Santorini Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
14
Score
Across the available record, Santorini Restaurant has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around 11 violations to closer to 16 violations.
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Santorini Restaurant's latest score of 14 falls below the Oviedo average of 63. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
14
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. No gloves used to prepared salad served to customers neither hand wash before prep . Spoke to operator and did washed his hand . **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
12A-09-4
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. Non of the cooked food at the walk-in cooler have a label . Operator stated all the food done 2 days ago that's why no stop sale required . - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the employee hand sink back of the house next to the 3 compartment sink . Provided some. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee hand sink at front area . Operator provided some . **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishments. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup of soda stored at the make table . - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
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. Observed employee cellphone stored at the top of cutting board at the make table . - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the walk-in cooler door . - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs at the stove handle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink front area at the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water Faucet at the employee hand sink back of the house not working. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves-interior of reach-in freezer . - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Employee hand sink at the kitchen area slow drain. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored at standing water at the mop bucket. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
32
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 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. 0 ppm . **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. No gloves used to prepared salad served to customers neither hand wash before prep . Spoke to operator and did washed his hand . **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board . **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the employee hand sink back of the house next to the 3 compartment sink . Provided some. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee hand sink at front area . Operator provided some . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Non of the cooked food at the walk-in cooler have a label . Operator stated all the food done 2 days ago that's why no stop sale required .
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishments.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup of soda stored at the make table .
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored at the top of cutting board at the make table .
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the walk-in cooler door .
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs at the stove handle.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink front area at the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water Faucet at the employee hand sink back of the house not working.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves-interior of reach-in freezer .
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Employee hand sink at the kitchen area slow drain. **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored at standing water at the mop bucket.
42-01-4
27
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on front of cookline , soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in freezer chest and front counter glass display case. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryers with grease and food debris,. -under flat top , soiled with grease and food debris,. -stove top spiked with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm. **Warning**
22-47-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on front of cookline , soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
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
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator l
11-27-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3- dead roaches on floor by ice machine . Operator cleaned and removed from area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in freezer chest and front counter glass display case.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryers with grease and food debris,. -under flat top , soiled with grease and food debris,. -stove top spiked with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
37
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - in bulk dry seasoning
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - three door cooler
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood system - counter below flat top
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - above dishwasher
29-11-4
74
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - upright freezer in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
95
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. - raid used to spray live roaches. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 in open electrical outlet - 2 in crack of cove base next to cook-line cooler - 2 in crack of cove base below food prep counter - 2 on gasket of broken cooler being used as prep table - approximately 10 on floor below cook line cooler a¿¿Total 17 Live Roaches **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. - bottom shelf of food prep counter **Admin Complaint**
35A-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - broken cook line cooler **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below food prep counter **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - ground pork in walk in cooler - octopus in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - inside of broken cook line cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - upright freezer in kitchen **Warning**
33-31-5
47
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - upright freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - broken reach in cooler in front of ice machine - broken upright cooler in front office machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
86
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
21
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Santorini Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Santorini Restaurant on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Santorini Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Santorini Restaurant.
How does Santorini Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Oviedo?
Santorini Restaurant most recently scored 14 out of 100, which is lower than the Oviedo average of 63.
Has Santorini Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Santorini Restaurant have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Santorini Restaurant 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 Santorini Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Santorini Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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