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SONESTA ESSENTIAL

SONESTA ESSENTIAL located in ORLANDO has undergone 4 health department inspections, achieving a 2.9/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

8101 Aircenter Court
Orlando, Florida, 32809
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10892581

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones , purse and, keys on shelf with cereal and other items. Also employees beverage on same shelf.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerator caught fire and is being replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Staffhung. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Stirs on buffet line.
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons and forks on buffet counter.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Provided form and employee signed Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10847768

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Admin Complaint
  • 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 5/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8741230

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher of juice in hand sink. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362865

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Inside of reach in cooler.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In corner about e dry storage rack. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.