Friendlys

8600 Vineland Ave Ste 101, Orlando, FL 32821

American

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Friendlys appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Friendlys is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Sour cream in top of make table at front counter **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler drawers under cookline

22-16-4

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of freezers at front counter

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cookline

22-16-4

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook cut avocado without gloves. Cook put on gloves **Corrected On-Site**

09-01-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket at ice cream freezer next to milkshake machine falling off

14-11-5

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leaking at dump sink next to milkshake machine.handsink in kitchen next to walk-in cooler. At handwashing sink at dish. Triple sink across from mop sink

29-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Top of make table at front counter. Low boy cooler next to coffee maker

22-16-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100ppm. Operator will refill **Corrective Action Taken**

21-08-4

Jul 2, 2024

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 9, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Friendlys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Friendlys on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Friendlys?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Friendlys.

How does Friendlys compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Friendlys most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Friendlys' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Friendlys have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Friendlys 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 Friendlys inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Friendlys is inspected around three times per year on average.

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