Michel Restaurant

2680 S Rio Grande Ave, Orlando, FL 32805
French
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Michel Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Michel Restaurant was last inspected on Nov 3, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 12 violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up seven times.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Michel Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment and equipment at back of the house. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 3 cases of oil stored on the floor at entrance to back of the house kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By exit back door.
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Heavily soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach in freezer. Standing water in reach in freezer.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef stored in reach in chest freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
67
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator sent employee to local store for bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter and at handwashing sink in kitchen area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter and at handwashing sink in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven handles and doors.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 4 Oil containers and 3 cases bottled drinks. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink in kitchen area and employee bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Facility using a bucket of water and hose. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken and Turkey stored in chest freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken chest freezer at entrance to kitchen. Outside back are furniture and broken equipment stored. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
50
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon in cabbage. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
10-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No water and hole in sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: 60 days from initial * **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep table - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
14-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. On front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. In chest freezer, cooked turkey and pork. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Back area outside.. broken equipment - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpacks on top of bags of rice. Manager placed on chair. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
61
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: 60 days from initial **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpacks on top of bags of rice. Manager placed on chair. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon in cabbage. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
10-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No water and hole in sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: 60 days from initial * **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep table - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
14-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. On front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. In chest freezer, cooked turkey and pork. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Back area outside.. broken equipment - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
55
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sauce (127F - Hot Holding); corn meal cooked (127F - Hot Holding); . Less than 4 hours. Manager turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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-03-7
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 - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpacks on top of bags of rice. Manager placed on chair. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon in cabbage. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer
14-36-5
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No water and hole in sink **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep table
14-47-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. On front counter.
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. In chest freezer, cooked turkey and pork.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Back area outside.. broken equipment
33-31-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet.
29-11-4
39
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Operator has employee training but filled out by a non certified manager. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dry storage shelf soiled with grease and food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler on cook line broken not being used. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
58
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dry storage shelf soiled with grease and food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Operator has only 1 reach in cooler that is broken and two deep freezers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
04-02-4
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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans and chicken in reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler on cook line broken not being used. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
43
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 11 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3lbs of pork, 2lbs black beans, 1lbs of rice and 1 lbs of beef. All food at 57f left overnight in reach in freezer per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ** 3lbs of pork, 2lbs black beans, 1lbs of rice and 1 lbs of beef. All food at 57f left overnight in reach in freezer per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dry storage shelf soiled with grease and food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Operator has only 1 reach in cooler that is broken and two deep freezers.
04-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans and chicken in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler on cook line broken not being used.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor of cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug device hung on dry storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
18
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of onions stored in hallway in front of restrooms.
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In kitchen above hood system.
36-62-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door of kitchen.
35B-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink behind service counter.
29-20-5
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Hoods soiled with grease.
23-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Michel Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Michel Restaurant on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Michel Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Michel Restaurant.

How does Michel Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Michel Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Michel Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Michel Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Michel Restaurant 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 Michel Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Michel Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.