Canteen
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
50
Score
Canteen appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to nine violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Canteen's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken breast (101F - Hot Holding); tenders chicken (133F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours on the line. Management discarded chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's restroom on one of the dispensers.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink on the cook line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole around chase line. Located in dry storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Holding door closed on reach in cooler that's located on the expo side of cooks line.
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low bow cooler on the cook line
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
33-15-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Management removed the scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Management states it's being replaced.
29-49-6
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
29-18-4
50
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. renewed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ; cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding), less than 4 hours on the line. Staff placed in another unit to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink near dry storage area. Staff added soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink and cook line.
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy freezer under grill drawers won't close. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates over cook line. Staff turned over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink in dish area
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at dish area
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back prep area vent
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Manager turned over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
35
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
67
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Salad items on make table in kitchen. Operator labeled with correct time **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At drive thru **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over prep table
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Low boy cooler under make table in kitchen, closest to fryers
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor in dry storage area
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, at three compartment sink
29-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Canteen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Canteen on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Canteen?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Canteen.
How does Canteen compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Canteen most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Canteen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Canteen have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Canteen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Canteen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Canteen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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