Tabla Lake Nona
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
35
Score
Tabla Lake Nona appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Tabla Lake Nona's 35 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce at walk in cooler
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up skewer that fell on floor and then proceed to go back to working on sauce cooking on stove. Educated and employee washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at cooks line, operator put towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at bar has no soap,paper towel or hand washing sign
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Rice in hot boxes,per operator they use all the rice before 4 hours.Emailed operator time plan **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar,salt and rice had scoop handles in contact with product **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen ground lamb beef thawing on counter top
06-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At drink station across from dish wash area
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at wait stand across from bar
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler. Operator moved item **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dry dish storage
24-08-4
35
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates across from bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks located by drink fountain **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
82
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Dough for bread wrapped with towel across clay oven on cooks line **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has a full service bar by area leading to bathroom in front the wine rack. There is no hand washing sink at bar area **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer and glass cleaner in clear spray bottle at cart in dining area **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks located by drink fountain **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates across from bar **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shirt stored on top of spices at back dry storage Employee bag stored at prep sink at expedite station **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage **Warning**
16-46-4
52
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken (54F - Cold Holding); lamb (49F - Cold Holding); goat (49F - Cold Holding) items were held on cold bar overnight, found out of temperature. butter chicken cooked (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (49F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter chicken cooked (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (49F - Cold Holding) chicken (54F - Cold Holding); lamb (49F - Cold Holding); goat (49F - Cold Holding). Manager discarded **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.keep lunch buffet on time, no written plan. Emailed to manager
03F-10-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blue plastic cups
24-08-4
64
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cilantro under cookline in grocery bag Operator removed and put in pan **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board used for prep
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from cookline
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt Operat labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
May 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on cutting board in cookline. Phone was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken in prep sink without constant running cold water. Operator turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
86
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container in cornstarch container. Operator discarded deli container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Operator placed it. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Employee turned pans to help drain and air dry **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use wet towel used under cutting board. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk in cooler dusty fan covers
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch bin without label. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Under counter freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tabla Lake Nona last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tabla Lake Nona on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tabla Lake Nona?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tabla Lake Nona.
How does Tabla Lake Nona compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Tabla Lake Nona most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Tabla Lake Nona's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tabla Lake Nona have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tabla Lake Nona means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Tabla Lake Nona inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tabla Lake Nona is inspected around three times per year on average.
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