The Townhouse Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, The Townhouse Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 14 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 63, which The Townhouse Restaurant's 55 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
55
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -paper towels used as liner in lettuce storage tubs **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell egg over ready to eat items
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -raw salmon 1 portion
01B-13-4
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. -cheese in reach reach in cooler not time marked **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda machine noses soiled **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bleach not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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/ -Kevin, misty, Andrew, Michael, Wendy, Mariah
53A-03-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards in kitchen deep cuts causing staining, no longer easily cleanable
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -duct tape used on corner of steam table in kitchen to repair cracks
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jacket and purse hung on rack with single service items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler across from gyro stand, gaskets torn. -operator ordered new gaskets **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside rear door next to walk in freezer
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -woman's restroom floor
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -container holding corn beef hash broken
14-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in freezer gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Toilet leaking. -employee restroom
29-02-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. -right side woman's toilet not functional
32-23-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -walk in cooler blower unit accumulation of dust
36-50-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. -rug, paint supplies
33-30-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -broken reach in cooler designated for replacement in kitchen
33-31-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment.
32-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -raw salmon
06-09-1
17
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -exterior hose bibb right side of building
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents throughout kitchen prep area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpack and knives bag above boxes of potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -across from flat top **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
64
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - Zero ppm. Sanitizer hose disconnected. Operator reconnected. Final reading 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - operator printed and put on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - bottom shelf of prep table in prep area. - dish rack in ware wash area
14-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - cases of togo items on floor in upstairs storage room
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - foam padding above doors in kitchen with dust buildup
36-27-5
64
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - line cook wearing watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - under-shelf of cooking equipment table - exterior ice machine
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - bulk flour **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
74
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: Time extension given, waiting on menus to be fixed. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table fan, kitchen, dust buildup. Dishwasher racks soiled. Hood filters soiled with grease. Exterior of ice machine soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Gyro meat 10-29 Operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Gyro meat
01B-24-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored on top rack at entry of kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad bar station.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Electric slicer Can opener **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware stored at rolling station.
24-18-4
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Townhouse Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Townhouse Restaurant on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Townhouse Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Townhouse Restaurant.
How does The Townhouse Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Oviedo?
The Townhouse Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Oviedo average of 63.
Has The Townhouse Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Townhouse Restaurant have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Townhouse Restaurant 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 Townhouse Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Townhouse Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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