FRENCH CAFE
16412 NEW INDEPENDENCE PKWY STE 140, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 850-345-6790
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License states 40. Currently 53 seats.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019010883 | Jan 7, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2018064310 | Dec 13, 2018 | Feb 1, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.License states 40 but establishment 65 seats.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of back door and base of front door.Repeat ViolationRepeat ViolationWarning**
Mar 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Pasta,47 f,cooling from last night.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean gloves without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw shell eggs stored over butter in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Pasta,47 f held from last night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Pistachio cream,45 f,chocolate pastry,45 f,milk,44 f held less than four hours.Technician has been called.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.Mop sink.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Pasta was covered from cooling last night.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained. Dishwashing racks are soiled. Waffle maker,grill press,egg maker have a residue build up,
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.Restrooms.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Cheese at cooks line.
Clean bowls and spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Dish storage shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.License states 40 but establishment 65 seats.
Hole in wall by dishmachine area and wall is in disrepair by mop sink area.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled at the front line area. Wall is soiled by the dishmachine area. Fans in walk in cooler are dusty.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of back door and base of front door.Repeat ViolationRepeat ViolationWarning**
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Oct 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.License states 40.Establishment has 65 seats.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Walk in freezer.
Oct 16, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained. Interior of sprayer hosed is soiled. Residue build up around the coffee nozzles. Coffee nozzle has a residue build up. Slicer is encrusted.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.License states 40.Establishment has 65 seats.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Walk in freezer.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of grill press is soiled. Fans are soiled in the walk in cooler. Vents are soiled throughout the establishment. Floor has a grease residue behind the cooking equipment. Top back of fryer cabinets are soiled.
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Bechammel stored next to raw ready to eat smoked salmon
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained. Interior of sprayer hosed is soiled. Residue build up around the coffee nozzles. Coffee nozzle has a residue build up. Slicer is encrusted.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Egg Benedict and smoked salmon.
Accumulation of substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Clean dishes stored on a dirty shelf next to ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored next to single service items in the front line area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.License states 40.Establishment has 65 seats.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Crepe stick.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of grill press is soiled. Fans are soiled in the walk in cooler. Vents are soiled throughout the establishment. Floor has a grease residue behind the cooking equipment. Top back of fryer cabinets are soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained. Small green cutting board is stained.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Jan 21, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained. Small green cutting board is stained.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operated added an ice machine,walk in freezer and prep area added.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of back door.
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Potatoes,51 f cooling from yesterday.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Potatoes,51 f,cooling from yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Mascarpone,45 f,sausage,46 f,butter,46 f held less than four hours transferred to walk in freezer for a quick chill.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Cooked potatoes are stacked too high.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained. Small green cutting board is stained.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operated added an ice machine,walk in freezer and prep area added.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Sanitizer.
Clean dishes not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Holes in wall by kitchen area.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.Outside reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of fryer cabinet is soiled. Vents are soiled in kitchen area. Wall is soiled by three comp sink atea
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of back door.
Sanitizer bucket stored next to clean utensils at front line area.
Unwashed strawberries stored over cannoli cream in walk in cooler.
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over dressing in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Pitcher in hand sink.
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. -Orange juice made in house.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee hat stored over cook line.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License states 40. Currently 53 seats.
Food stored on floor. -Case of meat in walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Unused ovens.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Dry storage shelving.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in prep cooler on cook line.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. To left of ovens.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Butter that was heat treated,47 f held from yesterday.Stop Sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over muffins in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Butter was covered while cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head is soiled. Green cutting board is soiled. Inside fryer cabinets are soiled.
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/
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.Daniel Medina.
Nonfood-grade brush used in food.Coffee machine.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Fabiosa.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.License states 40 but establishment has 57 seats.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior and side of fryer cabinets. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets are soiled. Vents are dusty in back line area.
Potatoes not washed prior to preparation.
Sanitizer bucket stored next to foil in kitchen under prep table.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Lids at front line area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple color cutting boards deeply grooved stored next to dishmachine
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.Establishment license states 40 but there are 57 seats
Hole in or other damage to wall over walk-in
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers walk in cooler soiled Inside bottom of fryer soiled. Exterior panini press soiled. Gaskets soiled walk in freezer
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