Sharon's Homestyle Cookin
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
64
Score
Sharon's Homestyle Cookin has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 25, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 11 violations.
The pattern that stands out is “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Sharon's Homestyle Cookin trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
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 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathroom doors - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of dishwasher - air filters on ice machine - gaskets in prep cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Green beans, corn, greens 104-119F - Hot Holding in steam table less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately reheated all to 165F-187F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Corn beef hash deli meats, hot dogs 50F-54F cold holding in prep cooler less than 4hrs per operator. Operator moved to bottom cooler for temperature recovery. Advised not to store items above fill line in pan. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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 - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator is serving eggs and steak to order. No consumer advisory on site. Operator immediately wrote on board as temporary solution. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathroom doors
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In potatoes and cucumber containers. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On ice machine. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee Helmet, eye glasses, bag above prep table . Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In Between prep tables. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On frier . Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of dishwasher - air filters on ice machine - gaskets in prep cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed blueberries over deli meat in cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
32
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
29
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Beef patties above orange juice. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
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
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area.
38-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make table. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to clean plates.
12B-07-4
67
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Chicken breast above case of lettuce. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ware wash area.
36-36-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Male restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Helmet and book bag above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
70
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Corned Beef over lettuce in three door cooler,beef steak over lemons **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Dishwasher. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bench knife in cookline hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
58
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinse bowl in sink. Coached on proper handwash sink usage **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
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. Meatloaf in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator will label with proper date **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sharon's Homestyle Cookin last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sharon's Homestyle Cookin on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sharon's Homestyle Cookin?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sharon's Homestyle Cookin.
How does Sharon's Homestyle Cookin compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Sharon's Homestyle Cookin most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Sharon's Homestyle Cookin's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sharon's Homestyle Cookin have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sharon's Homestyle Cookin means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sharon's Homestyle Cookin inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sharon's Homestyle Cookin is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants