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FORD'S GARAGE

8035 OSCEOLA POLK LINE RD, Davenport FL 33896 · 321.966.3673

Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats235
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5911879
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 24
APR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings in drawer underneath 2nd make table on cookline - 67F Operator voluntarily discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings in drawer underneath 2nd make table on cookline - 67F Operator voluntarily discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 2nd make table on cookline is not holding temperature Operator has items on ice inside make table and has work order in, technician is coming tomorrow to fix it
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cookline
Basic/14-69-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between last 2 make tables on cookline across from clamshell grill Operator removed
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mushroom 117°, in hot well less than and hours and beef tips 124° - reheated to over 165°
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bin holding poultry on line has cracks around bin Several pans cracked in facility
Basic/14-38-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by mop sink - black buildup
Basic/36-27-5
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor under prep sink
Basic/21-38-4
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 1 cracked in make table Operator discarded
High priority/01B-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by straw and cork in bar handwashing sink Operator removed debris
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink in bar Operator stocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Several on cookline
Basic/23-24-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on wall across from mop sink Operator inverted
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. On cookline grill Operator removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline Cleaning scheduled tonight per operator
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers still on stored in make table on cookline Operator removed
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.sanitizer on the handwashing sink.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. - hood filters slightly soiled
Basic/14-49-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in the reach in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.reach in freezer soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker in wrong spot. Explained to operator how to change.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back storage hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By drink bibs
Basic/36-22-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream reach in freezer and reach in freezer by fryers.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spatulas stored on side of grills in grease trap.
Basic/10-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side crack of Holly.
Basic/23-03-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks and spoons in expo area.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. At Server station in kitchen.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with stickers in reach in cooler on cook line.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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