Tesoro Cove
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
78
Score
Tesoro Cove has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Tesoro Cove scores about where you'd expect for a Orlando restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature diced turkey 46°f stored top panel reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill in the freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed dried milk spilled on the bottom of reach in cooler.(server area)
22-16-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on the floor from the dish machine in Main kitchen. Engineering notify at time inspection part on order **Corrective Action Taken**
29-03-4
78
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of liquid eggs 56°f stored inside reach in cooler on the cook line stored at 7am less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill in the freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed butter not date marked stored inside reach in cooler over night, Chef date marked 7/23. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting on the counter has yellow stains left on the surface. Recommend Chef to replace or resurface
22-02-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed honey dew melons on the cutting board being sliced prior to washing.
08B-39-4
Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed bowls on the buffet line not properly stored, Chef placed bowls inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-11-4
64
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Checked blueberry yogurt 59°f, plain yogurt 50°f stored inside reach in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of blueberry yogurt 56°f vanilla 50°f stored inside reach in cooler time not determined Manager discarded product at time inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed raisins and chocolate chips also cinnamon not properly protected on the counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-04-4
70
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishmachine is not sanitizing properly at time inspection final rinse reaching 150°f, recommend Chef to notify dishmachine company immediately Three compartment sink must be use wash , rinse and sanitize. The operate will be using Main kitchen Dishmachine temporarily until Dishmachine repaired.. **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old dried food stuck on the back area of the slicer. Employee cleaned at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided to provide soap at hand sink located on the cook line, found out using sanitizer instead of soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed old food spilled on the walk in cooler floor.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris spilled on the floor underneath shelves in the walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic containers with old labels after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed honey dew melons in the prep back kitchen
08B-39-4
Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed plates not properly protected on the buffet line. **Corrected On-Site**
24-11-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink draining slowly located in the dish machine area.
29-20-5
52
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water at hand wash sink does not reach 85degrees Fahrenheit. Checked hand wash sink located in tesoro cove kitchen and also hand wash sink near ice only reach 72degrees due to boiler has been removed waiting for Orange County Permit Department to give clearance spoke with Supervisor Ken concerning the hot water issue., also Blue Lewis Director of Engineering **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Checked hand wash sink due to boiler has not been installed waiting on Orange County Permits to Approve to be installed is not reaching proper temperature of spoke to Supervisor on duty Courtney Vaughan, next unannounced inspection will checked boiler at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
27-24-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink on the cook line 72f not reaching 85f due to having trouble with current boiler has been removed, waiting for Orange County permit. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Checked hand wash sink due to boiler has not been installed waiting on Orange County Permits to Approve to be installed is not reaching proper temperature of spoke to Supervisor on duty Courtney Vaughan, next unannounced inspection will checked boiler at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
82
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored next to the condiment holder on the storage shelve. (Server area) **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris on the slicer located in the back prep area, employee cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pair of gloves stored inside hand wash sink employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels not dispenser properly located near liquor room.
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed hand bag stored on the shelve in the server area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
61
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed pancake batter no time mark only date 11/21/2022
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed chocolate milk not date marked stored inside walk in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled has black marks and yellow stains on the surface.( Back prep prep kitchen)
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed back pack stored on the prep counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old dried milk spilled on the floor inside walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic container stored inside granola, recommend to use scoop.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris spilled on the counter tops shelves underneath.( Back prep kitchen)
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris on the bottom of reach in cooler used in server area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tesoro Cove last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tesoro Cove on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tesoro Cove?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tesoro Cove.
How does Tesoro Cove compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Tesoro Cove most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orlando average of 79.
Has Tesoro Cove's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tesoro Cove have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tesoro Cove 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 Tesoro Cove inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tesoro Cove is inspected around three times per year on average.
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