The Orlando Lutheran Towers
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, The Orlando Lutheran Towers has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food”, showing up two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Orlando restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 90F-128F hot holding in steamwell at market less than 30 minutes per operator. Operator removed to be reheated to 165F for temperature recovery -Greenbeans (128-132F - Hot Holding) 30 minutes in hot cabinet per operator. Operator removed to be reheated in steamer to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above steamer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over ready to eat fruit in dessert cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink at ware washing area
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested dishwasher in kitchen several times. Max temperature was 153F. **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted on storage rack **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
78
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 00ppm. Operator immediately discarded sanitizer and refilled. Tested again at QUAT 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager initial KR Expired certificate 2/2024. Establishment has many other current manager certified personnel
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -Nozzle on juice machine . Operator removed to be cleaned -Dirty plate in plate warmer used for immediate service. Operator immediately removed to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some food handlers certificate missing DOB
53B-10-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over container of pineapple and bottled water in walk in cooler.operator immediately corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes not inverted on storage rack **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
55
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage links over French toast purée and other ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Operator immediately moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
95
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over hoagie rolls in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Sausage and peppers reheating over 2 1/2 hours and only 157f. Discard product
03E-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sausage and peppers reheating over 2 1/2 hours and only 157f. Discard product
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
22-56-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hand sink in kitchen to entrance to dining room
27-18-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in salad prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in ceiling in dry storage area in basement
36-36-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall/cove base area in basement dry storage area
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at 73f at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Orlando Lutheran Towers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Orlando Lutheran Towers on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Orlando Lutheran Towers?
Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Orlando Lutheran Towers.
How does The Orlando Lutheran Towers compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
The Orlando Lutheran Towers most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orlando average of 79.
Has The Orlando Lutheran Towers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Orlando Lutheran Towers have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Orlando Lutheran Towers 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 The Orlando Lutheran Towers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Orlando Lutheran Towers is inspected around three times per year on average.
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