THE FRENCH CAFÉ
16412 NEW INDEPENDENCE PKWY STE 140 · WINTER GARDEN · Orange County · FL 34787
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Butter that was heat treated,47 f held from yesterday.Stop Sale.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over muffins in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Intermediate 7
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Butter was covered while cooling.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head is soiled. Green cutting board is soiled. Inside fryer cabinets are soiled.
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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.Daniel Medina. **Repeat Violation**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade brush used in food.Coffee machine. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Fabiosa. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-02-4Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
51-09-4Basic – 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 has 57 seats. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior and side of fryer cabinets. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets are soiled. Vents are dusty in back line area.
08B-39-4Basic – Potatoes not washed prior to preparation.
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored next to foil in kitchen under prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Lids at front line area. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:49 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.