Emily's Bar and Lounge
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Emily's Bar and Lounge has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Emily's Bar and Lounge on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia 500+ppm Chef added water and then was 300ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Seared chicken over seared salmon on speed rack in walk in cooler , chef corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Near the dish machine area , operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Kitchen waiting on part
16-55-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven and tall combi oven soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. On cooks line under hood near tall combi oven **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
55
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm) Remade and was 300ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 4 hours butter (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding) Operator placed in walk-in cooler for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Meat slicer soiled in prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at coffee station **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Three sinks **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at prep sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Light not functioning on exhaust hood at prep station
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by prep sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bread crumb in dry storage bin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen chicken thawing in standing water. PIC placed chicken in walk-in cooler to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 4 containers in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Drawers in low boys on cookline Gaskets torn on lowboys
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing over salad station.
36-36-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in banquet storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
30
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of baker pride oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
95
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Main kitchen and food truck not on plan And the tiki bar has been removed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of baker pride oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
86
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Main kitchen and food truck not on plan And the tiki bar has been removed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of baker pride oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
86
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw seared salmon over dessserts in walk in cooler 2) raw burger over grilled chicken in under counter drawers under grill 3) raw whole shell eggs behind butter on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish room **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Main kitchen and food truck not on plan And the tiki bar has been removed **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 1)Prep station 2) outside dish machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to cutting boards on table across from chef office **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Plates storage area tiles coming off the wall **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop next to single door reach in cooler **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of baker pride oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
43
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Omelette station Diced ham (51F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Less than four hours Added more ice to bin for temperature recovery 20 minutes later Diced ham 43F Diced tomatoes 42F Suggested maybe add to time plan **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw breaded chicken breast over ground beef chub in walk in cooler #1 on speed rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can and employee sweater in dish room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Battery died for their dish puck
16-62-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle clear containing toxic substance not labeled in dish room **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer under the condenser **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
50
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Coffee cleaning tablets on top coffee machine in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage links over prepped vegetables on speed rack in walk in cooler #4 **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Milk opened yesterday in walk in cooler #1 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Milk frother container in hand sink in prep kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing clear toxic substance not labeled on table across from chefs office **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler 1 **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer under the condenser
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin in server station **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) gaskets on pizza state in kitchen - Corrected on site 2) panini press outside on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe by dish machine
29-11-4
41
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
23
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw portioned flank steak over cooked steak on speed rack in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Craisins on buffet not under sneeze guard on buffet line next to ,oatmeal and cereals **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing green toxic substance not labeled in dish room **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by prep area and cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One outside of hood by chefs office One in hood over 4 eye burner
36-62-4
Basic - In-use metal ice paddle stored on soiled surface between uses. On lip of top of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several cases on floor in dry stock room
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1)Gaskets soiled to pizza prep table 2) outside of panini presser soiled
23-03-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Emily's Bar and Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Emily's Bar and Lounge on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Emily's Bar and Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Emily's Bar and Lounge.
How does Emily's Bar and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Emily's Bar and Lounge most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Emily's Bar and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Emily's Bar and Lounge have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Emily's Bar and Lounge 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 Emily's Bar and Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Emily's Bar and Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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