Orlando Ale House
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Orlando Ale House, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Orlando Ale House's latest score of 64 falls below the Altamonte Springs average of 76. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. -fish 133, 135. Fish placed back in fryer. Recheck 157. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
03C-75-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. -establishment changed procedure for chicken wings, no longer fully cooked on first step. Provided written plan to operator. Operator will fix label, still states pre-cooked. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
03C-89-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents above ice machine soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor behind cook line equipment soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of hot box soiled. -side of fryer has build up of grease. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under hand wash sink by dish. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
64
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -large gap at bottom of left walk-in cooler door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -tomatoes washed, then returned to cardboard box. Employee moved tomatoes to clean metal pan. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -buttermilk at batter station 45° less than 4 hours. Product in double pan. Operator will remove second pan or ice product.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -sanitizer spray bottle sitting on counter with nozzle above clean plates and salt and pepper mills. Employee moved bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents above ice machine soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on sides, under cook line equipment.
23-03-4
58
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
95
Jan 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. -outside bartender dropped dirty silverware into bucket, rinsed hands in hand wash sink, dried on napkin and continued to handle glassware for customers. Advised manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. -no paper towels or soap at hand wash sink at outside bar next to dish machine or at hand wash sink at inside bar closest to expo line. Operator will stock both sinks with required supplies.
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -rolling racks in walk-in cooler have build up of food debris. -walk-in cooler curtains soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -dressing Traulsen cooler
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 yogurt in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents above ice machine soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease build up under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
61
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -calamari 45, raw chicken 45-48, buttermilk 54 in chicken prep cooler less than 4 hours. Drawer slightly open, pans in top not tight fitting. Operator will monitor and ice product.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink on end of cook line by walk-in cooler and outside bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -metal 1/3 pan sitting in wait station hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -outside bar. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -ambient thermometer missing from middle cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers in walk-in coolers soiled with build up of dust.
23-03-4
61
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -quat sanitizer bucket greater than 400ppm. Dispenser in disrepair. Operator corrected to 200ppm. New system to be installed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -date mark on crema not changed for new batch. Not past 7 days. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -thawed salmon in walk-in cooler, label states product to be removed from package prior to thaw.
06-09-1
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -multiple floor tiles, grout in disrepair on cook line. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer.
36-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. -pulled chicken in reduced oxygen packaging label lacking time packaged. Product removed from packaging within 48 hours per operator.
03G-53-1
67
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Orlando Ale House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Orlando Ale House on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Orlando Ale House?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Orlando Ale House.
How does Orlando Ale House compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Orlando Ale House most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Orlando Ale House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Orlando Ale House have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Orlando Ale House 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 Orlando Ale House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Orlando Ale House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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