THREE BIRDS CAFE
2 W PLANT ST UNIT 102, Winter Garden FL 34787
Last inspected Oct 27, 2025 · 11 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut romaine (47F - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Oct 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked eggs cold holding at 51F for more than 4 hours per manager/kitchen three door reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked eggs cold holding at 51F for more than 4 hours per manager/kitchen three door reach in cooler.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory./raw cold smoked salmon on menu with no disclosure.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food./cooked steak and potatoes with a time marked but no plan available/manager added to time plan immediately.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured./kitchen/
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner./pastry plates not inverted at front counter/on top of pastry case.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./front sandwich prep area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./to go container at front counter.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per manager less than 4 hours operator moved to freezer for quick chill. Hummus (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Operator put time marking on.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator Less than 4 hours. Operator moved to the kitchen to reheat. Chicken Enchilada soup (118F - Hot Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Table cleaner on shelf with lids and cookies at front counter. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 long white cutting boards at prep front counter soiled. Nozzles at front counter drink station soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Wuatbstrips.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over prep area in the kitchen soiledp
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cup on shelf with cups and bowls at front counter. Operator removed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in the wall on the left leading into ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in at front counter soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at front counter soiled. Reach in freezer in back kitchen area soiled.
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time marking on eggs and sausage
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door upstairs not self closing
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at front counter
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In female restroom upstairs.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolerAt front counter Reach in freezer at back kitchen area.
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All less than 4 hours, operator moved to reach in cooler. Hummus (52F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Brie (48F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time marking on eggs and sausage
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Orang juice advertised as fresh pressed with a date make of 8-19-24
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door upstairs not self closing
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at front counter
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In female restroom upstairs.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in front counter.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado at front counter
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolerAt front counter Reach in freezer at back kitchen area.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on make line
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. -provided to operator
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -green cleaning liquid
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -on storage rack in prep area
Feb 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 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 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bathrooms was located down the block accessible by walking halfway down the block going into another building and taking elevator to the first floor. Currently Bathrooms was located down the block accessible by walking halfway down the block going into another building and taking elevator to the second floor. Employee restrooms are located outside the back door of the establishment down the hall shared by 3 building. There is no public restroom in the establishment but alternative location in available by asking operator for public and employee. Original approved public restrooms approved are now employee restrooms no accessible by the public and public restrooms have been moved as stated. Wall added behind front counted closing off assess to hand sink and multiple beverage station added in front side wall. Multiple beverage machines added where fryer used to be
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Bathrooms was located down the block accessible by walking halfway down the block going into another building and taking elevator to the first floor. Currently Bathrooms was located down the block accessible by walking halfway down the block going into another building and taking elevator to the second floor. Employee restrooms are located outside the back door of the establishment down the hall shared by 3 building. There is no public restroom in the establishment but alternative location in available by asking operator Operate will allow the public to enter employee restrooms
Jan 5, 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 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bathrooms was located down the block accessible by walking halfway down the block going into another building and taking elevator to the first floor. Currently Bathrooms was located down the block accessible by walking halfway down the block going into another building and taking elevator to the second floor. Employee restrooms are located outside the back door of the establishment down the hall shared by 3 building. There is no public restroom in the establishment but alternative location in available by asking operator for public and employee. Original approved public restrooms approved are now employee restrooms no accessible by the public and public restrooms have been moved as stated. Wall added behind front counted closing off assess to hand sink and multiple beverage station added in front side wall. Multiple beverage machines added where fryer used to be
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Bathrooms was located down the block accessible by walking halfway down the block going into another building and taking elevator to the first floor. Currently Bathrooms was located down the block accessible by walking halfway down the block going into another building and taking elevator to the second floor. Employee restrooms are located outside the back door of the establishment down the hall shared by 3 building. There is no public restroom in the establishment but alternative location in available by asking operator Operate will allow the public to enter employee restrooms
Dec 5, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bathrooms was located down the block accessible by walking halfway down the block going into another building and taking elevator to the first floor. Currently Bathrooms was located down the block accessible by walking halfway down the block going into another building and taking elevator to the second floor. Employee restrooms are located outside the back door of the establishment down the hall shared by 3 building. There is no public restroom in the establishment but alternative location in available by asking operator for public and employee. Original approved public restrooms approved are now employee restrooms no accessible by the public and public restrooms have been moved as stated. Wall added behind front counted closing off assess to hand sink and multiple beverage station added in front side wall. Multiple beverage machines added where fryer used to be
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Bathrooms was located down the block accessible by walking halfway down the block going into another building and taking elevator to the first floor. Currently Bathrooms was located down the block accessible by walking halfway down the block going into another building and taking elevator to the second floor. Employee restrooms are located outside the back door of the establishment down the hall shared by 3 building. There is no public restroom in the establishment but alternative location in available by asking operator Operate will allow the public to enter employee restrooms
Oct 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut romaine (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from last night cut romaine (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator less than four hours added to time plan. cooked eggs (74F - Cold Holding)
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified manager arrived prior to end of inspection
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bathrooms was located down the block accessible by walking halfway down the block going into another building and taking elevator to the first floor. Currently Bathrooms was located down the block accessible by walking halfway down the block going into another building and taking elevator to the second floor. Employee restrooms are located outside the back door of the establishment down the hall shared by 3 building. There is no public restroom in the establishment but alternative location in available by asking operator for public and employee. Original approved public restrooms approved are now employee restrooms no accessible by the public and public restrooms have been moved as stated. Wall added behind front counted closing off assess to hand sink and multiple beverage station added in front side wall. Multiple beverage machines added where fryer used to be
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Bathrooms was located down the block accessible by walking halfway down the block going into another building and taking elevator to the first floor. Currently Bathrooms was located down the block accessible by walking halfway down the block going into another building and taking elevator to the second floor. Employee restrooms are located outside the back door of the establishment down the hall shared by 3 building. There is no public restroom in the establishment but alternative location in available by asking operator Operate will allow the public to enter employee restrooms
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service located in reach in cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container located in cocoa powder
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In standing water
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