Motorworks Brewing
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2023, Motorworks Brewing has 14 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Motorworks Brewing trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sani Bucket in hand sink in kitchen. Immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -under/behind panini press - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. behind all equipment in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep coolers - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
67
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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 2025-02-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade . Slightly soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks at bar - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Floor tiles **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
70
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade . Slightly soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks at bar - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **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 2025-02-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Floor tiles **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
64
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade . Slightly soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks at bar - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **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 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Floor tiles **Time Extended**
36-32-5
64
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
8 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
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. Sliced ham dated 1/3. Per operator ham was prepped on 1/22. Advised to put correct date
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade . Slightly soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan and ladle in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. At both hand sinks at bar
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 - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen is turned off due to leak. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
43
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pasta salad dated 7/23 Marinera prepped on site used by date was 8/3
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water faucet on hand sink doesn't turn on. Operator is aware and has repairs scheduled
29-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright fan in kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back bay door open , no air curtain
35B-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. On pipe leading to dish machine in kitchen
29-11-4
61
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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
70
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Bratwurst dated 9/12 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Pasta salad , marinara, prosciutto. Advised operator to discard Dated 10-28-10-21 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
01B-28-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. Employee drink in reach in cooler at bar Employee drink on rack with clean dishes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
70
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Bratwurst dated 9/12 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Pasta salad , marinara, prosciutto. Advised operator to discard Dated 10-28-10-21 **Time Extended**
01B-28-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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. Employee drink in reach in cooler at bar Employee drink on rack with clean dishes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
64
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Bratwurst dated 9/12 **Warning**
01B-28-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Warning**
22-02-4
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
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at far right side of bar **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink in reach in cooler at bar Employee drink on rack with clean dishes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
61
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper at hand washing sink at end of bar No hand wash sign at first hand washing sink at bar Emailed operator hand wash sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At kitchen area
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dry dish storage area
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the middle of cooks line
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cutter stored between cutting board and make table **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in direct contact with coleslaw **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve cups stored on floor at kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at cooks line
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Motorworks Brewing last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Motorworks Brewing on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Motorworks Brewing?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Motorworks Brewing.
How does Motorworks Brewing compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Motorworks Brewing most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Motorworks Brewing's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Motorworks Brewing have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Motorworks Brewing 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 Motorworks Brewing inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Motorworks Brewing is inspected around five times per year on average.
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