(The) Strand
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited (The) Strand eight times, with records going back to 2022. (The) Strand was last inspected on Apr 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired 4-1-26 Operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling and wall in kitchen where line and ducts run into ceiling and wall
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut board grooved large make table
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hoodie hanging on shelf with food goods Operator moved hoodie **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's room Operator posted sign during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in produce cooler over ready to eat cut lettuce Operator moved cut lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
67
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Buildup debris in small oven at prep station
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
82
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked Mac and cheese Operator moved fish under Mac and cheese **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No closer on bathroom door
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle in flour and sugar Operator removed containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One food manger certificate expire 4-8-24
53A-03-7
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. Printed sign
11-27-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case oil on floor Operator moved oil to shelving **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar no hand wash sign Operator made sign and posted **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
70
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over vegetables in reach in cooler on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from original packaging over raw beef and other frozen items in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 106F . Advised operator to heat to 135F **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
70
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.Employee soaking lady fingers into solution and not wearing any gloves. Operator discard food.
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Chef drained liquid from faro into hand wash sink .
31A-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.Serving spoons kept on cooling . **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Knife's in between coolers and tables. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
67
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was (The) Strand last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at (The) Strand on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at (The) Strand?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at (The) Strand.
How does (The) Strand compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
(The) Strand most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has (The) Strand's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at (The) Strand have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at (The) Strand 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) Strand inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, (The) Strand is inspected around two times per year on average.
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