FORD'S GARAGE
459 E MITCHELL HAMMOCK RD, Oviedo FL 32765 · 407-213-3673
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 43 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - on wall over prep table
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025011394 | Jan 27, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. - employee used bare hands to place lemon in drinks. - Operator corrected employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - garlic Parmesan sauce (73F - Cold Holding) - less 4 hours operator placed in cooler. - new temp. 41°
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. - operator corrected
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - vacuum breaker in wrong position.Operator corrected
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - heavy whipping cream at front bar. -operator corrected
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink used as dump sink at service area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - both hand sink at front bar. operator corrected
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. -Hot water at hand sink on cooks line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - operator corrected.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -spatula stored at flat top grill in grease trap.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - scoops stored in 77°water at mixer station
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. - at front bar Operator corrected
Mar 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwaves on cooks line
Standing water in bottom of salad reach-in-cooler on front line.
Mar 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw beef stored over raw pork in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle at front bar.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications -150°
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Both Waste lines missing at soda gun holster at front bar.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - speaker stored on table next to bread toaster.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwaves on cooks line
Standing water in bottom of salad reach-in-cooler on front line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk corn starch
Oct 29, 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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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At the wrong spot supposed to be at the water side not the chemical side.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-on freezer kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in freezer kitchen area.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked shell eggs then went to prepare a sandwich without changing her gloves.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one live small flying insects between the kitchen and exit door not landing at any food. Next routine visit per supervisor.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of boiled eggs at the walk-in cooler. Operations switched it.
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 to operator and he start working on it.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table.
Jan 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. -no drainage of any kind as evident of grease and food debris flowing into the middle of the road
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. -gate panels on ground with dumpster placed on top
Jan 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate16 Basic
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Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -accumulation of roach droppings behind bag in a box soda rack leading down the wall from ceiling
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -7 rodent droppings behind left side of long booth counter in dining room -4 rodent droppings bending right side of long booth counter in dining room
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -1 dead roach in glue trap behind right side of short booth area near bar -3 dead roaches in glue trap in storage area behind bar
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -accumulation of food debris on top of dish machine
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -fish thawing under running water not removed from packaging
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach next to mop sink, operator cleaned, discarded, sanitized. -1 Dead roach on outlet behind bag in a box soda rack
Dumpster overflowing garbage. "Cardboard only" dumpster overflowing
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under ice machine soiled with mold and slime like substance -floor under fryer in kitchen soiled with grease
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -RIF, right side of beer counter at bar
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -HWS next to bun warmer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid. "Cardboard only" dumpster lid open
Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. -no drainage of any kind as evident of grease and food debris flowing into the middle of the road
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. -right node urinal does not flush
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. -gate panels on ground with dumpster placed on top
Dec 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
Oct 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -ROP held longer than 48 hours no HACCP -brown gravy -Caramelized onion
Dumpster overflowing garbage. -recycling bin over flowing
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers in walk in cooler accumulation of dust
Open dumpster lid. -recycling bin
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. -brown gravy -Caramelized onion
Mar 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - bleu cheese (46F - Cold Holding); - tomato salsa (44F - Cold Holding); - guacamole (44F - Cold Holding) - pre made sandwiches (52 - Cold Holding) Manager brought to walk in for better cooling
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - plates
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - scoop in lettuce bin
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at ware washing area
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 4 on wall below dish machine
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - on wall over prep table
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. - butter sauce (115F - Hot Holdiing), employee put back in microwave
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - hand wash sink next to ice machine
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - line cook wearing watch
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.