FRENCH CAFE 1515
187 E CRYSTAL LAKE AVE, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 407-732-4532
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink at 3 compartment sink blocked by dishes
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at 3 compartment sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at 3 compartment sink
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand wash sink at 3 compartment sink
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in cooler at front counter
Jun 5, 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
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over half and half
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - near ice machine
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over commercially processed meats
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SMALL BLACK REACH IN COOLER - butter (53F - Cold Holding); - cooked ham (50F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Ajax next to hand wash sink. Operator moved
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - used as a dump sink
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. - 2 employees. Provided form.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. - sugar on customer table
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed strawberries over deli meats. Operator moved
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg stored with butter and pita bread at reach in fridge at front counter
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and half and half not date marked at small black reach in fridge bat front counter
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear chemical in spray bottle not labeled at triple sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink by triple sink.Emailed operator hand washing sign
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at the 3 compartment sink area
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased bleach for sanitizer, test strips are available. Do not purchase scented bleach for warewash sanitation.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.operator paid for license while the inspector was present. Refreshed the inspection app, license shows current Corrected On-SiteCorrected 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.