Starlight Restaurant and Lounge
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Starlight Restaurant and Lounge has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Starlight Restaurant and Lounge was last inspected on Dec 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orlando restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -all cutting boards
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -side door next to kitchen
35B-01-4
90
Oct 16, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -2 small flying insects at rear door in dining room -3 small flying insects behind bar where bar is facing pool table **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches under hand wash sink at bar -15 live roaches behind first fridge when entering kitchen **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -50 rodent droppings behind and inside speaker in dining room, under bar at front window -12 rodent droppings under sink at bar, where bar is facing pool table **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -rice amd chicken held longer than 24 hours not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. -clean dishes stored in bin on floor next to fryers
24-26-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -20 dead roaches throughout dining area and music booth **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor under equipment throughout kitchen soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in bottom corner of wall behind bar on far side
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of fryers soiled with accumulation of grease
23-03-4
45
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over ready to eat produce
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -brown rice (58F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (59F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (58F - Cold Holding); duck (57F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding) brown rice (47-59F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); white rice (50F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -brown rice (58F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (59F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (58F - Cold Holding); duck (57F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding) brown rice (47-59F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); white rice (50F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at bar
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. -operator got chlorine sanitizer during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at bar
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. -all items prepared onsite held longer than 24 hours lack date marking
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men and woman's restroom doors not fully self closing
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board at rear prep table deep cuts
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee phone stored on top of toaster oven
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -exit door next to kitchen entrance
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors behind reach in cooler units soiled with accumulation of debris
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -3 holes in wall right side of cooking equipment in kitchen
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of all kitchen equipment soiled with accumulation of food debris and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -old food on all dishes and utensils in establishment
16-48-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -interior of all reach in units in establishment soiled with accumulation of food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -DJ booth being used as storage area in disarray
33-34-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. -men's right side urinal not flushing
32-23-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink at bar faucet leaking
29-11-4
23
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 4 white cutting boards on prep table in the kitchen
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damaged ceiling tiles in kictchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen area soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line soiled Floor under 3 compartment sink soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water and drinks operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White reach in freezer and white reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen. Interior soiled. Exterior drink cooler at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White reach in freezer and white reach in cooler in the kitchen. Interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to three compartment sink soiled Wall by cook line soiled.
36-27-5
64
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottle on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
95
Jun 24, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid at front counter
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Light not functioning. 3 light bulbs under the hood in the kitchen.
36-62-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 light shield cracked n the kitchen
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside chest freezer and reach in coolers in the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers in the kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by stove, fryer and three compartment sink area.
36-27-5
67
May 28, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On back counter on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 3 light bulbs under the hood at cooks line.
36-62-4
90
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
67
Mar 16, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken,45 f,46 fheld more than four hours.Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw chicken stored over carrots in upright cooler.Raw shell eggs stored over pears in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.White cutting boards are stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Front line area.
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.Rice in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the establishment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Oil in kitchen.
08B-47-4
Basic - Light not functioning.Under the hood suppression system.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Wipe down the exterior of all equipment in the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Dishwashing area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated debris throughout the establishment.
36-27-5
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Starlight Restaurant and Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Starlight Restaurant and Lounge on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Starlight Restaurant and Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Starlight Restaurant and Lounge.
How does Starlight Restaurant and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Starlight Restaurant and Lounge most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Starlight Restaurant and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Starlight Restaurant and Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Starlight Restaurant and Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Starlight Restaurant and Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Starlight Restaurant and Lounge is inspected around four times per year on average.
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