Mimi's Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
86
Score
Mimi's Restaurant appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Mimi's Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 14 violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to the broader Orlando restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
86
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live rodent present. 1 live rodent inside oven at cook line **Admin Complaint**
35A-19-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 rodent droppings inside oven at cook line 3 rodent droppings behind prep table at cook line 3 rodent droppings behind reach in freezer 2 rodent droppings on floor at front counter Total: 28 rodent droppings **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser bottles next to spices at prep station
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Unisex bathroom
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Unisex bathroom
31B-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over Coleslaw in reach in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Utensil with no handle inside rice cooker
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Prep station and next to hood system
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under 3 compartment sink
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout cook line and prep station
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at cook line
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease accumulation on equipment at cook line and fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area
36-02-5
32
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach and other items stored on the washboard of triple sink next to pork. Staff removed the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
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. Provided form and employee signed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen . Placed paper towels at sink located in kitchen only. Sink in restroom **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Spoon with no handle in a pot of rice. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind reach in cooler located next to the triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
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. Cell phone and backpack on the prep table - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Bowl with masher - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
14-25-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole where cove molding is missing Front service counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler located in dining room area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Not accessible. Full of tools . Operator cleared sink. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves of prep table Top of stoves **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe for triple sink missing. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Togo containers stored on the prep table - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
25-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old up right reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler located in dining area holding cooked foods and bottled drinks for the customer's self service. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
22
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 on the bottom of prep table that is located at the entrance of the kitchen **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach and other items stored on the washboard of triple sink next to pork. Staff removed the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen . Placed paper towels at sink located in kitchen only. Sink in restroom **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Provided form and employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At triple sink
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil
08B-38-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Bowl with masher
14-25-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Spoon with no handle in a pot of rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind reach in cooler located next to the triple sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom
32-12-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 behind the equipment in the kitchen 1 in reach- cooler located in the dining room area Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and backpack on the prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole where cove molding is missing Front service counter.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler located in dining room area.
05-09-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Not accessible. Full of tools . Operator cleared sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves of prep table Top of stoves **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe for triple sink missing.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Togo containers stored on the prep table
25-17-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old up right reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler located in dining area holding cooked foods and bottled drinks for the customer's self service.
08B-63-4
18
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
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
58
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.back of kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink.
29-11-4
67
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to triple sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of triple sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
74
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Michelot **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: 30 day extension **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Using napkins **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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 2023-07-24: 30 day extension **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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. Provided forms **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided forms **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to triple sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of triple sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon inside of white rice. Manager stood spoon up **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
41
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. Provided forms **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
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/. Michelot **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Using napkins **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. Provided forms **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Storage area **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Storage area **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to triple sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of triple sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon inside of white rice. Manager stood spoon up **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
41
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. plantains (107F - Hot Holding). Operator placed on stove to heat to proper temperature **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. multiple with water damage in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen near restroom **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. in front of 3 bin sink **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen. Provided operator with hand wash sign **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mimi's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mimi's Restaurant on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mimi's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mimi's Restaurant.
How does Mimi's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Mimi's Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Mimi's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mimi's Restaurant have averaged around 14 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mimi's Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mimi's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mimi's Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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