Pdq Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Pdq Restaurant seven times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Orlando restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large green cutting boards at dry dish storage
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryers on cooks line
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at front counter
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour no label at chicken prep station **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. salad blend (51F - Cold Holding)in cooler drawer for over 4 hours
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad blend (51F - Cold Holding)in cooler drawer for over 4 hours Operator discarded **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator added **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters in open container in storage area Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Taylor soft serve machine
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By fryers **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use scopp stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies for display front counter **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Under sauces
22-16-4
43
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); hummus (50F - Cold Holding) for less than 3 hours. Operator added items to the time as public health control form and will be using 6 hours and discarding any left over after 6 hour mark. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to reach in cooler by the service window. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed assorted individually wrap cookies in the front counter for customer self service.
02D-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container without label. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Underneath the friers, observed floor in disrepair
36-10-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. From mop sink
29-18-4
55
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Advised to add water, tested at 400 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
78
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Raw chicken 57F, milk bath 44-45F, chicken cooler. Improperly iced - walk in cooler holding chicken 45F, 44F, 45F, cheese 46F, cream 45F, butter 44F. Overnight - whipped cream in melted ice 61F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: - Breading station/Chicken on ice: 41F, 42F, 48-53F. 57F to the right of milk bath - no time or temperature control for safety food in drawers, - Walk in cooler holding raw chicken 41F, 42F, 42F, 42F. Sliced cheese 42F New breading station out for delivery per manager **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Sliced tomatoes in drawers 50-51F cut 9:28 am @ 4:15. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: raw chicken ambient cooling from previous day 44F at the edge to 45F in the middle. Raw chicken ambient cooling from 4 hours 10 minutes prior 47F in the middle and 46F at the edge, . Manager stated will no longer cut chicken starting end of period. **Admin Complaint**
03D-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cookline equipment area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil, chicken breading area a **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Continental cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quat corrected to 400 ppm quat .brand allows 200-400 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
21-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pdq Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pdq Restaurant on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pdq Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pdq Restaurant.
How does Pdq Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Pdq Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orlando average of 79.
Has Pdq Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pdq Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pdq Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pdq Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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