OAKS
1500 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD, Winter Springs FL 32708 · 407-366-1851
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
5 inspections trending up, 29 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies by dish machine area Next unannounced inspection
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023045387 | May 19, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -quat 500ppm -corrected to 200ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards stained
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with pink substance in mop room not labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -in buffet storage room
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -employee restroom
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -cook line coolers
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies by dish machine area Next unannounced inspection
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels in pan of shredded lettuce Operator removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on all make tables
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Only have quaternary need chlorine
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by glass coke cooler soiled Ovens
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make table drawers Reach in freezer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table Operator wiped out
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over cut oranges and bar mixers in walk in cooler
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -far right RIC in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -improper hand wash sink not instructing employees to wash hands
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -HWS next to dish machine leaking faucet
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to; see stop sale -compound butter (58F - Cold Holding); butter (59F - Cold Holding); garlic and oil (58F - Cold Holding); chiming (58F - Cold Holding); brisket (60F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (49F - Cold Holding); beer cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); beer cheese (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); pasta (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (50F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (56F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -compound butter (58F - Cold Holding); butter (59F - Cold Holding); garlic and oil (58F - Cold Holding); chiming (58F - Cold Holding); brisket (60F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (49F - Cold Holding); beer cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); beer cheese (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); pasta (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (50F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (56F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding);
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -HWS next to dish machine
Food stored on floor. -fryer oil stored on floor in dry storage
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -far right RIC in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -improper hand wash sink not instructing employees to wash hands
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -HWS next to dish machine leaking faucet
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - brisket held overnight (48F - Cold Holding)
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - poached eggs on brunch menu. Employees added asterisk to menu
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. - salmon
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - brisket held overnight (48F - Cold Holding)
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - poached eggs on brunch menu. Employees added asterisk to menu
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Accumulation of debris on dish rack
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - all three cook line cutting boards
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
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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. - zero ppm. Operator change out empty sanitizer bucketfinal reading 100f chlorine
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over muffins and produce
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - ride cook line. Operator moved to walk in cooler - blackened chicken <2 hours (50F - Cold Holding); - tomato <2 hours (46F - Cold Holding); - grilled chicken <2 hours (48F - Cold Holding); - steak <2 hours (46F - Cold Holding); - hot dog <2 hours (47F - Cold Holding) - Middle Cook Line Cooler:; - butter (50F - Cold Holding); - whipping cream (46F - Cold Holding); - sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); - tomato (47F - Cold Holding); - steak <2 hours (47F - Cold Holding); - burger (47F - Cold Holding); - chicken (46F - Cold Holding)
Accumulation of debris on dish rack
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - above cook line
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - salmon
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - all three cook line cutting boards
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - zero ppm. Manager diluted. Final reading 100ppm
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