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GLASS KNIFE

212 N PARK AVE, Winter Park FL 32789 · 407.405.5551

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats67
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5812778
Grade history
JUL 23
MAR 24
OCT 25
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

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

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2024001601Sep 22, 2023Jun 26, 2024$320

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on prep table. Operator removed cellphone
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic/24-18-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop at mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -missing from splitter at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -no hot water in women's public restroom for building, accessed out rear door of dining room. Instant water heater not operating.
Intermediate/27-16-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -in men's and women's restrooms for building.
Basic/31B-04-4
Apr 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
High priority/29-34-4/Return visit Mar 18, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets ripped on the low boy cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Mar 18, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm no sanitizer hooked up
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 18, 2024 · 7 days Time Extended
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
High priority/29-34-4/Return visit Mar 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bread pudding cream br\00C3\00BBlée
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Return visit Mar 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets ripped on the low boy cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Mar 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse - a different product was used for the wash and for the sanitize steps. Dishwasher had no detergent or sanitizer at the time of the inspection
Basic/16-11-4/Return visit Mar 18, 2024 · 7 days Time Extended
Mar 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm no sanitizer hooked up
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
High priority/29-34-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bread pudding cream brûlée
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets ripped on the low boy cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse - a different product was used for the wash and for the sanitize steps. Dishwasher had no detergent or sanitizer at the time of the inspection
Basic/16-11-4
Sep 22, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint/Return visit Sep 22, 2023 · Administrative complaint was issued at last inspection
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 22, 2023 · Time Extended
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 22, 2023 · Operator emailed employee training and they are all expired Admin Complaint
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at dish wash area Hand wash sink at dish wash area is leaking
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 22, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 8oz white cheddar with mold
High priority/01B-07-4/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over shredded cheese in reach in cooler at kitchen Raw shell eggs over cooked potatoes
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened heavy whipping cream not date marked facility was closed Monday and Tuesday
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Avocado toast is served with poached egg,there is no indicator by menu item
Intermediate/02B-04-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at front counter hand sink No paper towel at hand washing sink at dish wash area No soap at hand wash sink at dish wash area
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Emailed operator food employee reporting agreement
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at dish wash area Hand wash sink at dish wash area is leaking
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots over ready to eat
Basic/08B-17-4/Warning

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.