Hooters of Orlando - Airport

7222 Augusta National Dr, Orlando, FL 32822

American

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Hooters of Orlando - Airport has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards salad make tables

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around walk in freezer door that prevents it from completely closing

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of cooking equipment

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment

36-27-5

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

36-68-5

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One over clean dish rack.

36-32-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around freezer door and from condenser **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Light not functioning. One in walk in refrigerator

36-62-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drawer handles cookline Light lense in walk in cooler

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Freezer drawer cookline

22-16-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of tomatoes over pan of tempura batter in walk in cooler Operator switched **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breading station; batter (46F - Cold Holding)per operator for 45 minutes Put ice bath to chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad make table **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around walk in freezer door **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. By dishmachine.

38-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of kitchen equipment and vents on salad make table.

23-03-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Boxes of unwashed tomatoes over sliced and diced tomatoes in walk in cooler.

08B-17-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind all equipment in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In storage dish area.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink on bottom shelf of table in kitchen.

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice bin door. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door ice build up that prevents from closing all the way.

14-69-4

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice bin door and bin.

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line. **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Corrected On-Site**

29-42-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./ underneath equipments cook line

36-73-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall./ MOP SINK

36-24-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hooters of Orlando - Airport last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hooters of Orlando - Airport on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hooters of Orlando - Airport?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hooters of Orlando - Airport.

How does Hooters of Orlando - Airport compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Hooters of Orlando - Airport most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Hooters of Orlando - Airport's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hooters of Orlando - Airport have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hooters of Orlando - Airport 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 Hooters of Orlando - Airport inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hooters of Orlando - Airport is inspected around three times per year on average.

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