Voodoo Bayou
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Voodoo Bayou, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Voodoo Bayou is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting boards in dish machine area White cutting boards in sushi area **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish machine area
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. In front expo line , operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
86
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ready to eat sushi in front of raw fish in reach in cooler in front counter **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bamboo toothpicks not inverted in sushi side station **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Clean coffee creamer carafes not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In server side beverage station not protected , manager placed under shelf **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in sushi side station
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In back dish machine area **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
70
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked lobster meat in side sushi station **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1)White cutting board on front line-Chef discarded 2) can opener middle line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing clear toxic substance not labeled in dish room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use ice paddle stored on soiled surface between uses. Ledge of ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On top of fried chicken warmer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked mushroom in walk-in cooler dated marked 1/22
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer by office, raw pork belly over prepared Crab wraps. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. in walk-in cooler Raw shrimp over cooked pork belly Raw pork belly next to raw fish **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at open bar soiled. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep station by walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler unwashed avocados over washed lettuce, unwashed eggplant over washed lettuce, Raw shrimp over ready to eat crawfish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On soup kettle.
10-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer at enclosed bar
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Across from dish machine in dish room
24-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Broth containers in walk-in cooler not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food at prep station by walk-in cooler. Manager addressed **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-01-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at beverage station by office.
51-11-4
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Sep 4, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gumbo was at 46f and etouffe was at 51 f held from last night.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored next to butter in walk-in cooler. Raw salmon stored over pickles in walk in cooler. Raw ground pork stored over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean dish at front bar without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Gumbo , 46f, etouffe 51f, held from last night. Stop Sale.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination in dry storage area.
01B-16-5
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. Heavy cream in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Gumbo and etouffe were filled too high in containers.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled Mixer head is heavily soiled. Meat slicer heavily encrusted with debris. Interior of spray hose is soiled. Ice tea dispenser is soiled. Interior of dough roller is soiled. Reach in cooler at front bar has debris. Condiment bottles in dry storage has heavy debris on tray.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times throughout the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell oysters. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Some oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Exterior and back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil and bacon on floor in walk in cooler. Plantain chips in dry storage on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away in front bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Light shield missing in walk-in cooler.
38-01-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed romaine over washed lettuce in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Dishwashing area.
36-27-5
19
Mar 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Voodoo Bayou last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Voodoo Bayou on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Voodoo Bayou?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Voodoo Bayou.
How does Voodoo Bayou compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Voodoo Bayou most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Voodoo Bayou's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Voodoo Bayou have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Voodoo Bayou 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 Voodoo Bayou inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Voodoo Bayou is inspected around three times per year on average.
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