Christini's
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Christini's, the earliest from 2022. Christini's was last inspected on Nov 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Orlando restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean Spoons and forks not inverted near dish machine area
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish machine area
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cambros of chicken stock in walk in cooler and walk in freezer
08B-38-4
82
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Liner of cannoli shells non food grade towels.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date marking on water filter by coffee station **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over sliced prosciutto in reach in cooler by dessert area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
52
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
50
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open package of raw beef stored over butter in walk in cooler. Open package of beef stored next to meatballs in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Four live small flying insects at bar area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clams and mussels for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Coffee machine.
29-28-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Noodles and canned goods in storage area.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Dishwashing room.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table by dessert station area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored over cheese in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
43
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb across from ice machine by back door
29-34-4
Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing orange toxic substance not labeled at the bar **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine by back door
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handles on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to clean pans on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
67
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On sauté station- diced tomato 58F butter 50F cooked mushrooms 47F On station less than 4 hours per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Demi sauce 130F Lobster sauce 129F Operator returned to heat for temperature recovery **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. All unwashed produce above house made sauces.
08B-17-4
67
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
86
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Added dishwasher to bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-22: Operator stated that plans were submitted.However,Tallahassee stated that plans were not received. Time extension given per Madeline. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Plan sent to call center and never reach the plan review department. A 30 day time extension is given. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: At callback 8/30/22, still no plan submitted to the Division. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Christini's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Christini's on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Christini's?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Christini's.
How does Christini's compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Christini's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Christini's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Christini's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Christini's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Christini's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Christini's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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