Dixie Belles Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
23
Score
Across the available record, Dixie Belles Cafe has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 13 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish personnel loaded dirty dishes and proceeded to remove clean dishes to place in storage without hand washing. Manager educated employee and he washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter (58F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours out. Located on top of prep cooler. Manager placed on time control. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (111F - Hot Holding. Less than 4 hours holding. Placed on the grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Banana cut in half with the sticker on it.
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Aluminum pans on storage racks in back prep area.
25-17-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Togo tray not inverted with personal items on top of it. Manager removed items and turned it over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce above cooked potatoes.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. cracked plastic containers. manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-38-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under microwave
14-45-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler located on bar.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of substitute butter
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Manager says they're scheduled for another pickup. Truck didn't pickup last time.
33-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in sugar and flour bins. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
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. Baked cookies and muffins located at front counter Sink. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Manager placed in the cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cup and other beverages. Not marked or separated from food for sale to the public.
12B-13-4
23
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at the hose bibb. Next to dish
29-34-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Sink on cook line, drain line from AC
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spatula in sink located on the cook line. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 120F exterior, interior 0F Ecolab arrived and began repairing the machine 161F **Corrected On-Site**
22-56-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. 0F, second temp 161F **Corrected On-Site**
16-54-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone, keys and other items.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Potato biscuits stored under paper towel dispenser. Management removed pan **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in potato and hash. Staff removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of equipment on the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Under self next-to spices. Management removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Walk- in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
37
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and walls soiled walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Foil torn under flat top - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
86
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork chops (48F - Cold Holding); fish (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); milk jug (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator read 39° around 7 am, received delivery, door may have been open for extended period of time, moved items to walk in cooler for immediate temperature recovery, ambient thermometer read 50° **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Shelled eggs no time mark Operator put time mark **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Food handler for CC expired 3-30-25
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Operator took can opener to clean **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap, paper towels,and sign at outside hand sink by ice machine
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and walls soiled walk in cooler
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on table next to flat top Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Foil torn under flat top
14-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of sugar and flour not labeled Operator labeled bins **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to ice machine
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next to ice machine.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Under lid seating.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic 4 in line pan on clean storage rack.
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer .
14-69-4
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 sugar and flour containers.
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink next to ice machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Old food debris and grease wall on cook line.
36-27-5
52
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/ Operator moved ice machine outside of back door. Machine is covered and protected. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Manager not sure if plan were submitted. A hand sink was added next to the ice machine. Time extended 30 days . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Muffins,brownies and cookies on front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
70
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/ Operator moved ice machine outside of back door. Machine is covered and protected. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Manager not sure if plan were submitted. A hand sink was added next to the ice machine. Time extended 30 days . **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Muffins,brownies and cookies on front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner in ware wash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
64
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw pork chop (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); monte Cristo wrap (50F - Cold Holding); meatloaf (50F - Cold Holding); hollandaise (47F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding) meatloaf (44-45F - Cooling) **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. meatloaf (44-45F - Cooling Operator states made night prior **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covered and wrapped **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Spatula at steam table **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
24-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dry storage area - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach in freezer on cookline broken - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
45
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dixie Belles Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dixie Belles Cafe on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dixie Belles Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dixie Belles Cafe.
How does Dixie Belles Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Dixie Belles Cafe most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Dixie Belles Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dixie Belles Cafe have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dixie Belles Cafe 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 Dixie Belles Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dixie Belles Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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