4RIVERS Smokehouse
11764 University Blvd, Orlando, FL 32817 · Permanent Food Service · License 5813196
What drove the grade
Live, flying insects found
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 13 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed by the Aug 17 follow-up), 3 intermediate, 4 basic-22
- Administrative complaint on Jul 13, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score66
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 4 visitsRoutine inspection
- 3rd follow-up visitAug 17, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 2nd follow-up visitJul 16, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitJul 14, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
7 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, flying insects found
1 flying insect on front counter wall by poster board 1 flying insect by handing located on dish are sink 1 flying insect on prep area 2 flying insects under dish area Total = 5 flying insects
More time given
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area.
More time given
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
No items blocking
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
More time given
Basic2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
More time given
- First visitJul 13, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Collard greens kept on drive thru area with temperature of 120°F . Kept for two hours . Inspector ask manager to reheat up to 165°F . Fries kept on steam well with temperature of 123°F , discarded .
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature.
Chicken thigh and leg place on time at 12:00 with no time. Operator printed label . Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, flying insects found
1live flying insects on prep area 1 live flying insect on cook line 1 live flying on drive thru area 1 live flying on front counter in were steam well is located 3 live flying insects behind table on front counter 5 live flying insects on wall in front counter next to middle man . 8 live flying insects on wall with bulletin board by front counter Approximately 15 live flying insects under utility sink in dish area . Total = Approximately 35 live flying insects Warning Admin Complaint
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area.
Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink on prep area removed Hand sink located in cook line by kitchen entrance
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Hand sink blocked by pot , removed Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility added a soda machine to drive thru area. Facility removed a hand sink located in cook line by kitchen entrance and a hand sink by oven in prep area.
Basic4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Debris on oven in cook line
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Standing water in ric across from ovens in cook line.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Debris on wall behind rack
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.