Caravan

8015 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809
African
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
20
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Caravan has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 19 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 13 violations before.

“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Caravan on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
7
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 56 cold holding in walk in cooler cooling overnight per operator Meat station had over 100 lbs of ribs, beef and chicken 50 F per operator to be cut and prepped. Advised cook to put some meat back into cooler for temperature recovery**Warning** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice 56 cold holding per operator cooling overnight in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
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. Raw chicken kabobs over beef kabobs in stand up fridge by dish machine. Operator placed chicken at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer and microwave at server station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
53A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans submitted but not yet approved for Back porch has tandoori oven, grill for kabobs, cold holding units, storage sheds with food and equipment and storage for single use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Chili oil garlic sauce and tomato sauce at server station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
53A-14-4
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. Rice, and multiple cooked items held in walk in and reach in coolers over 24 hours not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared outside. Employee cooking and preparing food in patio area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
08B-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs hanging from oven doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon, shaker and tongs stored in standing water 70f. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Patio screens broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
35B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
20
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice 56 cold holding per operator cooling overnight in walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken kabobs over beef kabobs in stand up fridge by dish machine. Operator placed chicken at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect by 3 compartment sink and dish machine area. 10 small flying insects on top of tomatoes stored in patio area. 3 small flying area in food prep area on top of white chest freezer. =14 total flying insects **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 56 cold holding in walk in cooler cooling overnight per operator Meat station had over 100 lbs of ribs, beef and chicken 50 F per operator to be cut and prepped. Advised cook to put some meat back into cooler for temperature recovery**Warning** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer and microwave at server station. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Cook line no hot and cold running water. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. **Warning**
53A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans submitted but not yet approved for Back porch has tandoori oven, grill for kabobs, cold holding units, storage sheds with food and equipment and storage for single use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Chili oil garlic sauce and tomato sauce at server station. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Warning**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, and multiple cooked items held in walk in and reach in coolers over 24 hours not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment on cooks line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Employee cooking and preparing food in patio area. **Warning**
08B-32-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs hanging from oven doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon, shaker and tongs stored in standing water 70f. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Patio screens broken. **Warning**
35B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers at front counter. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line. **Warning**
36-27-5
14
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. make table at entrance to kitchen pasta (46F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table at entrance to kitchen pasta (46F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding). In the cooler from yesterday - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain leading from ceiling to hand sink , located near dish. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in sink located on the cook line. Management removed pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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. Rice pudding and ther desserts in display case located at the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Over slicer. Management removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sugar. Management removed bowl from the container. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Middle make table on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs and ladles hanging from handle of the stove. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon inside pan of rice. Staff removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
10-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. First make table on the cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers in storage. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed zucchini over roasted vegetables. Management moved zucchini. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt . Added name. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
29
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table at entrance to kitchen pasta (46F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding). In the cooler from yesterday - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. make table at entrance to kitchen pasta (46F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain leading from ceiling to hand sink , located near dish. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in sink located on the cook line. Management removed pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Back porch has tandoori oven, grill for kabobs, cold holding units, storage for single use items. Screened in area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: 30 day extension to submit plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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. Rice pudding and ther desserts in display case located at the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed zucchini over roasted vegetables. Management moved zucchini. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt . Added name. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Over slicer. Management removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sugar. Management removed bowl from the container. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Middle make table on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs and ladles hanging from handle of the stove. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon inside pan of rice. Staff removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
10-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. First make table on the cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers in storage. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
26
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table at entrance to kitchen pasta (46F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding). In the cooler from yesterday
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. make table at entrance to kitchen pasta (46F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain leading from ceiling to hand sink , located near dish.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in sink located on the cook line. Management removed pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on cook line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Back porch has tandoori oven, grill for kabobs, cold holding units, storage for single use items. Screened in area. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Previously signed unable to locate. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice pudding and ther desserts in display case located at the bar.
02C-02-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. First make table on the cook line
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers in storage. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed zucchini over roasted vegetables. Management moved zucchini. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt . Added name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon inside pan of rice. Staff removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs and ladles hanging from handle of the stove. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Middle make table on cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sugar. Management removed bowl from the container.
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Over slicer. Management removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
23
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in produce cooler Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Drinks still in produce cooler **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of carrots stored on floor walk in cooler Mayonnaise under prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Food still on floor walk in cooler **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling, walls and fan vents soiled walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Still has some growth inside walk in cooler **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0 ppm chlorine **Warning**
22-49-4
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. Operator unable to find documents. Emailed operator with form to print and have employees sign **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in dump sink Advised manager hands needed to be wash in correct sink **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
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. Unable to find form. Emailed form to operator to print and keep **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by oven blocked by table **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator purchased ph test kit, and was unable to find other test kit **Warning**
16-32-5
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. Operator unable to find documents **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior all 3 microwaves cook line soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in produce cooler Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service to go boxes at server station not inverted **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling, walls and fan vents soiled walk in cooler **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of carrots stored on floor walk in cooler Mayonnaise under prep table **Warning**
08B-38-4
33
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee can in from outside and took order to table without washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects in back of kitchen. Next unannounced inspection per D. Corey.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Ac unit hose in sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets in sink at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs Quaternary and chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Spoons on floor behind front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler in kitchen no operational.
33-31-5
47
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 2 Outside of back door.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on table with food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk sugar bowl used. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
55
Nov 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside of back door.
29-34-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caravan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caravan on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caravan?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Caravan.

How does Caravan compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Caravan most recently scored 20 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Caravan's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Caravan have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Caravan 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 Caravan inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caravan is inspected around five times per year on average.