FORD'S GARAGE
459 East Mitchell Hammock Road
Florida, 32765
Seminole County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/17/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware not inverted.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table .
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked shell eggs then went to prepare a sandwich without changing her gloves .
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one live small flying insects between the kitchen and exit door not landing at any food . Next routine visit per supervisor.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of boiled eggs at the walk-in cooler . Operations switched it . Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Provided to operator and he start working on it . **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2025 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. -no drainage of any kind as evident of grease and food debris flowing into the middle of the road Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 33-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. -gate panels on ground with dumpster placed on top Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Item is stuck under dumpster **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
16
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -1 dead roach in glue trap behind right side of short booth area near bar -3 dead roaches in glue trap in storage area behind bar Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -accumulation of food debris on top of dish machine Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -fish thawing under running water not removed from packaging Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach next to mop sink, operator cleaned, discarded, sanitized. -1 Dead roach on outlet behind bag in a box soda rack Warning
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. "Cardboard only" dumpster overflowing Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under ice machine soiled with mold and slime like substance -floor under fryer in kitchen soiled with grease Warning
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning
- 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -RIF, right side of beer counter at bar Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -HWS next to bun warmer Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. "Cardboard only" dumpster lid open Warning
- 33-27-4:Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. -no drainage of any kind as evident of grease and food debris flowing into the middle of the road Warning
- 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. -right node urinal does not flush Warning
- 33-30-4:Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. -gate panels on ground with dumpster placed on top Warning
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -accumulation of roach droppings behind bag in a box soda rack leading down the wall from ceiling Admin Complaint
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -7 rodent droppings behind left side of long booth counter in dining room -4 rodent droppings bending right side of long booth counter in dining room Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-29-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. -recycling bin over flowing
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers in walk in cooler accumulation of dust
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. -recycling bin
- 03G-54-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. -brown gravy -Caramelized onion
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -ROP held longer than 48 hours no HACCP -brown gravy -Caramelized onion
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - plates Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - scoop in lettuce bin Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at ware washing area Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - bleu cheese (46F - Cold Holding); - tomato salsa (44F - Cold Holding); - guacamole (44F - Cold Holding) - pre made sandwiches (52 - Cold Holding) Manager brought to walk in for better cooling Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/18/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - line cook wearing watch Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 4 on wall below dish machine
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - on wall over prep table
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - butter sauce (115F - Hot Holdiing), employee put back in microwave **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - hand wash sink next to ice machine
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).