Pearl's Smoke House

14501 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 328376632

American

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

High Risk

Pearl's Smoke House appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Pearl's Smoke House on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pickles and cheese in reach-in cooler at side of kitchen. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Reduced oxygen package pork and ground beef. Cooked, cooled and packed without approved haccp plan.

01B-13-4

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. Cooked and cooled pork, chicken and ground beef. Vacuum packaged cold without a hackle plan or process waiver.

03G-50-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, beans and other items in reach-in cooler without marking. Per operator items were prepared 04/05. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags on shelf with dressing at front counter. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar bulk containers no label on shelf next to coolers. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing clear substance identified as sanitizer not labeled at ware washing area and at cash register. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags and drink cups stored on single serve at counter below cash register and on boxes of chips in dry storage room. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers and freezers soiled with black substance.

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with dust.

36-34-5

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hot water has low pressure, cold water works well.

27-19-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil on floor by cook line, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler in back of kitchen not working. No food stored inside.

14-11-5

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In the wrong spot, advised operator to flip it to the gray hose **Corrective Action Taken**

29-34-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed certificates copies instead of originals. Reviewed with operator they need to have the hard copy.

53B-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water temperature of 112F. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar without a label.

02D-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pearl's Smoke House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pearl's Smoke House on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pearl's Smoke House?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pearl's Smoke House.

How does Pearl's Smoke House compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Pearl's Smoke House most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Pearl's Smoke House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pearl's Smoke House have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pearl's Smoke House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Pearl's Smoke House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pearl's Smoke House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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