Orange County Brewers
Last inspected: Jun 24, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Orange County Brewers has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jun 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about nine violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “live” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average for Lake Mary sits at 79, putting Orange County Brewers on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - brewery equipment removed - pizza station added - second kitchen added - outdoor seating added **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - brewery equipment removed - pizza station added - ice cream station added - second kitchen added - outdoor seating added - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket soiled at Saba Air freezer - walk in cooler fan cover dusty - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - worn concrete floors in warehouse wash station - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
82
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Nov 20, 2023
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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. At the bar the glass washer is 0 ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 at the ice machine 1 at the dish area
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over open cream container in the 2 door traulsen cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dish are hand sink
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In the stock area on a shelf employee drink
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - behind the ice machine -removed **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink in the dish area
29-11-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At the dish area
36-02-5
43
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut tomatoes, cabbage not dated
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish area
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in the walk in cooler
12B-13-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment stored in the brewery area
33-31-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At the hand sink in the dish area drain leaking
29-03-4
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May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. White hose at the back area On the mop sink splitter - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Ahi tuna - listed as ingredients (tuna) is not specific enough for compl - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has removed a portion of the bar that includes a hand sink and bar sink. 2 new stand up coolers , 2 new make coolers and 3 pizza ovens are present and powered . The area above all of this is also a open ceiling which will need to be addressed. no hand sinks available in this area as well - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Called and spoke with plan review, no plans have been submitted **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in the guest mens room closet -purple liquid at the dish area - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At the bar - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At the walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the area at the walk in cooler the glass light fixtures and bulbs need to be replaced - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets to the make cooler are ripped - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
47
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 door cooler ; rice from prior night (48F - Cold Holding); cheese from prior night (48F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (40F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 2 door cooler ; rice from prior night (48F - Cold Holding); cheese from prior night (48F - Cold Holding); l
03D-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flies at the mop sink
35A-02-6
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. Kyzer employee on duty no certificate
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Items were placed in a deep hotel pan , covered and stacked in a reach in cooler
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Kitchen employees unable to lacate
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has a black mold like substance present on the interior side of the bin
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic soda glasses at the front counter
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to the make cooler on the line is broken at the hing
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hoe in the wall at the prep counter on the line
36-24-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On the plastic lexans old date lables
16-46-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Orange County Brewers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Orange County Brewers on file is from Jun 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Orange County Brewers?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Orange County Brewers.
How does Orange County Brewers compare to other restaurants in Lake Mary?
Orange County Brewers most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Mary average of 79.
Has Orange County Brewers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Orange County Brewers have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Orange County Brewers 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 Orange County Brewers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Orange County Brewers is inspected around two times per year on average.
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