DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

AVE MARIA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

1410 State Road 436
Florida, 32707
Seminole County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10738385

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in flour container outside on walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -dishes stored above prep sink
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee personal items stored on prep bags on storage rack outside of walk in cooler
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -box of oil stored on floor outside of rear office Repeat Violation
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -At hand wash sink next to prep sink
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -on prep table next to 3 compartment sink
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container not labeled
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -multiple items in reach in freezers stored in non food grade bags
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -David
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with yellow substance at mop sink not labeled

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10739338

  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -concrete seal worn exposing bare concrete throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -all at prep table across from WIC Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10738067

  • 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -DM not holding and maintaining water level, unable to wash dishes Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -concrete seal worn exposing bare concrete throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -all at prep table across from WIC Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -DM unable to sanitize properly due to machine not being able to maintain any current water level during all parts of cycle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -HWS at bar inaccessible due to storage of utensils -HWS at dish pit blocked by buckets and soap Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: HWS at bar **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -HWS in kitchen -HWS at bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: HWS at bar **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782491

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -woman's restroom door is fitting with a sliding bar door style entrance, unable to properly self close Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -rice in freezer room Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -operator printed and displayed current license during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -DM not holding and maintaining water level, unable to wash dishes Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -box of fresh vegetables stored on floor in WIC -multiple buckets of food product stored on floor in dry storage closet in freezer room Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -concrete seal worn exposing bare concrete throughout kitchen Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -all at prep table across from WIC Warning
  • 16-05-4:Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. -sanitizer solution in 3 compartment sink not clean Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -DM unable to sanitize properly due to machine not being able to maintain any current water level during all parts of cycle. Warning
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. SMALL COOKLINE COOLER -raw shell egg (55F - Cold Holding) -less than 2 hours, operator closed unit hood to keep insulated Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -soiled gloved used when handing clean equipment Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SMALL COOKLINE COOLER -raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding); cheese (55F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) -less than 2 hours, operator closed unit hood to keep insulated Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -HWS at bar inaccessible due to storage of utensils -HWS at dish pit blocked by buckets and soap Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -HWS in kitchen -HWS at bar Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. -All Employees Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. -all employees -provided employee reporting agreement form Warning

Inspection Date: 5/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8679402

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - existing vacuum breaker needs to be moved to the threaded outlet side of your splitter Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1: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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8604695

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - drinks and purses on prep counter. Manager over Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - scoops and ladles on cookline in soiled room temperature water Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - plantains stored in Ecolab rinse aid bucket. See stop sale Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SMALL COOKLINE COOLER manager put in walk in cooler - cooked shrimp <2 hours (62F - Cold Holding) - cooked ceviche mixture <2 hours (62F - Cold Holding) MAIN COOKLINE COOLER Manager put into walk in cooler - breaded chicken (62 - Cold Holding) WALK IN COOLER - chivo held overnight (48F - Cold Holding); - bola held overnight (48F - Cold Holding); - guata (48F - Cold Holding); - frescoes held overnight (48F - Cold Holding); - squid held overnight (50F - Cold Holding); - milk held overnight (50F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - existing vacuum breaker needs to be moved to the threaded outlet side of your splitter Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test kit Warning

Inspection Date: 4/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8604310

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
  • 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8450347

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - women's restroom sliding door not self closing Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen area Warning
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - at mop sink area Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door Warning
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. - no employee food safety training for any employee Warning
  • 11-26-1: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.