Lodge in the Woods

49 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

American

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

High Risk

Public records show four inspections at Lodge in the Woods stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 in downstairs storage area by water heater

35A-02-7

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Loft bathroom - downstairs back area ( corrected on site)

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at downstairs bar block by portable AC unit

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Aura bar bathroom

32-12-6

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Unused cutting board in aura bar

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. above clean glasses in back storage. Operater removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bottom interior of wine reach in cooler

14-33-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In beer cooler at loft

29-49-6

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. On floor by water heater

29-19-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom on loft

32-04-4

Jun 17, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 13, 2024

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar and glass cooler. Downstairs Upstairs bar that is not used. Beer well cooler has deep standing water - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**

29-49-6

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slight buildup of black like substance in ice machine in upstairs woods - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**

22-20-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Upstairs at bar in woods . Cutting board is also soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Some trash under cooler at bar by hand sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**

36-73-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In warewashing area downstairs - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**

38-07-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's room downstairs - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink by mop sink has grease like dirt in basin upstairs in woods - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Jul 5, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lodge in the Woods last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lodge in the Woods on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lodge in the Woods?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lodge in the Woods.

How does Lodge in the Woods compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Lodge in the Woods most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Lodge in the Woods' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lodge in the Woods have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Lodge in the Woods 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 Lodge in the Woods inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lodge in the Woods is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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