CEDARS RESTAURANT

With 8 inspections documented, CEDARS RESTAURANT maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating in ORLANDO. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

West Sand Lake Road
Florida, 32819
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/20/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13608026

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/7/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13479504

Follow-up Inspection Required

7 high, 6 int, 8 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 bags and jacket on equipment in back area Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Equipment for mixer near dish machine area Warning
  • 24-07-4:Basic - In use equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stored on the floor on cooks line Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In Salad station reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in all reach in cooler soiled Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service lids not inverted near salad station Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Vegetables in walk in cooler not covered Warning
  • 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. Chlorine 0 ppm Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Kitchen knife rinsed in prep sink not cleaned in 3 comp sink Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat pastry item in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler on cooks line Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ghee at 75F for more than 4 hours per operator Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ghee 75F fromt of expo line Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals next to oil on cooks line Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Interior of food processor Lemon juicer Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink next to cooks line and dish area Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased bottle of chlorine Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Had sink next to dish area Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing clear toxic substance not labeled. In bar area underneath hand wash sink Warning

7/31/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10880952

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin at the bar Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line .
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Above ice machine Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Inside table top reach in cooler across from char broiler Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop,sale Water bottle in ice bin Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Water bottle in ice bin
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cooks line

1/14/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8844925

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 4 int, 7 basic

  • 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

7/30/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8791691

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 7 int, 6 basic

  • 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

10/25/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8534432

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 7 basic

  • 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

10/25/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8536021

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 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**

9/1/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8390391

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 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