Caoba Restaurant & Lounge
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
30
Score
Caoba Restaurant & Lounge has been inspected seven times since 2023. On Apr 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -ants in an amount too numerous to count throughout establishment **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -4 live roach inside dish machine at bar -1 live roach at hand wash sink at bar **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink at bar blocked by blenders
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink in kitchen -hand wash sink next to ice machine
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink in kitchen -hand wash sink next to ice machine
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bleach bottle in chemical closet not labeled
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand wash sink in kitchen
27-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -fish thawed in standing water
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -dishes next to 3 compartment sink
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee personal bag on dry storage shelf
40-06-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
35B-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. -rear door, latch
35B-04-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -slow draining hand wash sink in kitchen
29-20-5
30
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels on multiple ready to eat items. Advised to use coffee filters **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
14-86-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior Rim of ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator is serving steak to order. Provided operator with consumer advisory **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various containers of food are date marked with dates from several months ago. But per operator it's because the new stickers fall off. All items in restaurant currently prepared less than 7 days ago **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Unused cooler on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water of 77F . Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
47
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels on multiple ready to eat items. Advised to use coffee filters **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
14-86-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior Rim of ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator is serving steak to order. Provided operator with consumer advisory **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various containers of food are date marked with dates from several months ago. But per operator it's because the new stickers fall off. All items in restaurant currently prepared less than 7 days ago **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Unused cooler on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water of 77F . Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
43
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels on multiple ready to eat items. Advised to use coffee filters **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior Rim of ice machine **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator is serving steak to order. Provided operator with consumer advisory **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various containers of food are date marked with dates from several months ago. But per operator it's because the new stickers fall off. All items in restaurant currently prepared less than 7 days ago **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Unused cooler on cook line **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water of 77F . Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers **Warning**
23-03-4
43
Apr 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink and hose bib located outside. Mop sink has a faucet hose that hangs inside the sink without a vacuum attached.
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole around outlet in the kitchen Hole in the wall in the kitchen Over dry storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board connected to make table.
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwashers (2) kitchen and bar locations. not in use. Repair technician called. Will be using 2 triple sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 make tables in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2 women's restroom. Provided sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
55
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over bread in three door freezer near ice machine
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over whole muscle beef
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese pieces (43-51F - Cold Holding) in top of make table in kitchen, container overfilled. In unit less then 2 hours, Operator placed in walk-in cooler to chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Behind bar
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Silverware tray on handsink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make tables in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Behind bar **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items on floor in dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caoba Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caoba Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caoba Restaurant & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caoba Restaurant & Lounge.
How does Caoba Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Caoba Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Caoba Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Caoba Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Caoba Restaurant & Lounge 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 Caoba Restaurant & Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caoba Restaurant & Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.
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