ORLANDO, FL. Inspectors flagged Baires Grill at 8050 International Drive for 10 high-severity violations during the week of April 18, 2026, the highest single-visit count among 15 Orlando-area restaurants cited that week for serious food safety failures. Among the violations: food sourced from unapproved or unknown suppliers, no written employee health policy, improper handwashing technique, food in poor condition, and no documented parasite destruction procedures for fish served at the restaurant. The inspection was only the second on record for the location.
The Violations
High-Severity Violations by Restaurant, April 18-24, 2026
Nikki's Place at 742 W. Carter Street also drew 10 high-severity violations. Inspectors cited the restaurant for food from unapproved sources, no employee health policy, failure by employees to report illness symptoms, no adequate shellfish traceability records, and no parasite destruction procedures. The location has 22 prior inspections on record.
China Garden at 2550 W. Colonial Drive logged 9 high-severity violations, including employees not reporting illness symptoms, improper handwashing technique, food from unapproved sources, and inadequate shell stock records. The restaurant has 70 prior inspections on record, the deepest inspection history of any facility flagged this week.
Crocante Restaurant at 4311 E. Colonial Drive drew 9 high-severity violations, among them food from unapproved sources, improper handwashing, food contact surfaces not properly cleaned or sanitized, and no employee health policy. Inspectors also noted employees not reporting illness symptoms.
Sushi Hut Grill and Bar at 9938 Universal Boulevard, located less than two miles from Universal Studios, was cited for 9 high-severity violations and zero intermediate violations. Inspectors found no employee health policy, improper handwashing technique, food from unapproved sources, and no parasite destruction procedures, a particularly pointed concern at a sushi restaurant serving raw fish.
Familiar Names, Familiar Problems
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House at 9150 International Drive, one of the higher-priced restaurants on the tourist corridor, drew 8 high-severity violations. Inspectors found no manager present or performing duties, employees not reporting illness symptoms, improper handwashing, no parasite destruction procedures, and inadequate shellfish traceability records. The location has 24 prior inspections on record.
Outback Steakhouse at 6845 S. Semoran Boulevard was cited for 8 high-severity violations, including food from unapproved sources, food contact surfaces not properly cleaned or sanitized, no employee health policy, no shellfish traceability records, and no consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked menu items. The location has 28 prior inspections on record.
Zen Dumpling at 423 N. Alafaya Trail drew 8 high-severity violations, including inadequate handwashing facilities, improper handwashing technique, food contact surfaces not properly cleaned, and food not cooked to required minimum temperatures. Shellfish traceability records were also flagged as inadequate.
The Broader Pattern
Lotus Garden at 7536 Dr. Phillips Boulevard was cited for 8 high-severity violations, including food not cooked to minimum required temperatures, food from unapproved sources, improper handwashing technique, and inadequate shellfish records.
Mama Lau and OC LLC at 5038 W. Colonial Drive drew 7 high-severity violations, including food not cooked to minimum temperature, food from unapproved sources, and no consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods. The location has 32 prior inspections on record.
Chimi Spot at 3900 S. Goldenrod Road was cited for 7 high-severity violations, among them food from unapproved sources, improper handwashing technique, food contact surfaces not properly cleaned, and food not cooked to required temperatures.
Gators Dockside at 4982 New Broad Street drew 7 high-severity violations, including food not cooked to required minimum temperature, food contact surfaces not properly cleaned, food from unapproved sources, and improper use of time as a public health control in place of temperature.
Hi 5 Yummy at 5683 Vineland Road was flagged for 6 high-severity violations, including inadequate handwashing, no employee health policy, food not cooked to minimum temperature, and no consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods.
Saltgrass Steak House at 8440 International Drive drew 4 high-severity violations, including toxic substances improperly stored, food contact surfaces not properly cleaned, food not cooked to minimum temperature, and no consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked menu items. The location has 29 prior inspections on record.
YH Seafood Clubhouse at 8081 Turkey Lake Road was cited for 2 high-severity violations: no manager present or performing duties, and food contact surfaces not properly cleaned or sanitized. The location has 15 prior inspections on record.
Baires Grill, which drew the most high-severity violations of any restaurant inspected this week, has only two inspections on record total.