SONESTA ESSENTIAL Health Score — Orlando, FL

8101 AIRCENTER CT, Orlando, FL 32809

Inspections on file 2
High-risk violations 0
Inspected 8/10/2026
Orlando avg 88 / 100
B
77 / 100
Good

7 moderate issues, 2 minor issues found

Inspected August 10, 2026 Warning Issued

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 15% of restaurants in Orlando. The city average ClearScore is 88 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
0
Moderate
7
Minor
2

Violations Found

  • Moderate Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
  • Moderate Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Moderate Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
  • Moderate Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign ×2
  • Moderate Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
  • Moderate Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
  • Minor Food management certification valid / Employee training verification ×2

Inspection History

  • B
    August 10, 2026 Latest Routine - Food

    7 moderate issues, 2 minor issues found

    ClearScore: 77 / 100

    Routine - Food Warning Issued

    Moderate

    • #5 Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • #8 Food protection, cross-contamination
    • #11 Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
    • #31 Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
    • #36 Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • #53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification

    Minor

    • #53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification

    7 violations total this inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

SONESTA ESSENTIAL received a ClearScore of 77/100 (Grade B) on its inspection on August 10, 2026. 9 violations were found, including no high-risk issues. Overall, the kitchen was in reasonable compliance.

The primary violations at SONESTA ESSENTIAL on August 10, 2026 were intermediate-level issues (7 moderate violations), which relate to equipment maintenance, hygiene practices, and handling procedures. There were also 0 high-risk and 2 minor violations recorded.

SONESTA ESSENTIAL was last inspected on August 10, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

SONESTA ESSENTIAL received a Grade B (ClearScore 77/100) on its most recent inspection. No high-risk violations were found, but the moderate and minor issues are worth reviewing before your visit. We recommend checking the specific violations listed above.

After receiving a warning, SONESTA ESSENTIAL is required to address the violations found. The DBPR may schedule a follow-up inspection to verify corrections. You can check the current status of SONESTA ESSENTIAL's license directly at myfloridalicense.com.

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