Ovations Food Services Dr Phillips Center Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Ovations Food Services Dr Phillips Center Kitchen 14 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orlando restaurant scores 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 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. Glass washer in judsons reading 00ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Salsa in Judsons cooler dated 2/5. Operator discarded - 6 qts of duck fat dated 2/18 in walk in cooler . Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Judsons prep cooler: shrimp, cut tomatoes, tomatoe pulp, cooked asparagus, cooked artichoke, brie, capricila, salami, garlic aioli, anglaise made with egg, cut lettuce, ; (48-53F - Cold Holding) all items over 4hrs per operstor in prep cooler. Advised to immediately discard **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Judsons prep cooler: shrimp, cut tomatoes, tomatoe pulp, cooked asparagus, cooked artichoke, brie, capricila, salami, garlic aioli, anglaise made with egg, cut lettuce, ; (48-53F - Cold Holding) all items over 4hrs per operstor in prep cooler. Advised to immediately discard **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In judsons **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -in concession mop room out of place. Operator **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -At judsons prep cooler
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf in warewashing arra. On prep table in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Laptop on prep table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water is leaking onto floor From glass washer in judsons kitchen at beginning of cycle.
29-03-4
37
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Initials DW expired in September 2024. All other certified food managers are current - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Initials DW expired in September 2024. All other certified food managers are current
53A-03-7
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in flour **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed asparagus over bread pudding in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
82
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tuna dated 7/28. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour container handle **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. and handle in rice **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
70
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
52
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects in downstairs kitchen by hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of sharp aged cheddar 6.69lbs . Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in liquor area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum packaging raw meat on site **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Establishment is in the process of getting plan's approved **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Operator moved to ware washing to cleaned **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. All hot water faucets low pressure at: Hand sink by oven, and opposite side hand sink by ware washing area Hand sink in downstairs kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
27-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile strip by ceiling light is torn and hanging from ceiling in downstairs kitchen over rack of clean containers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee drink on table next to slicer. Employee Drink on rack of clean dishes in ware washing area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on rack of clean dishes in warewashing area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
12B-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. Jacket hanging on shelf with clean dishes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on storage rack in downstairs liquor room And coffee filters in downstairs kitchen not protected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Panko flour and sugar containers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
35
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of sharp aged cheddar 6.69lbs . Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects in downstairs kitchen by hand sink **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. All hot water faucets low pressure at: Hand sink by oven, and opposite side hand sink by ware washing area Hand sink in downstairs kitchen area **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in liquor area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum packaging raw meat on site **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Operator moved to ware washing to cleaned **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Panko flour and sugar containers **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile strip by ceiling light is torn and hanging from ceiling in downstairs kitchen over rack of clean containers **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on rack of clean dishes in warewashing area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket hanging on shelf with clean dishes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on storage rack in downstairs liquor room And coffee filters in downstairs kitchen not protected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee drink on table next to slicer. Employee Drink on rack of clean dishes in ware washing area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
35
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Downstairs dishwasher
22-49-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Chemical spray bottle stored with nozzle over bread - sterno over dishes in storage rack **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In powder sugar container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in downstairs kitchen
22-08-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employees drying food containers with cloth
24-17-4
45
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 46°f in Devos kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. -some bartenders who prep fruit and scoop ice lacking food handler training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open beverage can above prep table in kitchen. -open beverages on shelf above 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
74
Jul 6, 2022
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. -half and half 45f, butter 45f in reach-in cooler in Devos kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-03: Butter 48, milk 47. Product discarded. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -vegetable soup made 4 days ago per operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-03: Ham. Unable to determine date opened. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign, soap or paper towels provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Devos kitchen. No hand wash sign. -downtrairs prep kitchen. -employee restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-06: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ovations Food Services Dr Phillips Center Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ovations Food Services Dr Phillips Center Kitchen on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ovations Food Services Dr Phillips Center Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ovations Food Services Dr Phillips Center Kitchen.
How does Ovations Food Services Dr Phillips Center Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Ovations Food Services Dr Phillips Center Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Ovations Food Services Dr Phillips Center Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ovations Food Services Dr Phillips Center Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ovations Food Services Dr Phillips Center Kitchen 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 Ovations Food Services Dr Phillips Center Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ovations Food Services Dr Phillips Center Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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