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FORDS GARAGE

FORDS GARAGE in WINTER GARDEN has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

5375 HAMLIN GROVES TRAIL

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13512054

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10933885

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dish area Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation cooking Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Tops of dry goods container cracked cornstarch and flour Warning
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Sliced plastic warn and frayed on clean rack Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in dish area multiple holes 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. Panko Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit bar Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heat lamp over fries soiled Spray head pre rinse soiled Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
  • 22-57-6:High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired ran 4 times Warning
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Truffle oil in bottle made for chemical Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then prepared a beverage without washing hands. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.operator discarded butter (75F - Cold Holding) cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding)Afterwards,lettuce,35 f. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Tomatoes sliced in kitchen Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grease strip stored next to canola oil Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb wrong side Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stainless racks soiled and rusted sheet pan size Dicer Burger maker Under shake nozzle Oasis nozzles Nozzles both tea machine Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar bar hand sink blocked by paper towel dispenser Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cooked mushrooms and French onion soup 6 days Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.pink liquid in dish area Warning

Inspection Date: 3/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10724434

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking is soiled by the three comp sink area. Grill cover has a residue build up in kitchen. Interior of fryer cabinets have a grease build up.
  • 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Mushroom,127 f held less than four hours is reheated to 165 f.Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ranch,54 f held less than four hours transferred to walk in freezer for a quick chill.After,1 hour,41 f. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Stainless steel cleaner stored on top of the dishmach. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained at the bar. Island oasis nozzle is soiled at bar. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled at dishwashing area. Interior of ice scoop holder is soiled at the bar. Ice tea holder is soiled at the bar area.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by cart. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Expired 2/25.

Inspection Date: 11/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10723745

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 flying insects in back storage area across from mop sink. 15 behind rack storing tomatoes in back storage next to mop sink area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8761414

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2 microwaves on cook line soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket across from mop sink
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 flying insects in back storage area across from mop sink. 15 behind rack storing tomatoes in back storage next to mop sink area. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per manager less than 4 hours. Move to freezer for quick chill. Fish (46F - Cold Holding) Raw Chicken (52F - Cold Holding) Blu Cheese dressing (52F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Final rinse 145F Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator printed filled out and posted. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8532264

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch and bracelets Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking is soiled by the dishmachine area. Fryer station has a residue build up under the heat lamps . Exterior of ice machine is soiled.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next to clean equipment under prep table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed cilantro stored over cole slaw in walk in cooler.
  • 13-06-4:Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained. Iced tea basket is soiled. Can opener is soiled. Interior of island oasis machine is soiled. Shelves are soiled in the walk in cooler area. Interior of oven is soiled.
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature control without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.Operator placed the gravy in containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-03-5:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.1 4 7 Academy.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369026

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch.
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.Cutlery assembly station.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking is soiled by the dishmachine area. Fryer station has a residue build up over the heat shield and surrounding areas. Repeat Violation
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next to clean cutting boards in kitchen.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk in cooler and dish storage shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe at mop sink area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese,47 f,raw beef,47 f held less than four hours transferred to walk in freezer for a quick chill. Afterwards,raw beef,40 f,cheese,41 fCorrective Action Taken** Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are soiled throughout the establishment. Ice scoop holder is soiled. Iced tea dispenser holder is soiled. Island oasis nozzle is soiled at the bar.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Provided a copy to operator.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.Bar area.

Inspection Date: 7/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8293426

  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Caulkng soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust on soiled side dish table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gap around ceiling pipes over fryer an dish area. Holes in wall in dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heat shield soiled over fry holder Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**