Special Dm
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Special Dm, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 9, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 13 violations earlier on.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Special Dm on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -pasta dated 11/30
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -pasta dated 11/30
01B-24-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. -jack
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink in cold room blocked by spinner
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bag stored on kitchen equipment handle
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -pastry kitchen dry storage hallway
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cold room fan covers accumulation of dust
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -at old washer connections in kitchen
36-64-5
67
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quat sanitizer over 400 ppm manager changed water now 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach store with clean pans on dish drying rack. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with jug. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By stove and grill area in the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots facing upwards in dish drying area. Manager corrected, **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Coats hanging on dish drying racks in the kitchen manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Clean pans on soiled prep table.
10-04-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In flour container. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line
36-62-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in in the kitchen area. Traulsen coolers in back kitchen area
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by stove and grill area in the kitchen
36-27-5
39
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp 4-1-24 operator printed new license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.raw chicken over kefta
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. raw chicken over raw fish in walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oil next to fabulosity in prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer on prep table -can opener on prep table
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked with shawrma rod. -with vegetable wash and bowl **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Used for eye washing
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -no Chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Left a in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler in prep area.
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cocoa container in dry storage.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back storage area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Utensils on dish rack. -utensils in back dry storage on prep table.
24-05-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under three compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to fryer and Alto-Shazam oven.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in Freezer outside. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One light bulb under the hood in back kitchen area above south bend oven.
36-62-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in in prep area.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bowls on dish rack in dry storage area.
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple over macaroons
08B-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Apron on shelf with rice and couscous. -Aprons hanging on dish rack in warewashing area. -Apron hanging on mixer head.
40-06-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind stove and fryer.
36-27-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. -2 Basting brushes in back warewashing area over 3 compartment sink.
14-12-4
15
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -rust remover, spray bottle over plastic wrap. Operator relocated chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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 forms via email to operator. All employees on duty read and signed. Others will complete forms on next shift. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. -facility is vacuum sealing cooked beef and chicken. Operator states he is working on a HACCP plan for facility. Email DHR.specialprocess@myfloridalicense.com for HACCP information. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -2 unlabeled spray bottles hanging on chemical rack. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen blocked by table and cart. -hand wash sink in dry storage room blocked by pressure, covered with glove. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -case of food on the floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -pineapple cut prior to washing. Educated staff. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
52
Mar 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Special Dm last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Special Dm on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Special Dm?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Special Dm.
How does Special Dm compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Special Dm most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Special Dm's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Special Dm have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Special Dm 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 Special Dm inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Special Dm is inspected around three times per year on average.
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