ARMANDO'S

Name: ARMANDO'S
Address: 463 WEST NEW ENGLAND AVE, WINTER PARK, FL, 32789, US
Rating: 19.7

463 WEST NEW ENGLAND AVE, WINTER PARK, FL 32789

License #5810297

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

19.7 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 20, 2026 · 14 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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ARMANDO'S in WINTER PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 19.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 14 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 98 total violations — 13 critical, 22 major, 63 minor.

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January 14, 2025

The latest inspection on October 20, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 1 critical, 5 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer at prep station.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean Plates not inverted at front counter
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl with no handle inside sugar container. Operator removed
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent cover soiled with dust in walk in cooler.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water at dish area next to ice machine
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled behind equipment at cook line and bar
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Tomato sauce and broth in walk in cooler.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at cook line. Operator added soap
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna and meatballs in walk in cooler Meatballs in reach in cooler at prep station Meat sauce in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator placed label during inspection.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 back of house employees and 3 front of house employees
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled at bar. Operator cleaned during inspection
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked meatballs in reach in cooler at prep station. Operator removed chicken
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container inside handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed container

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in reach in cooler in pizza station
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit kitchen door
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to ice machine
[35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Next to salad station over clean plates. Operator removed all sticky tapes and rewashed all plates.
[08B-37-4] Food stored in a prohibited area. Cases of tomatoes, limes and potatoes outside storage
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Tomato sauce in walk in cooler
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Outside chest freezer
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over clean plates in server area. Operated moved all plates and washed
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler at cook line
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sani spray bottle next to olive oil and clean cloths in pizza station
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In 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/. Outside storage shed used for more then just paper products and cleaning supplies. 3 tall reach in coolers and 1 chest freezer located outside with no enclosed walls or door. And shelves with cases of vegetables. Per operator he is getting a permit for a new walk in cooler.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At coffee station and bar
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at salad station make table
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no beard guard
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Black reach in cooler at prep station right side door
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. At dish wash/prep area
[35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky rape stored over bread station
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sauce stored on floor at walk in cooler located outside
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At middle reach in cooler on cooks line
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper stored next to bread basket on top of oven
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave next to hand wash sink at prep area
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cooks line
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Ravioli in reach in freezer at cooks line no lid
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner spray cans stored next to clean dishes at frontline
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At both outside water sources
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel or soap at hand wash sink at cooks line No paper towel at hand wash sink at coffee station

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At coffee station and bar
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at salad station make table
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no beard guard
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Black reach in cooler at prep station right side door
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. At dish wash/prep area
[35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky rape stored over bread station
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sauce stored on floor at walk in cooler located outside
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At middle reach in cooler on cooks line
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper stored next to bread basket on top of oven
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave next to hand wash sink at prep area
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cooks line
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Ravioli in reach in freezer at cooks line no lid
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mashed potatoes-56F Liquid eggs-51F Per operator in reach in cooler overnight
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes-56F Liquid eggs-51F Per operator in reach in cooler overnight
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner spray cans stored next to clean dishes at frontline
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At both outside water sources
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel or soap at hand wash sink at cooks line No paper towel at hand wash sink at coffee station
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[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. Emailed operator food employee reporting agreement