The Polite Pig
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
61
Score
The Polite Pig has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Quat sanitizer bucket over 500 ppm. Remade and was 300ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
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. -Let sit for 10 minutes, Then re ran machine, 160f. **Corrected On-Site**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Ice in hand sink. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -By warmers. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Fry scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
61
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed fruits unprotected stored on the bar customers seating in front of the the fruit tray, must keep covered for protection.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked beef, pork steak 125°f stored inside hot box recommend to reheat product in the oven. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-04-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed unclean water used for utensils has floating food particles stored on the steam table. Employee changed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-05-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working cook line has no beard guard while food handling.
13-04-4
61
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 cheese cake no date marked stored inside reach in cooler ( pantry area) **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white residue on the top of the mixer used for cornbread. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed two fan guards has terrible dust accumulation on the surface located in walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior and exterior of the smoker has terrible grease accumulation.
22-08-4
Basic - Water filter not designed to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning. Observed slime like growth on the exterior of the water filter used for ice machine.
29-32-4
70
Jan 10, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.No manager's signature on training certificates.
53B-10-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
78
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink at inside small bar next to single service cups **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Watermelon in walk in cooler
03G-53-1
90
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle glass cleaner stored next to bag of muffin mix(expo line) **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards soiled on the cook line recommend Chef to replaced or resurface.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stacked wet on the storage shelve in the dishmachine area.
24-08-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Polite Pig last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Polite Pig on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Polite Pig?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Polite Pig.
How does The Polite Pig compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
The Polite Pig most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has The Polite Pig's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Polite Pig have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Polite Pig 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 Polite Pig inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Polite Pig is inspected around three times per year on average.
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