Ls Garden of Love
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Ls Garden of Love stretching back to 2022. On Dec 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 11 violations.
“Observed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Ls Garden of Love's latest score of 64 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken out of original container over multiple foods in freezer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar. Operator immediately cleaned **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate
16-37-1
Basic - Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
51-11-4
Basic - Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar. Removed **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
10-08-5
64
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Pitchers of beverages stored in ice of fountain machines. Staff removed pitcher and discarded ice.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. vegetables (110F - Hot Holding), on the stove less than 4 hours.
03B-01-6
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. Manager discarded milk. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to triple sink. Added paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole around pipes in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil in storage area. Manager placed on the table. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Under triple sink . **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in back storage. Added thermometer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Lower table in kitchen.
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Vegetables in reach in freezer. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old refrigerator outside back door. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Vegetable soup stored under cucumbers in reach in cooler. Manager moved soup to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
33
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
23
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. plantain (70F - Hot Holding); yam (100F - Hot Holding); next to stove less than 4 hours. Manager placed in reach in cooler to cool.. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next to triple sink. Manager brought soap to sink. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near dish area - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.kitchen and dish area - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to triple sink **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
52
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
43
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: Operator has employee scheduled to take exam and is requesting a time extension. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Per operator she has not taken the exam **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: Operator has employee scheduled to take exam and is requesting a time extension. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Per operator she has not taken the exam **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door in storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
74
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Sep 27, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ls Garden of Love last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ls Garden of Love on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ls Garden of Love?
Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ls Garden of Love.
How does Ls Garden of Love compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Ls Garden of Love most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Ls Garden of Love's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ls Garden of Love have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ls Garden of Love 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 Ls Garden of Love inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ls Garden of Love is inspected around two times per year on average.
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