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12341 W COLONIAL DR, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 4077017763
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./egg frittata hot holding at 111F/breakfast bar/less than 4 hours.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./hash brown hot holding at 123F, spinach pie hot holding at 124F/less than 4 hours/reheated to 165F/
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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./employee on duty Dris not able to show employee's training certificate/work more than 2 months.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./breakfast buffet line hot holding unit.
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No copy of latest inspection report available.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed strawberries and blueberries stored over butter/kitchen three door reach in cooler/
Feb 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ice buildup inside yogurt dispenser/breakfast bar.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./breakfast buffet hot holding unit.
Feb 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach pie 88F, egg frittata 86F, Fried chicken patties 89F, potato wedges 85F/all sitting on a food rack in kitchen for less than 4 hours per employee.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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./two employees working at breakfast area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./clear chemical spray bottle not labeled/kitchen floor under hand sink/
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed./license posted expired 4/1/2025.
Food stored on floor./a case of waffle mix on dry storage floor/
Ice buildup inside yogurt dispenser/breakfast bar.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./breakfast buffet hot holding unit.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./coffee filters on top shelf/
Sep 24, 2025□ 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 measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Jul 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw shell eggs stored over unwashed strawberries and potatoes/kitchen reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./waffle batter holding at 76F, breakfast bar for less than 4 hours. Recommend time as public health control/form emailed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./egg frittata hot holding at 111F/breakfast bar/less than 4 hours.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. First aid kit stored next to cereals on kitchen top shelf. Small bottles of detergent on food rack stored next to food and cleaned utensils
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./kitchen hand sink used to store dry cleaned towels/
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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./two employees working at breakfast area/per front desk, only two employees working at breakfast area.
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./two employees working at the breakfast area.
Dead roaches on premises./one dead roach on storage room floor/cleaned up immediately, cleaned and sanitized/
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./kitchen employee wearing a watch on left wrist while preparing food in kitchen.
Food stored on floor./an open case of bananas.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./coffee filters on top of coffee machine in kitchen.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Omelet (65F - Cold Holding) folded eggs (64F - Cold Holding); Sausage and egg sandwich (74F - Cold Holding) per operator less than four hours. Operator moved items to reach in freezer for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage and cheese muffin (124F - Hot Holding) per operator less than 4 hours. Operator turned up temperature on warmer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with trash can and wipe cloths
No soap provided at handwash sink. At sink next to reach in cooler in the kitchen
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spatulas and whisk on dry storage rack in the kitchen Forks on buffet line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottle on dry storage rack with oatmeal and sauces.
Food stored on floor. Five bottles of Waffle syrup used as door stopper
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in the kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of plastic utensils on floor.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.