Flavors Nigerian Restaurant

3530 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806
African
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Flavors Nigerian Restaurant nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked goat in 2 door stand up cooler in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink for ware wash blocked by a chair **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in basin of hand sink for ware wash for dripping faucet **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave next to steam well table has debris inside **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris in 2 door stand up cooler across from dry storage in kitchen 2 door stand up freezer in back area has debris in bottom.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking/dripping in hand sink for ware wash area
29-11-4
61
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on wall near 3 compartment sink
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in pan at room temperature and sauces. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind microwaves near 3 compartment sink
36-27-5
78
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing sauce at room temperature. Per manager product only out 10 mins, item still frozen. Corrective action taken to correct on site, placed item in cooler to thaw **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
90
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on left side of cook line blocked by chair **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves near the ware wash area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up freezers in back storage area by exit door has debris build up **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on left side of cook line blocked by chair **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves near the ware wash area **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at right side of cook line by steam table Hand sink at front counter **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up freezers in back storage area by exit door has debris build up **Warning**
22-16-4
70
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
95
Nov 8, 2023
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. No chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Debris in bottom of stand up freezer at cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in cooked rice in container in cooler in back storage area
14-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Boxes of single service items on floor at front counter
24-26-4
Basic - Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Bags of food and trash on ground around dumpster
33-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer door broken
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
33-15-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Stand water in bottom of cooler in back storage area by exit door
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink at front counter and hand sink in kitchen are leaking from pipe under basin of sink
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm chlorine wiping bucket at cook line
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flavors Nigerian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flavors Nigerian Restaurant on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flavors Nigerian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Flavors Nigerian Restaurant.

How does Flavors Nigerian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Flavors Nigerian Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Flavors Nigerian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flavors Nigerian Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Flavors Nigerian Restaurant 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 Flavors Nigerian Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Flavors Nigerian Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.