GOTCHA SMOKEHOUSE BBQ FL MALL FOOD CT
8001 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL STE 206, ORLANDO, FL 32809
License #5813842
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Mixed Health Record
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GOTCHA SMOKEHOUSE BBQ FL MALL FOOD CT in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 27, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 16 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 13 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 27, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 10 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Door on prep table located near walk in cooler.
- [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Boards located on the front counter. Staff removed towels.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler.
- [29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand sink located in dining area.
- [33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old display case located in dry storage area Cases.
- [08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed cabbage over washed and cut cabbage medley located in the walk in cooler. Staff moved unwashed cabbage to lower shelf.
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (102F - Hot Holding); pork (102F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours on steam table. Staff took to reheat.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove handle. Staff removed.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, 2 medium white boards located at front counter.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large ingredients bin with sugar. Staff added name.
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located at the rear of the seating area. Added paper towels
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