REEL FISH COASTAL KITCHEN & BAR
1234 N ORANGE AVE, Winter Park FL 32789 · 202-957-7377
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over fish at walk in cooler Unwashed corn stored over oysters at walk in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink at prep table. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at prep reach in cooler. Operator cleaned during inspection
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at cook line. Operator removed water
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink at oyster Bar
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle with no label
Oct 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 1, 2024Call 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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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Undercooked eggs on brunch menu not identified as raw Egg for Bacon, egg and cheese biscuits, blue crab fired egg, shrimp and grits poached egg, crab cakes Benedict - poached eggs,shrimp and avocado toast poached egg.
Sep 19, 2024Call 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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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Undercooked eggs on brunch menu not identified as raw Egg for Bacon, egg and cheese biscuits, blue crab fired egg, shrimp and grits poached egg, crab cakes Benedict - poached eggs,shrimp and avocado toast poached egg.
Jul 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 ketchup can, 4 red pepper cans
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over raw oysters in walk in cooler
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Undercooked eggs on brunch menu not identified as raw Egg for Bacon, egg and cheese biscuits, blue crab fired egg, shrimp and grits poached egg, crab cakes Benedict - poached eggs,shrimp and avocado toast poached egg.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.no paper towels in hand wash sink next to ice machine
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves on Prep table with rust
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bags over food containers in prep area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint for manager working on the line
Food stored on floor. Box of oysters on floor in oyster bar
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar area
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towel under cutting board at oyster bar
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids for cornmeal and flour bins have debris build up
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in bag thawing in standing water
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can blade soiled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on the ice bin, operator removed
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over fish at walk in cooler Unwashed corn stored over oysters at walk in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink at bar No soap at hand washing sink located at end of bar
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.ceiling at walk in cooler above fan
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean forks not inverted,stored on dish storage shelf at dish wash area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on make table across from fryer station
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no beard guards
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.