Universal Pier 8 Market Main Kitchen

7125 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Universal Pier 8 Market Main Kitchen has been inspected eight times since 2022. Universal Pier 8 Market Main Kitchen was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orlando restaurant scores 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of turbo chef oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep area

22-08-4

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Prepped raw salmon bagel over prepped ham and cheese croissant in #6 walk in cooler on speed rack **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb by dish machine

29-34-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping sanitizer buckets and placing in sink and filling up sanitizer bucket in hand sink in dish room Chef addressed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of pizza oven **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour lexon on table across from blast chiller. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb behind dish **Corrected On-Site**

29-34-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer soiled on clean item shelf **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles missing behind dish machine Tiles in freezer

36-24-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Pizza station Chef pulled and had washed and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Front counter next to single service **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-44-1

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on cook line

14-11-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues and water buildup. Cookline

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Universal Pier 8 Market Main Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Universal Pier 8 Market Main Kitchen on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Universal Pier 8 Market Main Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Universal Pier 8 Market Main Kitchen.

How does Universal Pier 8 Market Main Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Universal Pier 8 Market Main Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Universal Pier 8 Market Main Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Universal Pier 8 Market Main Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Universal Pier 8 Market Main Kitchen 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 Universal Pier 8 Market Main Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Universal Pier 8 Market Main Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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