HENKO CAFE
13790 BRIDGEWATER CROSSING BLVD, Windermere FL 34786 · 8635477949
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -Cook cutting avocado with bare hands.
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -Cook cutting avocado with bare hands.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -At front counter.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -Men's bathroom.
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 black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Butter (67F - Cold Holding)
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.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket by prep area. Exterior white mini freezer at front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior by prep area. White Reach in freezer in back kitchen area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator put tray under bucket.
Jun 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 5, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 front counter dish machine removed and replaced by an ice machine. Kitchen adding a convention oven, two tops, a flat grill and adding a dish machine in kitchen.
Jun 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw shell eggs stored over plantains, kitchen reach in cooler/
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/.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food./raw shell eggs and butter at cook line are under time control but no plan.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./no handle cup used to scoop cooked potatoes, kitchen reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor./a jar of oil, back storage area/
Apr 30, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 front counter dish machine removed and replaced by an ice machine. Kitchen adding a convention oven, two tops, a flat grill and adding a dish machine in kitchen.
Mar 26, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 front counter dish machine removed and replaced by an ice machine. Kitchen adding a convention oven, two tops, a flat grill and adding a dish machine in kitchen.
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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./chlorine 0ppm, retested at 50ppm/
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure./observed kitchen employee put cooked bacon into air fryer with bare hands/advised.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw shell eggs over whole tomatoes/kitchen reach in cooler/
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./butter holding at 55F, less than 4 hours/recommended time as public health control/form provided.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification./manager in charge,Castillo.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./both front and kitchen hand sinks.
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 front counter dish machine removed and replaced by an ice machine. Kitchen adding a convention oven, two tops, a flat grill and adding a dish machine in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./sanitizer bottle not labeled/front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin./front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./drinks on prep table, kitchen/
Single-service articles improperly stored./boxes of single service items stored on floor, front counter.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength./quaternary 0ppm/front counter/rechecked 200ppm/
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./sugar and brown sugar containers/front counter/
Jun 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./establishment open since December 2023.
Jun 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license./expired 4/1/2024.
Raw animal food stored over/ready-to-eat food./raw shell eggs over bread, kitchen refrigerator/
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken 46F, raw steak 52F, cheese sauce 47F, corn 48F, shredded cheese 48F, cooked potatoes 48F/cold holding over 4 hours per manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 46F, raw steak 52F, cheese sauce 47F, corn 48F, shredded cheese 48F, cooked potatoes 48F/cold holding over 4 hours per manager.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification./establishment open since December 2023.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./establishment open since December 2023.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./front employee making coffee.
Aug 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 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./kitchen employee, advised, washed hands immediately/
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked bacon. Opened package of smoked salmon stored over diced tomatoes/kitchen reach in cooler.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory./smoked salmon/
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service./serving smoked salmon/emailed and printed consumer advisory/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./three spray bottles not labeled/storage rack bottom shelf.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured./kitchen near hand sink not secured.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./front and kitchen employees both wearing a watch while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation./front manager making drinks.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./kitchen hand sink/
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.