FAIRBANKS RESTAURANT
1800 WEST FAIRBANKS AVE, Winter Park FL 32789 · 4076453199
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Women's bathroom. Operator placed more soap
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Operator cleaning all hood filters during service. Operator placed filters back during inspection
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to water heater
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris at server station
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers with flour not labeled above reach in freezer
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Oil container next to walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in white chest freezer
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Worn tin foil in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Multiple containers at walk in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Frozen food blocking access to hand wash sink
Food stored on floor. Sugar container at expo window
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage thawing at room temperature. Advised operator to move to cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In server area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in small white cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.Employee washed hands on prep sink while wearing her gloves.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee preparing orders while wearing a bracelet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.On cups located at servers station.
Food stored on floor.Oil stored directly on floor by exit door.
Open dumpster lid.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Emailed operator food employee reporting agreement
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning stored at storage area by walk in cooler
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.