Sonesta Essential
8101 Aircenter Ct, Orlando, FL 32809 · Permanent Food Service · License 5811761
What drove the grade
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 10 routine inspection7 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic; intermediate violations cost 18 at most-20
- Extension granted on Oct 14Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score77
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 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.
9 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate7
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
More time given
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
More time given
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
More time given
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
More time given
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment.
Per operator he is in the process of taking exam this week.
More time given
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
More time given
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
- First visitAug 10, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate7
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Employees signed the form.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Dumping coffee in hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Drink in reach in refrigerator.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
Under triple sink
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.