Pasta Lab Food Takeout
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Pasta Lab Food Takeout has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 22, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “water with a temperature” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Pasta Lab Food Takeout's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over desserts at glass reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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/. The last owner of facility added an ice cream section in the dining area
51-16-7
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not segregated in reach in cooler at ware wash area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
74
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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/. Two ice-cream coolers added in dining room area with no access to handwashing sink. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers containing flour and semolina not labeled at back of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor between pizza oven on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
78
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Both handwashing sinks turned off. Operator turned on. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil and 2 boxes of tomato's on floor at back storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on shelving by reach in freezer not inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
82
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut romaine (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (53F - Cold Holding). Top of marketable next to sushi, operators states less than 1 hour. Will move to different cold unit.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tomato sauce improperly cooled.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Tomato sauce in large plastic container inside 2-door beverage cooler.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Tomato sauce in large plastic container in 2-door refrigerator.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Water turned off at both handwashing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Chef in kitchen with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 6 seats added.
51-15-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum hotel pans on top shelf of to-go rack. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat sauces in small containers on shelf.
06-01-5
41
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
95
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna made on 9/23 without date marking
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
86
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink shut off at kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
90
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (76F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter (76F - Cold Holding) butter was out since 10 am
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator removed spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Operator moved his cellphone and drink -cigarettes,baby formula , **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -torn gasket on reach in cooler
14-11-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pasta Lab Food Takeout last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pasta Lab Food Takeout on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pasta Lab Food Takeout?
Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pasta Lab Food Takeout.
How does Pasta Lab Food Takeout compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Pasta Lab Food Takeout most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Pasta Lab Food Takeout's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pasta Lab Food Takeout have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pasta Lab Food Takeout 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 Pasta Lab Food Takeout inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pasta Lab Food Takeout is inspected around two times per year on average.
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