Forklift Cafe

4700 W Sandlake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Forklift Cafe has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Orlando sits at 79, putting Forklift Cafe on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By three comp sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Frilled toothpicks on service line

25-06-4

Jun 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher Chef addressed **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-13-4

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Glass was flat and then moved to be angled to be proper protection **Corrected On-Site**

08B-01-4

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Several handsinks **Corrected On-Site**

33-06-4

Basic - Light not functioning catering walk in cooler

36-62-4

Basic - Clean paddles not stored inverted or in a protected manner dish room **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jan 30, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Forklift Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Forklift Cafe on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Forklift Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Forklift Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Forklift Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Forklift Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Forklift Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Forklift Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Forklift Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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