BRIARPATCH
252 PARK AVE N, Winter Park FL 32789 · (407)628-8651
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under hand wash sink drain at cook line
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at cook line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal containers next to prep station
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At dish area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors at cook line
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to hand wash sink at cook line
Dec 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting board at cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at 55F next to ovens. Tcs foods on ice for temperature control.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Dec 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over RTE turkey in walk in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under hand wash sink drain at cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes 118F at cook line. Per operator less than 4 hours
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting board at cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at 55F next to ovens. Tcs foods on ice for temperature control.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to fryers
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license during inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked Plastic containers next to oven
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floors
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple lids and containers in dry rack
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw sausage over RTE in walk in freezer
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All white cutting boards at cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag over food at prep station
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in walk in cooler
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At Walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Oil containers next to prep station
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of avocados over RTE in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves with rust at walk in cooler
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink containers in reach in cooler. Employee bag on top of sugar bags
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in walk in cooler
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken lid container in walk in cooler
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with buildup up grease
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling walk in cooler
Nov 27, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked prime rib.Operator moved
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox in spray bottle stored on shelf next to clean dishes at back of kitchen.Operator moved
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Milk crate blocked hand washing sink at wait station. Operator moved crate
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon and Benedict offerings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemical to clean glass not labeled at wait station. Operator labeled bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling walk in cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards throughout kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up around door of walk in freezer
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on prep table
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Glass refrigirator
Ceiling tile missing. Above prep table on the left by walk in cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Four white cutting boards on make tables on cooks line
Food stored on floor. Two containers of food stored on the floor at walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. The hose on the fan has ice buildup in the walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruit stored over ready to eat
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.