Cafe Express
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2024
32
Score
Going back to 2022, Cafe Express has five inspections in the public record. On Sep 12, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around 11 violations to closer to 20 violations per visit.
“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
17
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep reach in steam table. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit needed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At entrance to facility. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At service counter window by reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling tiles soiled throughout facility. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath and behind all equipment throughout facility. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout entire facility. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole by 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer and reach in freezer chest. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Above reach in cooler by cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
38-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Open bags of foods flour and sugar. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
08B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Entrance to facility door both at top and bottom **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
35B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All reach in cooler shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all cooking equipment, underneath cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
32
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
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
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
26
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed peppers on tall silver reach in cooler located on cookline.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects flying around kitchen
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach located on bathroom wall **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.Leak from pipe under three bay sink, leak from toilet on bathroom
29-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Scooping drink with cup no handle.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing over reach in cooler that has drinks .
36-36-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Arizona drinks stored directly on floor under table by window.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Hood filters have grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Mold like substance on reach in coolers shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.Standing water on floor under three bay sink and on floor on bathroom.
29-19-4
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Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with food debris. Black mold like substance on the top door of the reach in freezer door by front counter.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All refrigeration Throughout kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above drink cooler at front window.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer by serving window. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Light on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and between fryers soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All reach in cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind stove.
36-27-5
37
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and all steamers soiled with food debris and grease.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer by order window.
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cook line. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and refrigeration soiled with grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Express on file is from Sep 12, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Express?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Express.
How does Cafe Express compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Cafe Express most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Cafe Express' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cafe Express have averaged around 20 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cafe Express means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cafe Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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