Shakers American Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
41
Score
Shakers American Cafe appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Sep 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 12 violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Shakers American Cafe's 41 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both reach in cooler white cutting boards on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1 inch of standing water in front of hand wash sink on cooks line.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit for dish machine.
16-37-1
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler and freezer handles by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks by dry storage soda. Operator secured tanks with bungee cords**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above cook line.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cook line, prep station and dish machine area. **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 bag stored with soda syrup by dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line, server station area, and by back of the house exit door and ice machine. Per operator facility does not know where water is coming from they believe it's coming from outside of from the floor. Per operator facility has a work order to have fixed.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of syrup soda stored on the floor by dry storage. Operator removed from the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment on cooks line, ice machine vents, hood filters, and underneath prep tables. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cooks line. Operator inverted Togo plates. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line.
36-27-5
41
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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 form to operator. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both White reach in coolers cutting boards by cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep table blocking hws on cooks line.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator. Operator had employees acknowledge and sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles at front service counter. Employees labeled spray bottles sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment reach in coolers throughout back of the house.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks by syrup soda machine back of the house. Employee chained tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cooks line and dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment and all equipment throughout back of the house. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bread stored on the floor by back of the house prep station. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of equipment and cooking equipment on cooks line, and underneath dish machine area prep table. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
33
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
52
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cooks line blocked by reach on cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Underneath hand wash sink on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe underneath 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
70
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Slurie in reach in cooler dated 9/24. Operator discarded.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Slurie dated 9/24 in reach in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in glue trap on floor by reach in cooler at cook line Total 2 live roaches
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cooks line blocked by reach on cooler.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs Benedict not marked on menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dish machine chlorine test kit needed.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at cooks line. Operator refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on dry storage shelves. Operator labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Glue trap with 8 dead roaches on floor under steam well at cook line Glue trap with 10 dead roaches in trap by reach in cooler at cook line Glue trap with 2 dead roaches on floor behind ice machine in back prep area Total of 20 dead roaches
35A-06-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple servers with bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee serving food.
13-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath blocked exit reach in cooler and 3 compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout back of the house underneath all equipment and cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 3 cases of syrup soda on the floor underneath dry storage shelves.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Underneath hand wash sink on cooks line.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Operator sanitized and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
14-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, ice machine sides, and behind cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in white chest freezer in back prep area.
14-69-4
18
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front counter has spoon and lemon wedge in the sink. Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on surface. Operator sanitized scoop and put in container **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from stove on cooks line
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooler with ice at front counter not covered.Operator put lid on **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand washing sink on cooks line Ceiling in walk in cooler has dust debris
36-27-5
74
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Sanitizer bucket in prep area 200ppm. Operator dump the bucket and refilled with quaternary ammonium that tested at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Diced ham, turkey sausage and chorizo all marked 5-7-23 walk-in cooler. Operator discarded all product.**Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb next to mop sink outside.
29-34-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior gasket of stand up freezer soiled with black mold like substance. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with dust Above entrance to the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system lights out. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents heavily soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In stand up refrigerator in prep area.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over cooked turkey sausage and ham in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In Walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls behind and around cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
27
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on dry storage shelf. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hoods system.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over hard boiled eggs in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line behind equipment.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shakers American Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shakers American Cafe on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shakers American Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Shakers American Cafe.
How does Shakers American Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Shakers American Cafe most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Shakers American Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shakers American Cafe have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Shakers American Cafe 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 Shakers American Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shakers American Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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