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
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Inspection on 5/1/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2025 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 5/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/23/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/22/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/22/2024 revealed 12 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/2/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).