Fountain View Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
70
Score
Fountain View Cafe has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Fountain View Cafe's latest score of 70 falls below the Orlando average of 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -bread station soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. For cups in server station area
24-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. By bread station in cooks line
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in hot box shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In hot box aside of cooks line
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine area
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In server station
21-12-4
70
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm Was on delime cycle and and flipped then was 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) wedger on shelf in prep kitchen
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several employees expired 7/25
53B-14-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on top of expo **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Whole intact roast (57F - cooling) and cooked chicken (46F - cooling). Cooling over night **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Operator discarded canned Peaches and canned black beans.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled utensils and then engaged handled clean utensils without washing hands. Manager counseled employee on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Whole intact roast (57F - cooling); cooked chicken (46F - cooling)**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked roast and cooked chicken wrapped tightly with aluminum foil prevent proper cooling. Whole intact roast (57F - cooling) and cooked chicken (46F - cooling) Cooling over night **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting boards Soiled drink and juice nozzles at all beverage station
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Sandy Thomas.
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping fruit without hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at beverage station in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour stored in open container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen dust build up throughout the establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing bracelet while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
30
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dining area beverage station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fork and knife in hand sink by three comp sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Oven door broken closest to fryer on cook line
14-11-5
Basic - Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner on buffet line with jelly dispensers **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Black coated tongs hanging above three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
78
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish washer 0ppm , operator called technician for service. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 live flying insects in bar area near three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened bag of uncooked chicken tenders on shelf next to premade pizza. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Juice nozzles at both dining room service station. Ice scoop holder. Soda gun in bar area **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large black trash can . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In bar area at end near door.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout kitchen
23-03-4
47
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green and red cutting boards an stored shelf in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket handling on door touching clean equipment on server station. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven handle in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At prep table in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fountain View Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fountain View Cafe on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fountain View Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fountain View Cafe.
How does Fountain View Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Fountain View Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Fountain View Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fountain View Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fountain View Cafe 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 Fountain View Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fountain View Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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