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CHEF'S TABLE AT EDGEWATER

99 W PLANT ST STE 6, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 386-222-9668

Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats162
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5811243
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. Raw fish (51F - Cold Holding).
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged./raw mahi stored over ready to eat fish ball/prep kitchen reach in freezer/
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature./raw chicken stored over raw beef/cook line prep table/
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale./compound butter prepared more than 10 days ago/prep kitchen reach in cooler.
High priority/01B-24-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./smoker stored in front of the hand sink/prep kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzle holder soiled/bar. Grease build up around light bulb cover/cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
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Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. Raw fish (51F - Cold Holding).
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior. Raw fish (51F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottle on prep table. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in prep area.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at prep area next to oven. Floor to the right of prep area.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in prep area.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink in the dish area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at prep table.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator reheated to 165F. Rechecked 186F Loaded Potato Soup (112F - Hot Holding)
High priority/03B-01-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled. Cook line
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of Window Cleaner. Operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back kitchen area
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls on dish rack in ware washing area
Basic/24-05-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line soiled Floor in walk in cooler soiled
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall by prep sink Holes in the wall by three compartment sink.
Basic/36-24-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line operator removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator poured water out. In water 112F
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior dish washer soiled. Hood filter soiled. Reach in cooler fan guards soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink and dishwasher
Basic/36-27-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One wet mop in sink at mop sink
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank at the bar. Manager chained
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls on dish rack not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. One long cutting board on cook line
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under mop sink and ice machine soiled. Operator cleaned.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In back dry storage atea
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooler handle. Manager removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave next to ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in across from prep line by cook line Reach in freezer in back storage area white.
Basic/22-16-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Celery over cut Brussels sprouts in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand sink across from dish washer.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One wet mop in mop sink. Operator hung.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 form to operator
Intermediate/11-26-1
Dec 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over Corn in reach in freezer.Operator moved corn to walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 22, 2023 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 44,operator place in freezer for quick cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 22, 2023 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Front bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 22, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large mixing bowl stored on rack in prep area.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 22, 2023 · Time Extended
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - utensils stored handle side down in dish area.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 22, 2023 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk grits, brown sugar
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 22, 2023 · Time Extended
Dec 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over Corn in reach in freezer.Operator moved corn to walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 44°,operator place in freezer for quick cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Front bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large mixing bowl stored on rack in prep area.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - utensils stored handle side down in dish area.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk grits, brown sugar
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.