Cindy's Cafe
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Cindy's Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 21, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 13 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Cindy's Cafe trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At cooks line. Operator turned on valve. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
70
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken with pumpkin, beef over french fries in reach in freezer by steam table. **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Avena 1/16 68°f in reach in cooler overnight by prep table in back area.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Avena 1/16 68°f in reach in cooler overnight per operator by prep table in back area.
03A-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 in dry storage office area by husky cabinet.
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In empanada reach in freezer by fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine shoot.
22-20-5
55
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef over tostones in reach in freezer at back area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Cuban sandwiches 60f at prep reach in cooler. Per operator and cook 20 mins. Operator marked sandwiches. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
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. Cuban sandwiches, empanadas,and potato balls front counter. Provided operator with form to complete. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Empanada reach in freezer at front counter. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
50
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef over tostones in reach in freezer at back area.
08A-02-6
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. Cuban sandwiches 60f at prep reach in cooler. Per operator and cook 20 mins. Operator marked sandwiches. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted sign. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-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. Provided form to operator. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit needed.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cuban sandwiches, empanadas,and potato balls front counter. Provided operator with form to complete. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Empanada reach in freezer at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
39
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Chef cracked shells eggs changed gloves without washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.
13-05-4
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. Provided form to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at coffee station
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chef rinsed spoon in hand-wash sink.
31A-11-4
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. Provided form. and customer printed and had all employees sign Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Premade cuban sandwiches made this morning 56F.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Chef turn off valve due to leak Friday. Chef turned on valve for hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling fan over coffee make 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. Personal phone table at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee has multiple bracelets and watches.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee scooping ice. Operator educated employee to put on a hat.
13-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind steam well in back prep area has a small opening, wall is not smooth and easily cleanable
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at front counter
14-69-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. For milk cake and flan individually packaged in coke cola for customers to grab and pay at counter
02D-03-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Lights in prep area
38-12-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at coffee station
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old Labels not removed from lids before washing
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Facility had back kitchen door open with a screen door. Screen door has a 2 inch gap at bottom of door.
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. White 2 door stand up cooler on prep area **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cook line has debris
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Employee hand wash sink in kitchen area.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
17
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef above plantains in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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 - 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. Pork in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
64
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of grease on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
38-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler in prep area by the back door.
14-33-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cindy's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cindy's Cafe on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cindy's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cindy's Cafe.
How does Cindy's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Cindy's Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Cindy's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cindy's Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cindy's Cafe 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 Cindy's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cindy's Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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