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140 N. ORLANDO AVE., Winter Park FL 32789 · 407-287-9734

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats151
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5815140
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 3 small flying insects at mop sink
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knives inside handwash sink at prep station. Operator removed knives
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Make table at cook line
Basic/14-33-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table at cook line. Operator cleaned during inspection
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 back of house and 4 front of house during inspection. Current manager on duty certification is expired.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink next to cook line
Intermediate/31B-06-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife underneath cutting board
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Make table at cook line
Basic/14-17-4
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 3 small flying insects at mop sink
High priority/35A-02-7
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled. Located at cook line next to Hand wash sink
Basic/22-16-4
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line
Basic/13-04-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Some shelves with rust in reach in cooler At cook line
Basic/14-33-4
Jul 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold holding faucet to hand sink by dish area, handle broken not allowing water to flow
Basic/29-08-4/Return visit Jul 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 small flying insects in the mop sink area 4 small flying insects by server area Total: 7 small flying insects
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine, and outside of the dishmachine
Basic/16-23-4
Drain cover(s) missing. In mop sink
Basic/29-18-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold holding faucet to hand sink by dish area, handle broken not allowing water to flow
Basic/29-08-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Next to cook line
Basic/14-33-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not properly covered
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dishwasher
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. -cooler door on the cooks line temporarily repair with tape
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At the dish area standing water
Basic/36-22-4
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in direct contact with hash browns at back up cooks line reach in cooler. Operator removed
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line and back up cooks line at prep area
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind flat top grill on cooks line on the left side
Basic/36-27-5

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.