Jennys Eat Drink Socialize
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2025
17
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Jennys Eat Drink Socialize, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 25, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 21 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Jennys Eat Drink Socialize trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
6
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked green beans 50° in walk in cooler cooling overnight per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked green beans 50° in walk in cooler cooling overnight per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over fish in reach in freezer by ice machine. Kitchen manager fixed placing chicken at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
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. Milk in reach in cooler opened 3 days ago per operator. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand-wash station at cook line . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Operator placed cover on drain. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On dry storage shelves. Operator inverted Togo containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops in mop bucket by dry storage clean utensils. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hws by cooks line turned off due to leak. Employee turned on water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled, sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White Reach in cooler cutting boards by cooks line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At soda syrup station by entrance to back of the house kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
17
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid renewal fee. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand-wash station at cook line and 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 helium tanks at entrance to facility kitchen. Operator chained tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At walk in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease.
23-03-4
64
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Sanitizer bucket stored on bars floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw shell egg stored over spinach . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.No paper towels in both hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Portable ice chest in use at bar area. Per employee they finish drinks at bar . **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Coca cola cans on walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.Clean utensils kept on back of kitchen facing up. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.Chlorine three bay sink at 0 ppm. 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
52
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken,beef and pork on the same sheet pan in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer at the end of cook line inside bottom soiled with food debris and blood.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Serving utensils behind front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service containers and oil stored on floor in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jennys Eat Drink Socialize last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jennys Eat Drink Socialize on file is from Apr 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jennys Eat Drink Socialize?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jennys Eat Drink Socialize.
How does Jennys Eat Drink Socialize compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Jennys Eat Drink Socialize most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Jennys Eat Drink Socialize's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jennys Eat Drink Socialize have averaged around 21 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jennys Eat Drink Socialize 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 Jennys Eat Drink Socialize inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jennys Eat Drink Socialize is inspected around two times per year on average.
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