New in Orlando: 22 food businesses inside city limits passed state licensing inspections in September, from South Orange Avenue to Edgewater Drive.

Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Rebuilt monthly. New food businesses come from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s inspection records (“Food-Licensing Inspection,” the visit a new or changed food business needs before it opens), Sept. 1-30, 2026. We kept only addresses inside Orlando city limits, checked with the Census Bureau’s geocoder. Opening your own? Tell us.

This month’s roundup lists the food businesses inside Orlando city limits that passed a state licensing inspection in September 2026. That inspection is a public record: a new restaurant, cafe or food counter, or one under new ownership, must pass it before it opens. Questions about licensing a business inside the city go to the City of Orlando’s Permitting Services Division, 407-246-2271.

What this means for you

  • South Orange Avenue added four food businesses in September.
  • Edgewater Drive and International Drive added two each.
  • The state record shows a business passed its opening inspection; check the business’s own site or social accounts for its opening date and hours.

New in September

Food businesses inside the city whose licensing inspection ended with no further action required, in date order:

Business Address Inspection
The Soda Fountain and Doghouse 2525 Edgewater Drive Sept. 1
The Gravy Spoon 692 W. Robinson St. Sept. 2
Sweetie’s Ice Cream 18 N. Dollins Ave. Sept. 3
Ziba 57 W. Pine St., Suite A Sept. 3
Hayashi Taro 714 N. Mills Ave. Sept. 3
D Licious Lemonade 5304 Curry Ford Road Sept. 4
JD Dumpling King 18 N. Dollins Ave. Sept. 11
Coincidence Cafe 3765 N. John Young Parkway Sept. 11
Reeves Sports Bar 50 E. Central Blvd., Suite C Sept. 14
Maria Pitanga Acai 4618 S. Kirkman Road Sept. 17
Little Caesars 8734 Lee Vista Blvd. Sept. 18
Date Un Gusto Orlando 2405 S. Hiawassee Road Sept. 18
Amor y Chile Mexican Restaurant 3818 Edgewater Drive Sept. 22
The Pit Stop 5250 International Drive Sept. 22
Desi Tarka 6405 Raleigh St. Sept. 22
Doces de Ouro Brasil 5472 International Drive Sept. 23
Aoba 777 N. Orange Ave., Suite C Sept. 23
Five Guys Burgers & Fries 6000 Universal Blvd. Sept. 23
Zaza Cuban Comfort Food 1621 S. Orange Ave. Sept. 24
Ariana Kabab 1737 S. Orange Ave. Sept. 24
Happys Handhelds 10501 S. Orange Ave., Unit 105 Sept. 25
3 Natives SoDo 3150 S. Orange Ave., Suite 103 Sept. 30

Three more businesses inside the city had September licensing inspections that called for a warning or listed only a company name or no name; they are not included. A state licensing inspection can also mean a change of ownership at an existing restaurant, not a brand-new business.

Food trucks

Five mobile food vendors licensed in September list commissary addresses inside the city: Gloricar Food, Juice on da Go, Sabor de mi Tierra, City Grill and Dayin’s Food Services. Food trucks move around; follow each one’s own page for where it parks.

How we build this list

Each month we download the state’s District 4 food inspection file, keep the “Food-Licensing Inspection” visits with an Orlando address, check each address against city limits with the U.S. Census Bureau’s geocoder and list those inside the city. A few addresses the geocoder could not match, including some in Lake Nona, are left out until we can confirm them. Inspection results for every Orlando-area restaurant are in our restaurant inspections guide.

Starting a business in the city

Every business inside city limits needs a business tax receipt and a certificate of use before it opens, the city says. Check that your location is in the city and zoned for your use with the city’s zoning check, then apply online. The city sends a billing summary within 10 business days of processing the application, then mails the receipt after payment. Full steps are on the city’s business tax receipt page. Our permits and zoning guide covers build-outs.

Frequently asked questions

What new restaurants opened in Orlando recently?

State records show 22 food businesses inside Orlando city limits passed licensing inspections in September 2026, including Zaza Cuban Comfort Food and Ariana Kabab on South Orange Avenue and Amor y Chile Mexican Restaurant on Edgewater Drive.

How do I find out about new restaurants in Orlando?

New food businesses must pass a state licensing inspection before they open. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation publishes those inspections, and we list the ones inside the city here each month.

How do I get a business license in Orlando?

Inside city limits, apply to the City of Orlando for a business tax receipt and a certificate of use before you open. The city sends a billing summary within 10 business days of processing the application.

How do I add my new Orlando business to this list?

Send us the name, address, opening date and a link to the business’s own announcement through our contact page.