Developer Inn Downtown Orlando

2500 W 33 St, Orlando, FL 32839

American

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Developer Inn Downtown Orlando has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Developer Inn Downtown Orlando was last inspected on Oct 9, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to 13 violations.

“Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

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

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 4 hours on display. sausage (120F - Hot Holding). Temperature was adjusted on burner to reheat sausages. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Chafers for self service area no sneeze guard. Sausage, home fries and other items displayed with chafer.

08B-01-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. melons (50F - Cold Holding); egg (50F - Cold Holding); . Less than 4 hours on buffet. . Management asked staff to add ice to products. Advised use of time control for buffet area. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in the kitchen. Management added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on buffet

08B-15-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones on prep table in kitchen.

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.

14-11-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates on buffet line. Management turned them over. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White reach in cooler. Management added thermometer. Cooler located on buffet area **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Some apples on display at buffet with stickers.

08B-17-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dry storage area. Cut out whole in ceiling. Over reach in cooler in kitchen.

36-32-5

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler and freezer. Chest freezer that's located in the kitchen doesn't work. **Repeat Violation**

14-74-7

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. 0ppm not in use. Utilizing triple sink. **Repeat Violation**

16-55-4

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Both quaternary and chlorine strips needed.

16-37-1

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler not being used and is non operational. **Repeat Violation**

14-74-7

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. Operator waiting for eco lab work order and chemicals.

16-55-4

Jun 17, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Approximately 12 tiles need to be changed . Operator has replaced the majority of tiles with smooth no absorbent easily cleanable tiles.

36-37-5

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler is non operational. Per operator they will not be using the unit.

14-74-7

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Developer Inn Downtown Orlando last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Developer Inn Downtown Orlando on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Developer Inn Downtown Orlando?

Across the inspection record, “cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Developer Inn Downtown Orlando.

How does Developer Inn Downtown Orlando compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Developer Inn Downtown Orlando most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Developer Inn Downtown Orlando's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Developer Inn Downtown Orlando have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Developer Inn Downtown Orlando 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.

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