Giordanos Sand Lake
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
37
Score
Inspectors have visited Giordanos Sand Lake 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “water treatment device has not been inspected”, which has been cited 10 times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Giordanos Sand Lake trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Four Live, small flying insects found -3 in beverage station 1- in mop sink/ chemical room
35A-02-7
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Table with plates on kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board on steam well station - guard in ice machine - dish racks **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filter in prep area **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in grated Romano cheese in salad prep station **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish room
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dish room **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - fan cover in walk in cooler - hood over cooks line - top oven double door oven in prep kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket in mops sink/ chemical room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
37
Sep 3, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 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 Hooked up new bucket then was 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef chub over bucket in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1)Cutting board on hot well station 2) can opener on prep table **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled by register **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date in prep kitchen **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in bread grated cheese in salad station **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Operator placed sign by menus and started places labels on menu. **Corrected On-Site**
55-01-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop room **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
45
Apr 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4-1-25
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/ soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on steam table **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can by hand sink in front of pizza oven **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Prep area **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cheese containers on dry item shelf next to dish machine
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Frill picks by steam table in ninth pan
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured dry stock room
51-11-4
52
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. By prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
82
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. 74F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
27-24-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. By prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 74F at hand sink when entering kitchen from front counter 75F hand sink in back kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
67
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs over prepped lemons in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plates in sink in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. 74F **Warning**
27-24-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. By prep area
29-28-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 74F at hand sink when entering kitchen from front counter 75F hand sink in back kitchen **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs in sandwich top reach in college in back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
50
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 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. 0 ppm Hooked up new sanitizer then is 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Third pan of raw chorizo balls over commercially processed Alfredo sauce in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Two Live, small flying insects in server beverage area
35A-02-6
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom area.
36-64-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on shelf next to dishwasher **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tooth picks in ninth pan next to steam table on cooks line
25-06-4
52
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 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 Changed out bucket then was **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef chubs over portioned cooked linguini in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce on oven 60F Less than four hours placed in cooler for temperature recovery 20 minutes later 48F **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pizza cook rinsed a towel on sink for pizza station Manager addressed **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on water filed by prep sinks **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in front of guest bathrooms
36-11-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top,of ice machine
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - One Light not functioning on hood over fryer on cooks line
36-62-4
Basic - White Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable by steam table in kitchen
14-09-4
41
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 4 Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Three Live, small flying insects observed (1) in kitchen on cooks line (2) dish room
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing purple toxic substance not labeled at side area across from beverage station **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions by hand sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup Bread crumbs on sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in dry stock room **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable outside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. (2) knives between wall and three comp sink in dish room **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. (2) half pans of triangle fried cheese in single door reach in freezer on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
45
Dec 13, 2022
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions by hand sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in manager office **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In front of drink machine in server area. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil in managers office **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of food containers soiled in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - White Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen.
14-09-4
70
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at the three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on pizza make station soiled/stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No dates on water filters
29-28-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bread crumbs in sandwich top cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in the office. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Single door reach in cooler outside of walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair across from oven as no grout and tiles are shifting and in front of soda machine at server beverage area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil in office **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at server beverage area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at steam table **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container by steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giordanos Sand Lake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giordanos Sand Lake on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giordanos Sand Lake?
Across the inspection record, “water treatment device has not been inspected” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Giordanos Sand Lake.
How does Giordanos Sand Lake compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Giordanos Sand Lake most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Giordanos Sand Lake's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Giordanos Sand Lake have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Giordanos Sand Lake means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Giordanos Sand Lake inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Giordanos Sand Lake is inspected around four times per year on average.
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