OVATION BISTRO & BAR
7130 CYPRESS GARDEN BLVD, Winter Haven FL 33884 · 863.656.1972
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024069166 | Oct 21, 2024 | Feb 3, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice chute on the ice machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen in front of the fryers.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Single door upright refrigerator insulation exposed. Across from the flat grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach in coolers.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. Bags of onion on the floor in the dry storage.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The paper towels was replaced.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the exterior of the dishwasher area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All microwaves on the top shelf across from the cook line. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. All reach in coolers.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top shelf across from the cook line.
Soda gun holster not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Bar area.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of all microwaves soiled with food debris.
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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove. Operator removed tongs from stove.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In between fryers heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Container in ware washing area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Starbucks drink at bar on top of ice holder. Operator removed cup.
Food stored on floor. Box of oil by cook line. Removed from floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over the prep sink in the dishwasher area. The devices was removed.
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.