Southern Box Food Hall & Walter's Tavern
2105 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32804 · Permanent Food Service · License 5816024
What drove the grade
Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 1 complaint inspection7 intermediate, 8 basic; intermediate violations cost 18 at most-26
- Extension granted on Sep 9Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score71
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 9, 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.
14 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate6
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
More time given
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
More time given
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
More time given
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No certified food manager for establishment.
More time given
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
More time given
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
More time given
Unnecessary items stored outside.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
Ceiling tile missing.
More time given
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
More time given
- First visitSep 1, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate7
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Temperature
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 83°F
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
At event kitchen space entrance
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Hand sink by ice machine and walk in bar cooler area back of the house. Event space hand sink entrance Walter's tavern bar
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Two spray bottles at bar.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No certified food manager for establishment.
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.
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Limes and lemons stored on the floor in walk in event space. Operator lifted.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Drains in ware wash area Nozzles at Walter's tavern.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Unnecessary items stored outside.
Heating lamps and old furniture.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Back of the house ware wash area by dish machine.
Ceiling tile missing.
By ice machine and walk in bar cooler area back of the house.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Added storage area by Walter's tavern holding drinks and ice machine.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Facility increased seating to 494. Provided operator with seating evaluation form.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.