Stella's Cafe

13526 Village Park Drive Ste 224, Orlando, FL 32837

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Stella's Cafe four times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 13, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink quart sanitizer reading 0 ppm. Operator drained sink and refilled with sanitizer and got 200ppm reading **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in clear spray bottle by triple sink

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at prep area blocked by trash can **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Knife handle in direct contact with frozen bananas at pull out freezer at front counter **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop and bucket in front of the hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers with wet nesting under tables

24-08-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 72F standing water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stella's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stella's Cafe on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stella's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Stella's Cafe.

How does Stella's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Stella's Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Stella's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Stella's Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Stella's Cafe 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 Stella's Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Stella's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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