Napkins were added. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a jacket stored on the prep table just inside the door.

40-06-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : utensils in 71° water on the cutting table.

10-07-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : lack of a visible choking poster. One was emailed.

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed : the last inspection was not in the book.

51-18-6

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 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. Observed : lack of a written plan. One was emailed.

11-27-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : lack of a choking poster. One was emailed.

51-13-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk bbq sauce stored on the floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : in the glass for reach-in cooler, employee food in a zip-loc bag, stored with and over customer food. This was placed on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed : lack of 2" or larger license number on the service side of the vehicle.

50-04-4

May 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed bowl.

14-01-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the beans in the hot box were at 124°. These are being placed on the flat top, needing to reach 165°. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a metal bowl in the hand wash sink. The bowl was moved to the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of Peter towels at the hand wash sink. Napkins were added. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed: no visible Consumer advisory. The one in the 3 ring binder was taped to the service window. A file copy was emailed. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed: the license number was not on the service side of the mobile unit.

50-04-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: unsealed water bottles at the cook top and first prep table.

12B-07-4

Apr 10, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bite Down last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bite Down on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bite Down?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bite Down.

How does Bite Down compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Bite Down most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Bite Down's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bite Down have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bite Down means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bite Down inspected?

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

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