CARAVAN

Name: CARAVAN
Address: 8015 S ORANGE AVE, ORLANDO, FL, 32809, US
Rating: 18.8

8015 S ORANGE AVE, ORLANDO, FL 32809

License #5808836

18.8 Grade F / 100

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CARAVAN in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 18.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 62 total violations — 11 critical, 17 major, 34 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 17, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 4 major, and 5 minor.

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[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice 56 cold holding per operator cooling overnight in walk in cooler.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, and multiple cooked items held in walk in and reach in coolers over 24 hours not date marked.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer and microwave at server station.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers at front counter.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment on cooks line.
[35B-13-4] Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Patio screens broken.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans submitted but not yet approved for Back porch has tandoori oven, grill for kabobs, cold holding units, storage sheds with food and equipment and storage for single use.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line.
[53A-11-4] No person in charge present during hours of operation.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 56 cold holding in walk in cooler cooling overnight per operator Meat station had over 100 lbs of ribs, beef and chicken 50 F per operator to be cut and prepped. Advised cook to put some meat back into cooler for temperature recovery
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken kabobs over beef kabobs in stand up fridge by dish machine. Operator placed chicken at the bottom.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon, shaker and tongs stored in standing water 70f.

Warning Issued
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon, shaker and tongs stored in standing water 70f.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers at front counter.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect by 3 compartment sink and dish machine area. 10 small flying insects on top of tomatoes stored in patio area. 3 small flying area in food prep area on top of white chest freezer. =14 total flying insects
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice 56 cold holding per operator cooling overnight in walk in cooler.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, and multiple cooked items held in walk in and reach in coolers over 24 hours not date marked.
[08B-32-4] Food being prepared outside. Employee cooking and preparing food in patio area.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Chili oil garlic sauce and tomato sauce at server station.
[53A-11-4] No person in charge present during hours of operation.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer and microwave at server station.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans submitted but not yet approved for Back porch has tandoori oven, grill for kabobs, cold holding units, storage sheds with food and equipment and storage for single use.
[31A-12-4] No handwash sink for employees. Cook line no hot and cold running water.

Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. make table at entrance to kitchen pasta (46F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding)
[11-26-1] 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. Previously signed unable to locate.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers in storage.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. First make table on the cook line
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Over slicer. Management removed.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon inside pan of rice. Staff removed spoon.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table at entrance to kitchen pasta (46F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding). In the cooler from yesterday
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Middle make table on cook line.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed zucchini over roasted vegetables. Management moved zucchini.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in sink located on the cook line. Management removed pan.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice pudding and ther desserts in display case located at the bar.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Back porch has tandoori oven, grill for kabobs, cold holding units, storage for single use items. Screened in area.

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