CEDARS RESTAURANT
West Sand Lake Road
Florida, 32819
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at bar. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair reach in cooler on cookline missing interior door protection.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris located at front counter
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in coolers at bar soiled Exterior of ice bin soiled by mop sink Gaskets on cookline of reach in cooler soiled Walk-in cooler door gaskets
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust Behind meat prep area next to ice machine
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Over cut broccoli in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 3 hours. Operator placed in walk-in freezer. 45 minutes later kabob beef (47F - Cold Holding); 38F shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); 39F hummus (48F - Cold Holding); 32F butter (57F - Cold Holding); 39F yogurt (46F - Cold Holding); 38F shawarma (47F - Cold Holding); 33F mushrooms (46F - Cold Holding); 28F garlic in oil (46F - Cold Holding); 29F lettuce ambient (49F - Cooling); 42F
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in bar area soiled Mixer soiled Espresso machine at bar area has debris build up. Soda nozzles at bar area soiled
- 01B-16-5:Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Torn bags of rice on lower shelf of meat prep table.
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions no date marking
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
6
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board by cooks line Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer by cooks line.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan covers in walk in cooler -Gaskets on under counter grill
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed veggies over washed broccoli in walk in. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-24 Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature - Raw ground beef skewer over raw muscle in tact on speed rack in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in cooler at bar
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with blender at the bar. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by cooks line Corrected On-Site
- 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. Some employees. Provided form.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by cooks line Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with paper. Operator posted. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above back door next to dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door for under-counter reach in cooler across from oven door. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in small reach-in freezer on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above back door next to dish machine
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door for under-counter reach in cooler across from oven door. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in small reach-in freezer on cooks line
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By coffee station on bar area Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on under counter reach in coolers on cooks line Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed herbs stored with ready-to-eat food rice in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 25ppm Warning
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut broccoli had cleaning towel on top in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef mix over whole intact muscle lamb in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook washed mixing bowl and towel in hand sink by the cooks line. Chef educated **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing orange toxic substance not labeled by hand sink at the bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Metal ice scoop in ice machine has crack beginning at handle.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to prep table Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both sinks Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator stated it was floor cleaner. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/1/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).