MATTHEWS STEAKHOUSE
360 W PLANT ST STE 102, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 4075207511
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw Shell eggs over cucumber and lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Over 500 ppm operator changed water rechecked 200 ppm
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing bracelets and watch. Cook removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor by three compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Box of lamb. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in cooler by cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Four tongs on oven handle. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior stove at cook line. Reach in cooler gaskets by stove at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior next to stove at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One rag on prep table. Operator removed.
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in the kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at prep area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves. Reach in coolers at prep area.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board in the kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent by three compartment sink soiled
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. White microwave by prep table soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer solied
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At 3 compartment sink
Nov 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents by 3 compartment sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting board at prep table.
Light not functioning. One lightbulb under the hood at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in by prep station douled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At 3 compartment sink
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 ppm
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents by 3 compartment sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting board at prep table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed
Light not functioning. One lightbulb under the hood at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in by prep station douled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At 3 compartment sink
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over lemons.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -On top of prep cooler.
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment not maintaining mussel tags for 90 days.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./quat strips not available.
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.
Light not functioning./one light bulb out, kitchen cook line.
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.