SELAM ETHIOPIAN & ERITREAN CUISINE
5494 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando, Florida, 32821
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/17/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw ground beef over sauces in reaching cooler in kitchen Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish washer non operational Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in kitchen turned off at water line due to handle not functioning. Water cannot be shut off at handle Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw ground beef over sauces in reaching cooler in kitchen Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at 56°F in kitchen
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil and case of vinegar in kitchen Corrected On-Site
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In rice and lentil salad containers in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked cabbage and carrot (47F - Cold Holding); rice (47F - Cold Holding); goat (43-50F - Cold Holding); (beef samosa (51F - Cold Holding); vegetable samosa (51F - Cold Holding); lentil salad (51F - Cold Holding) operator states Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked cabbage and carrot (47F - Cold Holding); rice (47F - Cold Holding); goat (43-50F - Cold Holding); (beef samosa (51F - Cold Holding); vegetable samosa (51F - Cold Holding); lentil salad (51F - Cold Holding). Operator states in reaching overnight Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (90F - Hot Holding) operator states less then four hours, will reheat to 165°F **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hand in three compartment sink in kitchen. Hand sink not currently functional
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not working in kitchen, water was shut off Corrected On-Site
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple items in reach in cooler in kitchen
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Reminded operator to renew license and add late fee.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher not sanitizing uses to wash then sanitize in triple sink
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By ice machine
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Shell eggs. Sauce Lamb. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).