Orlando and Sons
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Orlando and Sons 13 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader West Miami restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over dishwasher area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone at 3 compartment sink drying board. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under racks at dry storage room.
36-73-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tub of ice uncovered at chest reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep area, staff placed it back in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding) at salad station area, manager voluntarily discarded the item **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed temperature test strips expired.
16-62-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
70
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed degreaser container stored in hand sink, located at preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
90
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding) at flip top next to salad station, manager voluntarily discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted AC return over dishwasher area, and one over cookline.
36-34-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream tub uncovered at chest reach in unit.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at bar area dump sink.
21-12-4
74
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over butter and sauce. Operator moved ready to eat from under raw. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop bucket **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (63F - Cold Holding)stored on the server station in the kitchen for less than 1 hours,as per operator. Operator threw away product as for quality and placed new item on the line. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of rotating oven with accumulated food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing still water in the dip-well, operator turned on faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled in the dry storage room.
36-10-4
61
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Explanation was provided to the manager in charge. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Explanation was provided to the manager in charge. **Warning** **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the walk in cooler . **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Jun 29, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding) in alley station. Manager placed food items over ice bath to rapid cool **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags missing last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle soiled. Employee removed, cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed missing in reach in cooler in cook line
05-09-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed knives and forks with contact surface up in ware washing drying area. Employee inverted silverware **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook-line. Employee mopped up water **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Orlando and Sons last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Orlando and Sons on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Orlando and Sons?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Orlando and Sons.
How does Orlando and Sons compare to other restaurants in West Miami?
Orlando and Sons most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the West Miami average of 78.
Has Orlando and Sons' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Orlando and Sons have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Orlando and Sons 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 Orlando and Sons inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Orlando and Sons is inspected around four times per year on average.
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