Nuno's Cafe

12001 Avalon Lake Dr Ste G, Orlando, FL 32828
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
41
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Nuno's Cafe nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 11, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.

“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked eggs then prepared sandwich without changing gloves .
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs on time control prepared 8 am no time marked . **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken breast stored over muffin at the reach-in freezer . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Neither chlorine or Quat test Available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager show up by the end of my inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils and spatula not inverted stored by the dish area . **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. At the ladies restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored bottom of make tables at next to customers food . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer white door top in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knifes between make tables at the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
41
Oct 3, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Operator stated they pull the food out less than 1 hour ago .
03F-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Diced tomato and sliced tomatoes prepared 9-26-25 Pork sausage prepared 9-26-25
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up middle of my inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the one door reach-in cooler . **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda buckets stored on floor back of the house. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 110 f
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink kitchen area .
31B-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table .
14-09-4
45
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 door cooler the one next to the whole ; cooked potatoes (48f-56f cold holding)over night **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 door cooler the one next to the whole ; cooked potatoes (48f-56f cold holding)over night. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live flying insects one by the dish area and one by the mop sink not touching any food . Next routine visit per supervisor.
35A-02-7
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken lids used to covered the cooked potatoes.
14-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the reach-in one door cooler the one in the middle between the one door cooler and one door freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
58
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler#2; chicken in oil (46F - Cold Holding); salmon (47F - Cold Holding);.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink . **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salmon marinated labeled at 12-04 Operator stated that they just made it Tuesday yesterday but they didn't change the label .
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler#2; chicken in oil (46F - Cold Holding); salmon (47F - Cold Holding).
01B-02-5
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. Operator had the signatures at the wrong form sent it to him and he will print it and fix it . **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn bottom of make table.
14-36-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink .
29-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in 2 door freezer at the back .
22-16-4
41
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs stored on top of make table without physical barrier top of cheese on the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Stored green papers direct at welcome bag at the reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink .
29-34-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 broken shell eggs .
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored on top of ice T at the front cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon stored on top of French fries at the reach-in freezer l **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Josephine-Madilyn expired 05-10-2014
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped at the employee hand sink front area .
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the lobby .
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate at the table the one next to the dump sink at the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use cover containers broken (the one covered the pico ). Operator trash it . **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between the 2 make table. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 114f . **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed limes stored on top of milk at front area . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
23
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (55F - Cold Holding); watermelon (54F - Cold Holding) Been the cooler since yesterday. Reach-in cooler the one have the potato ; potato (47F - Cold Holding); custard (47F - Cold Holding **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Watermelon 40F, milk 38F, potatoes 48F, custard 47F **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict's sold on menu. Not advertise as raw . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Make table . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
74
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand sink blocked with make table at kitchens area . **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. No signature at the employee agreement. Provided new copy to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink next to make table.
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn at bottom of make table.
14-36-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Lids stored under soap dispenser at the coffee station. Operator move it . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Storage are . **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
61
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Strip black
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook cracked eggs and plated omelettes. Educated staff and she washed her hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Crockett from 40 minutes ago at 9:56 (46F - Cooling); second temp at 10:29 49F. Observed Items stacked on reachin cooler shelves. Advised to I stack until cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink on cook line. Blocked by make table. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over mop sink
36-36-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Display cooler on service counter
23-24-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 112F -second temp 203F.
10-07-4
52
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nuno's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nuno's Cafe on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nuno's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nuno's Cafe.

How does Nuno's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Nuno's Cafe most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Nuno's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nuno's Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Nuno's Cafe 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 Nuno's Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nuno's Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.