DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BLINDSTER CAFE

With 8 inspections documented, BLINDSTER CAFE maintains a 2.5/5 food safety rating in ORLANDO. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

Robinson Street
Orlando, Florida, 32801
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/9/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13669637

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sani bucket on table right next to open tray of cookies. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Corn beef hash. 6lb can Advised to discard
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 flying insect over styrofoam to go containers at front counter
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Mashed potatoes dated 3/26-4/2. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Boiled Eggs prepared 4/7 per operator.

3/27/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13660684

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 16-10-4:Basic - Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. Dishwasher scrubbed pan with soap then immediately put into sanitizer. Advised to rinse before putting in sanitizer
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Sweater on top of case of dressing and drink on shelf next to soda and dressing -Purses and bags on shelf next to dry food Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids to pans stored under sink are soiled
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried fish (119-126F - Hot Holding) in frontline steamwell less than 4hrs per operator. Operator voluntarily discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara no date . Per operator made 3/25 . Operator put date Corrected On-Site

11/18/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13576864

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 6 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On front prep cooler
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse next to and over cans in back storage shelf. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Trash debris under prep table across hand sink in back prep area
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pack of Butter on floor in walk in freezer. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In ware washing area
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Slight food debris in prep counter cabinets thats next to microwave
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tuna salad 11/16 . Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handsink back prep

8/18/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10873251

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets at prepcooler at front counter
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of slide cabnit next to toaster at front counter. Slightly soiled - gaskets at prepcooler at front counter

2/26/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8889268

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fry freezer
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets stained in front prep cooler Gaskets/outer edge of hot box in back kitchen
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

9/13/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8785177

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 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 Drink and phone on prep table while preparing shrimp. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over deli turkey and deli pepperoni in reach in. Freezer out of its original packaging Corrected On-Site

4/3/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8531472

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board main prep front counter
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind prep table in back
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxe of Biscuits and fries on walk in freezer floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler drawers under flat top grill . Handles, exterior and gaskets slightly debris build up
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over packaged snacks Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell Eggs over deli meat in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

10/19/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8383738

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on prep table while employee slices turkey Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. baked potatoes 30min (88F - Hot Holding); operator adjusted temperature of warmer beef. empanadas 5min (88F - Hot Holding). Operator moved empanadas to another warmer. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test strips are expired.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pancake batter date marked 10/17. Operator states it was prepared 10/19