Dean's Oyster Bar
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Dean's Oyster Bar has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over spring rolls in reach in freezer at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink cover not over drain **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. AC vent cover has debris over walk in cooler
23-03-4
74
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by ware wash no soap Operator put soap at hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine Operator out ice scoop inside container **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water does not shut off when activated with knee at drive thru hand sink
29-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested sanitary bucket at drive thru tested 0 ppm Quat Operator changes bucket tested at 200 ppm Quat **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
78
Dec 3, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine soiled
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in-cooler wall and ceiling soiled
23-03-4
90
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
82
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hotel pan of chicken in walk-in 54 degrees. More than 4 hours per operator.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles on line hot held less than 135. Noodles found at 116. Operator reheated to 169 **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner next to single use gloves **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Spoke with manager to speak with employees to go over proper hand washing techniques.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken over bucket of ready to eat sauce. High priority repeat violations may result in administrative action **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pan of raw marinated chicken 54. Operator did not know how long chicken was in cooler.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dish room hand 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 next to single serve items and condiments in store room **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Open bag of candy next to food in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Vaseline found on top of box of gloves **Corrected On-Site**
40-04-4
32
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Uncooked chicken nuggets in opened bag stored above spring rolls in reach in freezer on cook line.Operator moved spring rolls to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. - Paperwork provided.
11-26-1
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. - Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - Slight rust on shelves.
14-17-4
67
Nov 2, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dean's Oyster Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dean's Oyster Bar on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dean's Oyster Bar?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dean's Oyster Bar.
How does Dean's Oyster Bar compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Dean's Oyster Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Dean's Oyster Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dean's Oyster Bar have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dean's Oyster Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dean's Oyster Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dean's Oyster Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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