The Hammered Lamb

1235 N Orange Ave #101, Orlando, FL 32804
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at The Hammered Lamb, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 5, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting The Hammered Lamb on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect in cook line 1 small flying insect on wall by ice machine
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can by ice machine. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line light shield soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour and rice container.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep reach in cooler white cutting board at entrance to kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Debris on wall under three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
61
Oct 10, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler Cutting boards in the kitchen soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at the bar outside. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar inside the restaurant.**Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep area above reach in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk container of rice.**Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
52
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Stand up reach in cooler in prep area.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones on shelf with serving plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind oven.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Hammered Lamb last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Hammered Lamb on file is from Dec 5, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Hammered Lamb?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Hammered Lamb.

How does The Hammered Lamb compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

The Hammered Lamb most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has The Hammered Lamb's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Hammered Lamb have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Hammered Lamb 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 The Hammered Lamb inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Hammered Lamb is inspected around three times per year on average.