PURPLE OCEAN SUPERFOOD BAR

Is PURPLE OCEAN SUPERFOOD BAR a safe place to eat? Mostly — a B (84/100) at its latest inspection, December 18, 2025. That visit logged 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 2 basic violations.

Its latest visit (December 18, 2025) logged 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 2 basic violations. Diners rate it 4.8 across 1,907 reviews. By health score it's safer than 28% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Menus here flag vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other dietary options.

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Restaurant details

Health grade
B (84/100)
Violations
5 total — 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic
Address
12789 WATERFORD LAKES PKWY UNIT 3, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Vegan
Categories
Health food restaurant, Açaí shop, Hamburger restaurant, Restaurant, Vegan restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.8 stars (1907 reviews)
Seats
16
Phone
(407) 946-5361
Website
Official website
Photo of PURPLE OCEAN SUPERFOOD BAR
Photo: Purple Ocean Superfood Bar

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.8 Community-sourced rating 1,907 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Reviews here split hard: 13 five-star against 3 one-star, with little in between. Opinion on how guests are treated is split — those reviews land at 3.0 on average.

The split is 14 positive to 4 negative across 21 rated reviews, with 3 in the middle. Wait times shows up in 19% of reviews as well, averaging 2.8. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 13 of the 21 reviewers who rated.

On the health side, the most recent DBPR inspection returned a B (84/100) with 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 2 basic violations — middling, much like the reviews. That inspection was on December 18, 2025. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. Ranked against Orange County, it is safer than 28% of the restaurants we score. Among the items recorded were cross-contamination and in-use food dispensing utensils properly stored.

Neither signal is decisive on its own here, which is why both are shown. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.

Our own analysis of 21 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    Amazing vegetarian restaurant. One of the only puerto rican restaurants that are worth it with no meat.

  • June 24, 2026

    I really love the food at Purple Ocean—everything I’ve tried has been delicious. The service was also very good; the staff was friendly. Unfortunately, this particular location could use some improvement. The restaurant didn’t seem very clean during my visit, especially the floors, and tables, which looked dirty and gave the place an unkempt appearance. Additionally, they were out of several items on the menu, which was disappointing since some of the dishes we wanted to order weren’t available. Overall, I still enjoy the food and appreciate the great service, but I hope they pay more attention to cleanliness and keeping menu items in stock, as it would make the dining experience much better.

  • June 23, 2026

    The place is very cute and the food was amazing

  • June 20, 2026

    Walk in here at 8:10, place is completely empty, fisrt guy at the counter can't help me with my order, second guys was somewhat able to understand what I wanted, we waited there for 25 minutes and the order wasn't ready, people that got in way after us got their acai first, which doesn't make Sense at all, very disappointment experience for my first time

  • June 19, 2026

    It was okay. Unfortunately the alcapurias tasted as if they were frozen. Not fresh. The empanadilla lacked meat, too much garlic, it was not good. My smoothie wasn't bad but $11.00for a smoothie was too pricey nothing special about the smoothie nor the place. The icecream isn't icecream and it was okay too. Now I did go to the jr tropical and that ice cream is 10 times better and actually hand made. Not going there ever. The first thing I was greeted with the coffee is closed. Not a hello or welcome. I mistakenly taken the coffee menu. It was my first time there due to a facebook upload very hyped about the icream and food so I decided to go. Very disappointed. Don't believe the hype.

  • June 10, 2026

    They are the best!!!! Won't eat anywhere else

  • June 6, 2026

    The Coconut latte is delicious. The Acai bowls are amazing. Service is great. It's extremely busy, so prepare to wait. Note, it's worth the wait. Seating is limited.

  • June 5, 2026

    So good and generous !!!!

  • June 3, 2026

    Best acai I've had. 10/10

  • May 30, 2026

    The food use to be better now its tasteless and the ambience use to be quiet and peaceful. Now it's loud and noisy with music and so many people talking. It's more like a noisy bar. I use to like going there but not anymore. Now I have to find another vegan burger spot

  • May 30, 2026

    I've been coming here since it was just a food truck, and I've always been happy to see how much they've grown over the years. The food is still very good, which is why I continue to come back. That said, it feels like some of the growth has come at the expense of the customer experience. During my most recent visit, the music was extremely loud, the overall atmosphere felt chaotic, and service seemed slower than it used to be. It took about 30 minutes to receive a bowl and an order of fries. The food quality remains strong, but the atmosphere and service don't feel as polished as they once did. I also have to admit I'm a little confused by the coffee shop addition it feels like they're trying to do a lot at once. I appreciate their success and growth, but I hope they can refocus on the customer experience that made the place special in the first place.

  • May 30, 2026

    We came around lunch time on a Friday and it was packed! Even though it was so busy, the service was still good and moved fairly quickly. The açaí base was really delicious and tasted like the açaí in Brazil. My only recommendation would be to use a better bowl that is deeper, so that it’s easier to eat with all the toppings, like other açaí places have. We also had the açaí smoothie and it was super refreshing!

  • May 30, 2026

    I love the chatara fries here, especially with the impossible crumble!

  • May 26, 2026

    The quinoa burger was so delicious. Fresh tasty vegan Puerto Rican delight.

  • May 22, 2026

    I will never return to this place again. The food was overpriced, mediocre, and made my body feel terrible after eating. Also got a Passionfruit lemonade but it was SO sour to the point where it was genuinely undrinkable. Not worth the prices. Service was not well either, asked for removal of toppings on both burgers I ordered but they had all the regular toppings and one of the service workers laughed when I struggled to hold all the items I ordered. Would NOT recommend.

  • May 16, 2026

    If you’re looking for the BEST Acai bowl in Orlando, look no further. I’ve been coming here since 2020 and I’ve tried many other Acai places. Nowhere else comes close.

  • May 7, 2026

    Updating my review because they are no longer vegan. Good food quality but their menu changes have been somewhat dissapointing.

  • May 4, 2026

    Great food, would have had no idea it was plant based meat if I wasn't told ahead of time! Everything was delicious. Only downside was the small seating area inside.

  • April 30, 2026

    absolutely amazing and delicious

  • April 26, 2026

    Great vegan options

  • April 23, 2026

    I always receive outstanding customer service here! The staff is so friendly, the food is great, and the coffee is even better. 🤩 Thank you Jonathon, Paola, Maria & Emily! 🫶

Overall Score

75 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    7 options listed
  • Community rating 19/20
    4.8★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
9 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
9 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
9 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
9 AM to 9 PM
Friday
9 AM to 9 PM
Saturday
9 AM to 9 PM
Sunday
Closed

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. December 18, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
  2. July 30, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 11 — Employee health knowledge; no ill/symptomatic employee present
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation

Safer options nearby

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This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: December 18, 2025