Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando
Last inspected:
3530 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando has accumulated 177 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.2 per visit. The facility was shut down five times for roach and rodent activity, including sewage backup. Fire inspections documented propane tanks stored inside the building under the cook line, a hazard cited repeatedly between 2015 and 2019, along with locked exit doors in storage areas during hours of operation. The restaurant has faced six disciplinary actions totaling $4,500 in fines.
Most recent closure: February 6, 2023 for sewage back up.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
This Facility
5.2
violations / inspection
5.2 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg
5.9
violations / inspection
5.9 county average
This Facility
5
emergency closures
5 closures
Orange County Avg
0.12
closures / facility
0.12 county average
Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando: Emergency Closure History (5)
Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (6)
Total fines on record: $4,500.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023009375 | $800.00 | Feb 6, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2021015551 | $1,500.00 | Mar 29, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2019028572 | $800.00 | May 17, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2019030103 | $800.00 | Jun 4, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2017043820 | $400.00 | Aug 24, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2015007935 | $200.00 | Jan 14, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Propane tank in kitchen at cook line attached to portable 2 burner stove
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
Exit door in storage room in back has pad lock on door during hours of operation
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
Back exit door in storage area by chest freezer has a pad lock, while customers inside building **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 3 propane tanks inside kitchen. One tank attached to a added piece of equipment since licensing in September 2014. Tanks used for portable 2 burner equipment **Warning**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections27 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando last inspected?
- Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando last shut down?
- Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando was last shut down on February 6, 2023 for sewage back up. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando had?
- Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando find?
- Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando was most recently inspected on March 23, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando ever been shut down?
- Yes, Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando has been emergency-closed 5 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando has 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $4,500.00 in fines.
- How much has Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando been fined?
- Flavors Nigerian Restaurant in Orlando has been fined a total of $4,500.00 across 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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