ORLANDO, Orange County

RACHEL'S

8701 SOUTH ORANGE AVE, ORLANDO, FL 32824

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
4 Intermediate
Apr 7, 2026
City
ORLANDO
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

31A-09-4

Detail 24496798

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at bar blocked by mugs.

02B-01-5

Detail 24496797

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna dish on menu served undercooked. Per operator tuna is seared on both sides then served. Operator marked on all menus. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24496794

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 24496799

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. In reach-in coolers throughout.

36-36-4

Detail 24496802

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above cooler next to line and near dry storage. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24496804

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Ceiling tiles soiled with dust throughout. -Walls and ceiling soiled with dust throughout. -All ceiling fans soiled with dust.

32-12-6

Detail 24496801

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

16-38-5

Detail 24496800

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Broken temperature guage on dish machine.

22-08-4

Detail 24496795

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both ovens soiled on cooks line. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24496803

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items uncovered in reach-in coolers, reach-in freezer and walk-in cooler. Operator began covering. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24496796

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and cornstarch in containers on cooks line uncovered and without label. Operator labeled and marked.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 15Total: 15

36-36-4

Detail 24217084

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above cooler next to line and near dry storage.

14-09-4

Detail 24217087

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24217081

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table on cooks line. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24217086

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance.

36-17-5

Detail 24217088

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing on cooks line and near triple sink. Repeat Violation

33-29-4

Detail 24217079

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 24217080

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall at kitchen entrance.

22-08-4

Detail 24217083

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both ovens soiled on cooks line. Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 24217090

Basic - Light not functioning. One under hood filter.

31B-04-4

Detail 24217091

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms.

23-03-4

Detail 24217089

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of deep fryers soiled with grease. -Fan above microwave on cooks line and at back of kitchen soiled with dust. -Exterior of bulk containers at back of kitchen soils with food debris. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24217092

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Coolers on cook line soiled. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 24217078

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Napkins and lids on floor in storage room in front of walk-in cooler. Operator placed on shelf. -Coffee filters not inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24217082

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items uncovered in reach-in coolers, reach-in freezer and walk-in cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 24217085

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with grease and black buildup throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Jun 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 16Total: 20

50-17-3

Detail 23836208

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25, operator renewed during inspection Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23836204

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23836197

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on can opener, cutting boards stained . Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23836193

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice made from previous day not labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23836192

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-21-4

Detail 23836189

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 23836198

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above cooler next to line

14-09-4

Detail 23836191

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout the kitchen have cut marks

12B-07-4

Detail 23836206

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23836190

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, walk in freezer floor soiled Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23836196

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair next to 3 compartment sink

36-24-5

Detail 23836207

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall next to swing door, mop sink, and box sodas

10-01-5

Detail 23836201

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for flour n product. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23836203

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2 door oven is soiled Single door oven is soiled.

31B-04-4

Detail 23836205

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sinks in kitchen Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23836194

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime. Fans throughout kitchen heavily soiled Sides of fryers are heavily soiled Paper towel and soap dispensers soiled

22-16-4

Detail 23836195

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Coolers on cook line soiled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23836202

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not inverted Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23836199

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on line Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23836200

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line has dust build up on cook line Wall by dishwasher has black build up Repeat Violation

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 23387308

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table across from fryers Cutting board on make table at salad station

31A-09-4

Detail 23387309

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tong in hand wash sink at cooks line Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23387313

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at prep area No soap at prep area hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23387317

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Reddish chemical in spray bottles on bottom shelf of table on cooks line

22-20-5

Detail 23387315

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen

35B-01-4

Detail 23387318

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen Exit door by beer walk in cooler at main bar

36-73-4

Detail 23387314

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers,flat top grill and stove

31B-04-4

Detail 23387316

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at prep sink and main bar. Emailed operator hand wash sign Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 23387312

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer by fryers at cooks line and interior of reach in coolers throughout kitchen

08B-12-5

Detail 23387311

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in reach in cooler at cooks line had no lid

36-27-5

Detail 23387310

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cooks line where spices are stored Wall by soda boxes by walk in cooler

May 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 22858776

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed sanitizer lines in rinse aid bucket. Chef switched. Final reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22858774

Intermediate - 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. - 1 employee

41-17-4

Detail 22858772

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - several stored on shelf over triple sink

16-07-4

Detail 22858775

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. - at bar 1

36-17-5

Detail 22858779

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - in main bar

36-24-5

Detail 22858777

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - wall behind ice machine - wooden bar counter support beams rotted.

14-69-4

Detail 22858780

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - around door

22-08-4

Detail 22858773

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - on cook line

51-13-4

Detail 22858778

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

23-03-4

Detail 22858781

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - counter at plates cabinet - walk in cooler door, door open, and gasket - all wall mounted fans in kitchen

36-64-5

Detail 22858771

Basic - Objectionable odors in corner of bar 4

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 22414954

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)

03F-10-5

Detail 22414957

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided and completed form with operator during inspection Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22414952

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, cooked on 10/30 without label. Employee date marked it Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22414955

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with degreaser without label. Employee labeled bottle.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22414953

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. Operator cleaned during inspection Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 22414959

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Mop sink

14-69-4

Detail 22414951

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door.

31B-04-4

Detail 22414956

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook-line hand wash sink. Operator printed during inspection Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 22414958

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fans dusty throughout the kitchen

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 21878359

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over calamari in stand up reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 21878352

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink

02B-01-5

Detail 21878354

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna on menus. Operator marked all menus using a sharpie Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21878355

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near beer walk in cooler has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate

14-01-5

Detail 21878353

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in flour on cook line. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21878358

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan over cook line has an accumulation of dust

25-09-4

Detail 21878357

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unwrapped straws on bar in reach of customers

29-49-6

Detail 21878356

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside reach in cooler on cook line across from oven

29-17-4

Detail 21878351

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At center holster of main bar

Jul 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

41-17-4

Detail 21165583

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - employee labeled container Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21165587

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphone over reach in cooler - operator removed cellphone Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21165586

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - torn reach in cooler gasket

14-69-4

Detail 21165581

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-12-5

Detail 21165585

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. - operator placed ice scoop in pan Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21165582

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - to go cup in dressing - operator removed cup Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21165584

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -operator placed utensils into water and placed on stove to heat Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21165580

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - over reach in cooler in back area

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

12B-07-4

Detail 20585552

Basic - Employee beverage on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 20585554

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - food stored on floor in walk in freezer Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 20585553

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

Jul 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 20334826

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-12: Time extended until next unannounced inspection Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 20334827

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-12: Time extended until next unannounced inspection Time Extended

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 20330631

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw bacon over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20330629

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -chicken wings (51°F - Cold Holding); chicken thighs (50°F - Cold Holding); chicken beef (52°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (41°F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20330626

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken wings (51°F - Cold Holding); chicken thighs (50°F - Cold Holding); chicken breast(52°F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler Warning

03D-07-5

Detail 20330625

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. - chicken thighs 50°f cold holding in Reach in cooler Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20330633

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 20330627

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. - employee drink stored with establishment food in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20330628

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters

14-17-4

Detail 20330630

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 20330632

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - white powdery substance in clear container Corrected On-Site