BLACK COFFEE/CAFE NEGRO BISTRO
761 N ORANGE AVE, Winter Park FL 32789 · 9395793411
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
MAY 24
JAN 25
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 26 points off where it started.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Risotto in walk in cooler. Per operator made last week
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Risotto in walk in cooler. Per operator made last week
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to fryers.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Filters at dish area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep reach in cooler
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining water at Hand wash sink next to fryers
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hand wash sink at cook line
Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips for 3 compartment sink
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter
Oct 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Chicken over RTE in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips for 3 compartment sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line next to fryers
Food stored on floor. Cases of sugar packets at front counter. Operator removed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter
Jun 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 14, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict not identified in menu as raw or undercooked
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 manager with a copy. All employees signed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray Bottle with no label At dish area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at front counter. Provided operator with a hand wash sign
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00ppm Quaternary. Operator discarded and added new solution 300ppm quaternary
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Fork and knives at wait station not inverted
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine not dispensing any chlorine at the sanitize cycle. Operator set up triple sink
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken tenders stored over ready to eat at walk in freezer
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by dish wash area Unable to dispense paper towel at hand wash sink at cooks line
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Facility has butter,garlic butter,buttermilk for coating fried fish and sautéed vegetables with no written time plan.Emailed operator time plan
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical stored in spray bottle with no label at wait station
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At wait station
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Fork and knives at wait station not inverted
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At outside ice machine
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils stored in 77F water at cooks line.Operator discarded water and put through dish machine
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.