Sally's Diner

10376 E Colonial Dr Ste 124, Orlando, FL 32817 · Permanent Food Service · License 5808686

C
Grade C
Safety score 73 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 4, 2026

What drove the grade

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.High priority · fixed by the Sep 4 follow-up · 14 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 2 routine inspection
    5 high priority (4 fixed by the Sep 4 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 10 basic
    -25
  • Extension granted on Sep 3, since fixed
    Reduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -2
  • Safety score73

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Routine inspection

15 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times
  1. 2nd follow-up visitSep 4, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 2 Basic
    What was still cited

    Basic2

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      More time given

    • Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. 1st follow-up visitSep 3, 2026

    Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.

    4 violations still not corrected:

    • 1 High priority
    • 3 Basic
    What was still cited

    High priority1

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      French toast batter 51°F, sausages 48°F, corned beef 45°F , ham steak 48°F , sliced ham 48°F, all kept in reach in cooler located in cook line kept for less than 4 hrs . Inspector advice operator to place items on ice . Admin Complaint Time Extended

    Basic3

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      More time given

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      More time given

    • Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  3. First visitSep 2, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    15 violations found:

    • 5 High priority
    • 10 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority5

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

      French toast batter and sausages kept in reach in cooler for 4 hrs with temperature of 47°F .

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      French toast batter 47°F , pancake batter 47°F, sausages 44°F, corned beef 44°F , ham steak 47°F, sliced ham 53°F all kept in reach in cooler cold holding for less than 4 hrs. Inspector asked employee to place ice on items and he did. Rechecked sausages 47°F , french toast batter 47°F , pancake batter 43°F

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.

      Raw steaks stored over ham in reach in freezer. Employee properly stored.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.

      1live roach on wall behind make table in cook line . 1 live roach on plastic rack located under table in front of chest freezer. 1 egg sack on floor next to tall reach in freezer .

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.

      Chlorine sanitizer bucket with ivermectin 200 ppm . Rechecked after water added 50 ppm.

    Basic10

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

      Bags of potatoes in walk in cooler floor

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      Reach in cooler located in cook line 52°F

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Operator placed in water. Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.

      12 dead roaches on floor under equipment and tables in dish area. 4 dead roaches on floor next to tall reach in freezer.

      Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      underneath door and on side of door .

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

      Ceiling tiles through restaurant.

      Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      Debris on floors thought kitchen

    • Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.

      Light out on hood system.

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Employee purse on top if pot , removed lCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

    Reporting only1

    • Code 46, Exits: Exit door locked.

      For reporting purposes only. Hall way exit is locked with bar. Bar removed and door opened. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.

Most cited

Insects, rodents, pests and animals5
Lighting3
Food out of temperature2
Food protection and cross-contamination2
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1