La Boiling Seafood
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, La Boiling Seafood has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. La Boiling Seafood was last inspected on Feb 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “incorrect chemical test kit provided” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
61
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gumbo in walk in cooler 45° per operator in cooler for less than 2 hours. Removed from cooler and placed into colder cooler. Walk in cooler used for produce and live crabs **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in front hand sink Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Using bleach as sanitizer but has quay test strips
16-32-5
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. Not able to provide proof of employee reporting agreement. Printed form. Employees signed form during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Front server/cashier no food handler certificate.
53B-13-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls behind cook line and by microwave soiled
36-27-5
55
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked crab in produce walk-in-cooler 46° Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked crab in produce walk-in-cooler 46°. Per operator from previous day. Operator discarded crab **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in hand sink front area Operator removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Per operator uses bleach as sanitizer. Has quat test strips. Showed operator which test kit to get
16-32-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemical not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen soiled
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knife in standing water 82° advised to use hot water 135 or hotter or no water. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled
36-27-5
43
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
82
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. - Paper towels lining container with basil in reach in cooler on cook line.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Carton of shell eggs above bucket of margarine in walk in cooler. - Raw sausage above margarine in reach in cooler in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. - Needs chlorine test kit but has Quat instead.
16-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - Buckets of blue crab in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - Shelves in reach in cooler has accumulation of black residue. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Boiling Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Boiling Seafood on file is from Feb 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Boiling Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “incorrect chemical test kit provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Boiling Seafood.
How does La Boiling Seafood compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
La Boiling Seafood most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has La Boiling Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Boiling Seafood have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Boiling Seafood 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 La Boiling Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Boiling Seafood is inspected around two times per year on average.
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