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TRADEWINDS CAFE & BANQUET

6677 SEA HARBOUR DR, Orlando FL 32821 · 407.351.5555

Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats160
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5803832
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cut melon (50F - Cold Holding) make table next to toaster on cook line. In unit overnight
High priority/01B-02-5
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2015004508Dec 3, 2014Jun 16, 2015$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cold smoked salmon over multiple rte items in reach in cooler at end of cookline
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In nut container
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe at handsink near coffee station
Basic/29-11-4
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed danish and breads not stored underneath the sneeze guard on the buffet line.
High priority/08B-02-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked rigatoni pasta 46°f stored inside walk in cooler label 5/26, Chef discarded at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed block of butter not date marked stored inside walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two white cutting has green discoloration on the surface on the cook line. Recommend to replace or resurface the cutting boards.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed transport cart blocking the hand wash sink in the dis machine room.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped located on the buffet line.
Intermediate/08B-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on the plastic containers stored in the dish machine room ( banquet kitchen)
Basic/16-46-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink not operating in the banquet kitchen Sous Chef Eric notify engineering.
Basic/29-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cut melon (50F - Cold Holding) make table next to toaster on cook line. In unit overnight
High priority/01B-02-5/Return visit Dec 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cut melon (50F - Cold Holding) make table next to toaster on cook line. In unit overnight
High priority/03A-02-5/Return visit Dec 16, 2024 · Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In make table next to toaster
Basic/05-09-4/Return visit Dec 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cut melon (50F - Cold Holding) make table next to toaster on cook line. In unit overnight
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cut melon (50F - Cold Holding) make table next to toaster on cook line. In unit overnight
High priority/03A-02-5
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not working
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In make table next to toaster
Basic/05-09-4
Mar 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. house made Caesar (45F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding); half and half (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese cup (45F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket falling off in reachin cooler across from cold station make table
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Mar 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. house made Caesar (45F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding); half and half (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese cup (45F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made Caesar (45F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding); half and half (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese cup (45F - Cold Holding) in four door glass door reach in next to coffee station. Items in unit over 4 hours
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Benedict items, smoked salmon, brunch burger, Caesar salad with poached egg
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket falling off in reachin cooler across from cold station make table
Basic/14-11-5
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. And half and half
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site

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.