Southern Breeze
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Southern Breeze has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 14 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling tile missing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Southern Breeze's latest score of 58 falls below the Kissimmee average of 78. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
45
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table soiled Soda nozzles heavily soiled at bar Soda machine nozzle heavily soiled at bar Ice chute heavily soiled at bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bread stored on floor in outside walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles through cooler doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout establishments. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler walls, ceiling, fans, and floors heavily soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table soiled Soda nozzles heavily soiled at bar Soda machine nozzle heavily soiled at bar Ice chute heavily soiled at bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Expo pass through exposed to exterior openings. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Two handwashing sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed at bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bread stored on floor in outside walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles through cooler doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout establishments. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler walls, ceiling, fans, and floors heavily soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Expo pass thru exposed to exterior openings. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
58
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chili (107F - Reheating); marinara (117F - Reheating); cheese sauce (121F -Reheating) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. chili (107F - Reheating); marinara (117F - Reheating); cheese sauce (121F -Reheating) **Warning**
03E-03-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook on line put in gloves with handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit walk-in freezer by office. **Warning**
05-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta and tomatoes in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Two handwashing sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed at bar **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table soiled Soda nozzles heavily soiled at bar Soda machine nozzle heavily soiled at bar Ice chute heavily soiled at bar **Warning**
22-02-4
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Expo pass through exposed to exterior openings. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler walls, ceiling, fans, and floors heavily soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Expo pass thru exposed to exterior openings. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over prepared pasta. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Parmesan cheese container. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Bread stored on floor in outside walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles through cooler doors. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout establishments. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Food being prepared outside. **Warning**
08B-32-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses at bar. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Heavily soiled in kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-27-5
12
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Under the grill and dry storage shelf.
36-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Placed on the clear equipment.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.in the kitchen
36-36-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near the lowboy cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Splash gaurd cracked. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.walk in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
58
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. -ice machine condensation line feeding into hand sink next to ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
31A-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of chest freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior ice machine splash guard in disrepair/cracked. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -restroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan cover for cook line -hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
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
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
26
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Under the fryer
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the kitchen above the lowboy cooler
36-36-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk-in cooler
36-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
67
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food
FL-47
43
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler. Pan of raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Surface area on under side of beer towers has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Emailed paperwork
11-26-1
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. Emailed paperwork **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over ice machine **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer in rear alley
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in service area In men's restroom **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen has an accumulation of dust **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Southern Breeze last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Southern Breeze on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Southern Breeze?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Southern Breeze.
How does Southern Breeze compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Southern Breeze most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Southern Breeze's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Southern Breeze have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Southern Breeze 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 Southern Breeze inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Southern Breeze is inspected around four times per year on average.
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