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THE FRENCH CAFE

16412 NEW INDEPENDENCE PKWY STE 140 · WINTER GARDEN · Orange County · FL 34787

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 13, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3599433
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10882463
DBPR license5814639

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#12High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Pasta,47 f,cooling from last night. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean gloves without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw shell eggs stored over butter in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Pasta,47 f held from last night. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Pistachio cream,45 f,chocolate pastry,45 f ,milk,44 f held less than four hours.Technician has been called. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.Mop sink. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Pasta was covered from cooling last night. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained. Dishwashing racks are soiled. Waffle maker,grill press,egg maker have a residue build up, **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.Restrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Cheese at cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean bowls and spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Dish storage shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic51-09-4

Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.License states 40 but establishment 65 seats. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in wall by dishmachine area and wall is in disrepair by mop sink area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled at the front line area. Wall is soiled by the dishmachine area. Fans in walk in cooler are dusty. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of back door and base of front door.Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 8:06 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
3 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 49 · Flammable/combustible materials – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.