D Flats
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
52
Score
D Flats appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 29, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so D Flats trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed half half not date marked stored inside walk in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michael Monaghan certification expired 1/2/2026 taken on 1/21/2021 National Registry per Manager certification has been taken waiting for copy of certificate.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has old food dried on the surface.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples stored on the buffet line, displayed not wrapped Chef placed tongs for apples. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin has mold like growth on the back panel located in the Peet's coffee area. Employee cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 cylinder not properly secured located behind the lobby bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed greasy floor near the fryers on the cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed large build up of mold like growth behind the faucet on hand wash sink behind lobby bar. Observed build up of grease in the fryer cabinet on the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom shelve where wine bottles are stored very sticky surface.( front lobby bar).
22-16-4
52
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insects in the Peet's coffee bar recommend to notify current pest control service. Notify Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection. Reference: 509.221(7) FS: The operator of any establishment licensed under this chapter shall take effective measures to protect the establishment against the entrance and the breeding on the premises of all vermin. Any room in such an establishment infested with such vermin shall be fumigated, disinfected, renovated, or other corrective action taken until the vermin are exterminated.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has yellow stains left on the surface, located on the cook line. Recommend to replace or resurface cutting board. Reference: 4-601.11(A) FC: (A) Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle hanging in the kitchen near the dish machine. Reference: 7-102.11 FC: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters not inspected not date marked on the ice machine.
29-28-4
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Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board on the cook line has yellow stains on the surface, recommend to resurface or replace. Engineering notify at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris spoiled on the top panel reach in cooler used to pizza.
22-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food splash on the interior panel of microwave oven. Stove has old food debris left on the surface (cook line) **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed keg cooler very sticker on the bottom of the reach in cooler (bar area) employee cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on the floor in the mop sink room.
36-73-4
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Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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 cannot be determined. Checked waffle batter located on the counter (Cook line)on time do not have time marked, only date prepared on label. Per Chef placed out 8am checked @9:11am. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed badly dented can stored on the storage shelve. nacho cheese sauce can Chef removed at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed American sliced cheese not date marked stored inside walk in cooler, Chef date marked 8/6. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle and utensils stored inside hand wash sink in the Peet's coffee and tea area. Chef removed items immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while cooking on the main cook line.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food and debris on the cook line.
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food residue inside microwave oven **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 cylinder not secured in the bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items stored with utensils car keys stored with knives on the counter, removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
47
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken breast inside the reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in the bar area called Leslie Martin Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection.
35A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slime like growth on the interior edge of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe on the faucet on the mop sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris spilled on the floor in the dining room. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on the front counter
40-06-5
61
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature cream cheese 45/46°f stored on the buffet line, less than 4 hours recommend quick chill product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bread racks stored in front of hand wash sink located near the three compartment sink. Chef moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies of food handling training spoke to General Manager.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils. Observed no utensils for apples, strawberries and cut melons on the buffet line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee not wash strawberries before placed in container for buffet line.
08B-39-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed top panel ice machine has pink discoloration on the surface, mold like growth around the edge of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook on the line and another employee not wearing hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor in the dry storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed yogurt parfait and cut melons stored inside grab n go reach in cooler.
02D-03-4
50
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was D Flats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at D Flats on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at D Flats?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at D Flats.
How does D Flats compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
D Flats most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has D Flats' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at D Flats have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at D Flats 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 D Flats inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, D Flats is inspected around two times per year on average.
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