The Cask
55 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 · Permanent Food Service · License 5815699
What drove the grade
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 8 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 9 follow-up), 4 intermediate, 4 basic-19
- Administrative complaint on Sep 8, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score69
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 9, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
More time given
- First visitSep 8, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
4 under storage shelf next to prep freezer at end of bar. 8 in equipment storage area next to men's bathroom 12 droppings total
Administrative complaint
Intermediate4
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.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Interior of fruit squeezer at bar
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
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Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Small white cutting board at bar
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
In bathrooms
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Both bathrooms
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Bar floor
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.