Ferrara Catering
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
22
Score
Ferrara Catering has been inspected seven times since 2023. On Apr 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 13 violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Ferrara Catering trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
11
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over tomato sauce and bread in stand up reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per employee pastas, tomato sauce and cooked chicken held in reach in cooler over 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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. Provided form.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rolling garbage bin in front of hand sink. Pipe inside hand sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator arrived during inspection to provide documentation. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation.
53A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator arrived during inspection to provide documentation. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Amonies cook.
53B-02-5
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. Provided form to operator. Employee acknowledged and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic black cup used to scoop sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By ac vent
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tomato sauce stored on the floor by reach in cooler. Employee lifted from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At entrance to facility by stand up reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar in containers underneath prep table on cooks line.
02D-01-5
22
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Jan 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Ground beef frozen patties stored in togo bags . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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. Provided copy of form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by rolling garbage bin. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Operator acknowledged and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta made Monday per operator in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above reach in cooler at entrance to unit.
36-27-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen mushrooms thawing in 3 compartment sink no running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers above reach in cooler by microwave. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator posted correct sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf.
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Lemon juice stored on the floor underneath prep sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator cooking food. Operator picked up hair. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet on operator preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above dry storage shelves by 3 compartment sink.
36-34-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cheese, sugar and flour.
14-01-5
35
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open bag of raw shrimp, plastic bag of raw salmon above Mac and cheese in reach in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -Alfredo sauce.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Alfredo sauce in reach in cooler prepared yesterday per operator 49-59.
03D-02-5
64
Mar 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
90
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
95
Jun 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ferrara Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ferrara Catering on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ferrara Catering?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ferrara Catering.
How does Ferrara Catering compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Ferrara Catering most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Ferrara Catering's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ferrara Catering 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 Ferrara Catering 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 Ferrara Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ferrara Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.
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