Gotcha Smokehouse BBQ Fl Mall Food Ct
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
39
Score
Going back to 2022, Gotcha Smokehouse BBQ Fl Mall Food Ct has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around 11 violations to closer to 13 violations.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, 2 medium white boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towels and other items in the sink that is located on the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on prep table, located across from walk-in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Area around triple sink, due to leak in pipe.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce located in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign says hand wash only. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood Fan cover in the walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed vegetables over prepared carrots and potatoes located on the shelves in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Display case located next to exit door. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Under triple sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white bin with white substance, located in kitchen next to ice machine.
02D-01-5
39
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking Salad at cool well front counter 1hr. No time mark
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs and raw steak, over coleslaw sauce in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Plan is not filled out
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at front service area clogged. Operator immediately unclogged **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Food debris, straw wrapper in hand sink at front service area. - employee dumped ice in handsink
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch box over multiple customer foods in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on storage shelf. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep persons Watches **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - case of drinks on floor at front counter. -Cases of food on floor in freezer. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee bathroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Display case cooler
33-31-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over cooked noodles in walk in cooler. Unwashed broccoli over sauces in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drinks on top of beer tap cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
33
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains in the walk in freezer Buckets of soy sauce in walk in cooler Soy buckets at back door entrance **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in rice and sugar bin. Manager removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Soy sauce stored under hand sink. 3 buckets. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
70
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Reminder to renew **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Time extended 60 days from initial inspection. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink on cook line unable to use due to blockage at floor drain. Sink in the rear of restaurant no water at all. Sink on service line and employees restroom working. . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Sink in rear of restaurant still not working. 7 day extension. Any further violations will result in administrative action. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.MARIELA A. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Time extended 60 days from initial inspection **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains in the walk in freezer Buckets of soy sauce in walk in cooler Soy buckets at back door entrance **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in rice and sugar bin. Manager removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1 sinks on cook line. 1 sink at rear of restaurant Provided sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Soy sauce stored under hand sink. 3 buckets. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
43
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Reminder to renew **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located on cook line has cooking utensils and a small pan in the other sink. One sink says hand wash and the other doesn't. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink on cook line unable to use due to blockage at floor drain. Sink in the rear of restaurant no water at all. Sink on service line and employees restroom working. . **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.MARIELA A.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 1sinks on cook line. 1 sink at rear of restaurant Sink at front counter sharing soap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains in the walk in freezer Buckets of soy sauce in walk in cooler Soy buckets at back door entrance **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in rice and sugar bin. Manager removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1 sinks on cook line. 1 sink at rear of restaurant Provided sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink floor drain not emptying. Hand sink located on cook line. Mop sink not draining. Standing water. Broken faucet handle at hand sink on cook line Standing water at base of toilet and under sink in employees restroom located off the kitchen near walk in cooler. Warning** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Soy sauce stored under hand sink. 3 buckets.
08B-12-5
30
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ The only certified manager certificate is expired.. Mariela Campos Artega 04-01-24 expiration date. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Manager certificate is still expired. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hoops vents soiled with grease build up. 2 vents in dry storage area light dust build up. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer . - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
74
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
35
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
27
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
22
Nov 7, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes (100F - Hot Holding) ribs (71F - Hot Holding) both items on counter in kitchen. Operator states out less then one hour. Placed in oven to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over whole muscle beef in two door cooler in kitchen. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cooks enter walk-in and return to prep without changing gloves and washing hands. Operator coached employees **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (47-50F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Operator states out less then 1 hour. Placed in walk-in cooler to chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket and rags in sink behind front counter. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook rinsed towel in kitchen handsink. Operator coached employee on proper hand sink usage **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a watch
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hotel pans at dish area
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front cold well containing beer dripping under counter on left side
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of plantains in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in rice and sugar bin **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At front counter, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Liquids leaking from compactor **Warning**
33-10-4
Basic - Light not functioning.over cookline
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to ice machine in kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Plantains at room temperature, steaks in standing water . Operator placed in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under front counter, beneath beer cold well
29-11-4
Basic - Grease on and around receptacles in the hallways with greasy odor. **Warning**
33-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gotcha Smokehouse BBQ Fl Mall Food Ct last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gotcha Smokehouse BBQ Fl Mall Food Ct on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gotcha Smokehouse BBQ Fl Mall Food Ct?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Gotcha Smokehouse BBQ Fl Mall Food Ct.
How does Gotcha Smokehouse BBQ Fl Mall Food Ct compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Gotcha Smokehouse BBQ Fl Mall Food Ct most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Gotcha Smokehouse BBQ Fl Mall Food Ct's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gotcha Smokehouse BBQ Fl Mall Food Ct have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gotcha Smokehouse BBQ Fl Mall Food Ct 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 Gotcha Smokehouse BBQ Fl Mall Food Ct inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gotcha Smokehouse BBQ Fl Mall Food Ct is inspected around three times per year on average.
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