Cafe Pinar
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Cafe Pinar has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around nine violations across recent inspections versus roughly 15 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orlando restaurant scores 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Take out bags in reach in freezer **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat at sliding door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bin with black beans blocking hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-14-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cutting board at prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks in server station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-18-4
50
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. plantain (74F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice and beans (104F - Hot Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to fryer **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Provided form and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next to fryer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan in reach in cooler. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in storage. Educated manager about ways to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Dish area **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table on cook line. Manager added thermometer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum Togo pans I stored next to make table. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink located next to slicer. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water on Sink next to fryer . **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing tile and holes around pipes in dish area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to mop sink **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
23
Jun 24, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 in make table - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
01B-14-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with chemicals located On the counter next to clean dishes. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next to fryer. Staff added soap. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Multiple squeeze bottles with orange substance at all hand sinks including restroom. Staff states it's soap. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
41-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes around pipe near mop sink Over triple sink Over hand sink located next to the prep sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee on prep table next to microwave. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat, cell phones and purses stored on prep tables next to slicer,microwave, and other equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 85F multiple utensils. Spoons, spatulas, and tongs. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado in make table, cut with the sticker on it. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
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Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee scratched head with gloves on and picked up cleaned utensils to turn food
12A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer with individual packets of sugar.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large white board. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven doors old food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and jacket on shelf with canned goods **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle will not turn on. Sink in front of stove. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bulk rice stored under Han sink
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils 80F.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Large ovens black debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids on all bulk containers soiled with old food debris. Fans in walk in cooler dust build up. Shelf with condiments.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Forks on floor on front line.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table on front of oven **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Make table in back hallway.
33-31-5
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Old food debris .
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White stand up freezer.
14-69-4
32
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken and beef above produce in walk in cooler
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of non operational Food warmer old food debris and odor. Small white cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on cook line, sink on front line and sink in ware wash area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink on front line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in sauce in walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1 in dining room.
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License are current active. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf on top of can drinks.
40-06-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet in ware washing are is stripped and will not turn on.
29-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Deep fryer door.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both ovens on gas stoves.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in cooler.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of grill build up of old food debris. Outside of bulk containers old food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in front of oven.
29-49-6
33
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelves in walk in cooler are soiled with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees present. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Operator has to reschedule exam **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License are current active. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Light not sufficient in walk in cooler. Light only at entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
67
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over beef in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Multiple bottles on shelf over make table in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
41-07-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook in kitchen. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
12A-25-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (79F - Hot Holding) on cookline. Operator states out less then four hours, will reheat to proper temperature **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fork in sink at grill **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At grill - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple water bottles in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of sacks of rice **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at grill - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Under service cooler at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
33
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed into hand, then handled clean dishes. Coached employee on proper hand washing **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Glass door freezer. Raw beef over hash browns **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over vegetables in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near fryet
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shoes under prep table in kitchen, cellphone on shelf in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of barbecue sauce in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on top of white cooler **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen
36-27-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Pinar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Pinar on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Pinar?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cafe Pinar.
How does Cafe Pinar compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Cafe Pinar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Cafe Pinar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Pinar have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Pinar 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 Cafe Pinar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Pinar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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