Friendly Confines III
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
82
Score
Friendly Confines III has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Friendly Confines III's latest score of 82 sits above the Lake Mary average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish machine racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
16-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - back side of bar coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cooking equipment - below counters at drink station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - front and sides of grill and flat top - bottom side of shelf over cookline coolers - reach in fan covers dusty **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards at cookline **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
16-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
82
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken wings (44f-46f - Cold Holding). Manager states lid left open on cooler during rush hour.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board stained at cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - manager moved to dish station for rewash **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cookline and dish station causing retention of standing water
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays
16-15-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - fan grills dusty at 2 door True Reach In
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - at cookline
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - quat 0ppm. Manager made new solution. Final reading 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
52
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: **Time Extended**
16-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cookline equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
86
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
50
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 15 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. - chlorine 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over cooked pasta **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. server station: - sour cream (44F - Cold Holding) expo station: - Togo house made ranch (44fF - Cold Holding); - Togo house made bleu cheese (44fF - Cold Holding) Manager brought to walk in cooler for better cooling Cookline right: - pasta (44F - Cold Holding); - cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); - beef (44F - Cold Holding) Left cooler: - raw chicken below (46F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Held overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cookline cutting board stained **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks **Warning**
16-15-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook line employee wearing watch **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cookline equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - reach in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. - lights over prep station **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand wash sink at cook line soiled - walk in cooler fan dusty **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - 2 door cooler in prep station **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler on right **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - 2 door cooler in prep station **Warning**
23-24-4
30
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at wait staff station was blocked by trash can Hand wash sink at end of cooks line blocked by cart **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear chemical in spray bottle at expediter station on top of booster seats no label
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White large cutting boards on make tables at cooks line
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine is soiled
16-21-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Small ice cream scoops stored under soap dispenser and paper towel,at hand washing sink on cooks line
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on dry storage rack at back prep area across from slicer
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no hat or hair net
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by ice machine
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at end of cooks line by sauce storage rack
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks have heavy black build up at dish wash area Heating element on fryer at cooks line has heavy grease build up
23-03-4
47
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in the wait area has a tea stained
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at the dish area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
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. Form sent
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At the walk in cooler
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the cooks line the main vent has soiled the ceiling tiles and stainless steel hood
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.glasses at the side station
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.oil stored on the floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In the west.are cooler
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hand sink at the dish area dirty -dish racks soild -remove the white packing film from the west lake cooler -wing sauce shelf soiled -line salamander grease build up on the drip tray
23-03-4
45
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored above potatoe tot mix
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade dirty
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Service alley window Service alley kitchen entrance long time run no hot water
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice bin stainless steel divider has a black mold like substance present
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In prep
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In the sauce rack on the line
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the kitchen, prep area at the slicer, back door area, and dish
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -line floor behind the chip cart food debris -cooks under the equipment heavy grease build up - outside bar
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -at the back door tile are loose and crushed
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on the floor
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On the low boy cooler
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Micro wave
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Broiler pan needs daily cleaning /left with build up -exterior of the west lake cooler the packing tape is worn and no longer cleanable please remove the packing cover -exterior of the line fryers, alto shaam, line oven -the mop sink heavy mold like build up
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Low boy cooler at the service alley has water in the bottom
29-49-6
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Friendly Confines III last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Friendly Confines III on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Friendly Confines III?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Friendly Confines III.
How does Friendly Confines III compare to other restaurants in Lake Mary?
Friendly Confines III most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Mary average of 79.
Has Friendly Confines III's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Friendly Confines III have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Friendly Confines III 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 Friendly Confines III inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Friendly Confines III is inspected around four times per year on average.
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