Slate Restaurant

8323 West Sand Lake Road, Suite 121, Orlando, FL 32819

American

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Slate Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 13, 2023. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Slate Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 13, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw strip loin over ready to eat vegetables on speed rack in walk in cooler 2) raw salmon over commercially cooked andouille sausage on sandwich top reach in cooler across from grill Chef corrected **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. On stairs where leading to office

36-24-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by three comp sink. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2023-08-07: Group class for establishment has been scheduled on 8/21/23 **Time Extended**

53B-05-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer for Gelato. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe behind dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**

29-11-4

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 10 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat for sani buckets Chlorine for bar dish machine

16-37-1

Basic - Several Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on clean rack across from dishwasher.

14-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Emailed to chef **Corrective Action Taken**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils on the cooks line **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. Phone on prep table at pizza station **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on clean item shelf

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to dessert station

14-69-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top,of dish machine **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on sauté station **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Slate Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Slate Restaurant on file is from Nov 13, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Slate Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Slate Restaurant.

How does Slate Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Slate Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Slate Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Slate Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Slate Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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