Pdq

12195 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32826

American

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pdq five times, with records going back to 2022. On Nov 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Pdq is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 25, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 9, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cookies made on site and packaged on site at front counter for grab and go for customers, only has business name **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink missing drain cover

29-18-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Opened can drink on shelf of prep table next to seasoning container and bread buns **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar and seasoning containers

02D-01-5

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Both milk wash kept on breading stations for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 60F. One of the milk wash was discarded the other one was placed over ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Grilled chicken nuggets kept on heating unit for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 122F, chicken patty kept for less than 4 hrs on heating station on cook line with temperature of 126F. Ask manager to reheat up to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Sanitizer bucket stored over breading station. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Brushes inside hand sink at back area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - High temperature test kit or high temperature thermometer not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a high temperature dish machine sanitizer.

16-33-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Spray bottle kept on front counter with no label. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Debris on wall under dish machine and on mop sink.

36-27-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Handles on cooling drawers under breading station. **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing on mop sink

29-18-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Both male employees.

13-04-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, by hand sink on cook line.

36-22-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Oil kept under hand sink located on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Employee washing knife in hand sink by assembly line.

31A-11-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Build up in handles of cooling drawers . **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Hood filters have grease build up.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Cooling drawers under breading station and in front of breading station. Mold like substance e in walk in cooler .

22-16-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Standing water in reach in cooler by assembly line.

29-49-6

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Chicken been thawed in standing water . **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Grease build up in wall behind fryers.

36-27-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pdq last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pdq on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pdq?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pdq.

How does Pdq compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Pdq most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Pdq's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pdq have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pdq 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 Pdq inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pdq is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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