Izz Cafe

3575 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32811

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Izz Cafe stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Izz Cafe is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -flip top cutting boards stained

22-02-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

29-49-6

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

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

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine, front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**

22-20-5

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale./chicken and beef empanadas and beef Pastelitos prepared from home. Spoke to owner Vanessa. Establishment purchased items from an unlicensed vendor.

01A-03-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw shell eggs over cheese, kitchen sandwich cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source./all empanadas and pastelitos made from home. Spoke to owner Vanessa and she stated that she does not have a license from any agency.

01B-04-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./front counter/ **Corrected On-Site**

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./all three employee's certificates expired. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./blue and pink spray bottles not labeled/on kitchen floor.

41-17-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening./sliced turkey, kitchen sandwich cooler.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./white cutting board soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine, front counter.

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair./reach in freezer gasket torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched./plastic fork/ **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef Empanadas 125°f, cheese empanada 125°f. Per operator 10 minutes ago. Operator placed in oven to reheated rechecked 178°f. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

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

31B-02-4

Basic - Unwashed lettuce stored over ready-to-eat hot dogs in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards in preparation table.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Interior of /microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Izz Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Izz Cafe on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Izz Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Izz Cafe.

How does Izz Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Izz Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Izz Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Izz Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Izz Cafe 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 Izz Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Izz Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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