Chez Poupette Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
47
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Chez Poupette Restaurant stretching back to 2022. On Nov 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both sinks Front counter Back kitchen **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup bused to scoop meal **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on chest freezer **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen under equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of stove. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Togo boxes stored on the floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 upright reach- in coolers located in kitchen. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Triple sink floor drain water backing up onto the floor. Staff unclogged drain. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-03-4
47
Mar 11, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
90
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Provided operator with form **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License are current active.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Both lights on hood.
36-62-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One light at kitchen entrance.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters light grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
58
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook in kitchen
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over vegetables in front counter cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bathroom used by employees
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In bathroom used by employees
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Behind front counter
31B-05-4
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 - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. I front of cookline
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In bathroom
36-24-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains in kitchen, sack of onions and carrots behind front counter **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
39
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over papers in front counter cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (88F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (88F - Cold Holding). Operator states out approximately one hour, placed in cooler to chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink behind front counter disconnected. Cords in sink behind front counter
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Behind front counter
31B-05-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink behind front counter drain disconnected
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler at front counter **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chez Poupette Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chez Poupette Restaurant on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chez Poupette Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chez Poupette Restaurant.
How does Chez Poupette Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Chez Poupette Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Chez Poupette Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chez Poupette Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chez Poupette Restaurant 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 Chez Poupette Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chez Poupette Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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