4 ROOTS CAFE

Name: 4 ROOTS CAFE
Address: 777 E PRINCETON ST, ORLANDO, FL, 32803, US
Rating: 46.9

777 E PRINCETON ST, ORLANDO, FL 32803

License #5812646

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

46.9 Grade F / 100

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May 21, 2026 · 13 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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4 ROOTS CAFE in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 46.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 70 total violations — 10 critical, 20 major, 40 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut boards at front counter grooved
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bag ice floor of walk in freezer Operator moved ice off floor
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven front counter area soiled
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go foods not labeled with minimum labeling requirements in front grab and go area Operator removed grab and go items and placed in cooler behind counter
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink middle of prep area no sign Operator put sign
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service knives not inverted not protected at front table Operator inverted knives
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop bucket not hung to dry Operator hung mop to dry
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples on counter ready to eat not wrapped or protected Operator removed apple and wrapped apples
[03G-48-2] Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Facility is receiving cooked pulled pork in ROP bags from 4 Rivers at 2810 W. Kennedy Blvd, Eatonville, Fl 32810. License number 5812943. Product is cooked and cooled completely and then ROP , frozen and sent to the location, Per manager. 4 Rivers approved HACCP - Cook/Cool from DBPR doesnt have the Kennedy address location for ROP and only for pulled chicken on plan. 32 x 5lb bags= 160lbs
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Facility is receiving cooked pulled pork in ROP bags from 4 Rivers at 2810 W. Kennedy Blvd, Eatonville, Fl 32810. License number 5812943. Product is cooked and cooled completely and then ROP , frozen and sent to the location, Per manager. 4 Rivers approved HACCP - Cook/Cool from DBPR doesnt have the Kennedy address location for ROP and only for pulled chicken on plan.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rice dumped in hand sink by ware wash
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink middle of prep area no soap Operator provided soap
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Tme plan does not include front items held on time Operator put items on time plan

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut boards grooved front line and back house
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Hot box gasket broken
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Case of Dino nuggets and Mac and cheese floor of walk in freezer
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged foods in grab and go cooler missing minimum labeling requirements
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing restrooms
[25-02-4] Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons and forks at register not inverted with handles first. Operator inverted items
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time marks missing for grab and go items Operator put time mark on white board
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing Quat and high temp test strips for 3 compartment sink and dishmachine
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees missing food handler cards

Disposition: Warning Issued
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over wrapped bread. Advised operator that all employee drink and personal items must be segregated from all food and clean equipment
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep persons wearing watches
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in hot box front line
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on pickle container in walk in cooler
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents Top of hot box on cook line Ice scoop holder. Operator immediately cleaned (corrected on site)
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cut Tomatoes dated 9/26. Operator immediately discarded
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beans (112-130F - Hot Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Advised operator to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery. . Operator reheated to 174F
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line had containers inside
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[16-62-1] No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.