Fresh Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Fresh Kitchen has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over basil in cooler at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at cook line across from ovens **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long braids over shoulder food prep employee **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers , stacked wet **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups at front counter by registers **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black debris on wall at 3 compartment sink
36-27-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
58
Aug 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle hanging at mop sink not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in water 85f degrees at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers at ware wash drying **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
82
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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. O ppm, ecolab on-site during inspection operator had ecolab fix machine during inspection 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Almond milk packaged on site missing address location and date packaged. Operator removed bottles from grab and go and labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
78
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of pans **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged products on site are missing the packaged dates on products Almond milk packaged on site missing address location and date packaged All products are for Grab and Go in cooler for customers and have expiration dates only for dates. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled / black debris at ware wash area **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
82
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
64
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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 **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
22-56-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build up on ceiling over to go containers in back storage area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee unpacking cookies to re pack into bigger containers for catering order, in dining room area. Facility was to open in 15 minueted, No customers in dining room area at that time.
08B-48-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Shift lead at front counter.
13-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers at ware wash area **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At cook line
14-42-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Mushrooms removed from box to shake off dirt, then placed back into same box. Then placed into bowl to mix with seasoning and placed on trays to cook. Mushrooms never washed
08B-39-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at 3 bay sink has black debris build up
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at hand sink at entrance to cook line
29-11-4
52
Oct 10, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle at mop sink not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dump in hand sink at entrance to cook line
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quat 0ppm,corrected on site to 200ppm Quat **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fresh Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fresh Kitchen on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fresh Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fresh Kitchen.
How does Fresh Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Fresh Kitchen most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Fresh Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fresh Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fresh Kitchen 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 Fresh Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fresh Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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