Caffe Positano
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Caffe Positano, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Apopka facility scores 78, putting Caffe Positano on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw poultry over salmon in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for machine at bar **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous cooked foods from previous day not dated **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue cleaner in spray bottle at bar not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic cup stored in cheese **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in hallway
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease in kitchen and warewashing
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on refrigerator handle - end of cooks line **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers in upright cooler end of cooks line are cracked/broken , several food containers in walk-in-cooler cracked/broken **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. One oven on cooks line soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Some soups, pizzas and deserts do not have proper labeling, shelving is labeled but not individual products, advised operator that all items need labeling on each product.
02D-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door unit next to hand sink in line has rusted shelves **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 12 packs of Ossobuco - (veal shank) defrosting at room temperature in food container on rack in dry storage hallway - operator moved to walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
39
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available for bar dish machine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in walk-in-cooler and coolers l. Line has foods from previous day not dates **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust on cook line and ware washing area
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair handle to upright cooler end of cooks line **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Storage containers in walk-in-freezer cracked and cooler end of cooks line **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
02D-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler end of cooks line next to left of hand sink has rust on shelves **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
55
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods from previous day in coolers not dated
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at bar area **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Blue tank out back door
51-11-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on cooler door handle cooks line **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on shelves with pans **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Few containers in walk-in-cooler corners are cracked Lid to hot holding g unit for bread in dining room cracked
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to u it end of cooks line by hand sink
14-33-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bucket in ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
55
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles in dining room not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous cooked foods in cooler on line not dated from previous day
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in areas of kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair cooler door handle on line
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on cases of food by back door
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several cracked containers throughout facility
14-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go deserts in cooler at front counter does not have labeling on product
02D-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of cooler holding dough at front counter
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
52
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink front pizza station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets hanging on rack with pans and food products
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of sauce on floor in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caffe Positano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caffe Positano on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caffe Positano?
Across the inspection record, “duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Caffe Positano.
How does Caffe Positano compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Caffe Positano most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has Caffe Positano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caffe Positano have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Caffe Positano 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 Caffe Positano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caffe Positano is inspected around three times per year on average.
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