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THE FORK AND BARREL

156 TUSKAWILLA RD # 1344 & 1348 · WINTER SPRINGS · Seminole County · FL 32708

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3558694
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8991370
DBPR license6904976

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority7 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#16High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0ppm -50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -Mahi thawed in reduced oxygen package, label states to remove before thawing **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#18High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cooked veg (54F – Cold Holding); pasta (58F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (58F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#19High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked veg (54F – Cold Holding); pasta (58F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (58F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#20High Priority29-42-4

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

Warning

Intermediate 7

#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards at both flip top coolers stained **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked by buckets and broom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#23Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -1/6 pan stored in hand wash sink next to ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink right side of kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -all other employees excluding Laura **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Laurn **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. -operator unable to provide documentation **Warning**

Warning

Basic 15

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -food debris on exterior of dish machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic32-02-4

Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -handicap restroom **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic32-04-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -walk in cooler door handle **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles through kitchen soiled and stained due to accumulation of grease vapors **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Mahi thawed in reduced oxygen package, label states to remove before thawing **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards at both flip top reach in coolers **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee food stored above uncovered cooling foods in WIC **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -Dish machine at bar leaking from chemical intake well **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -accumulation of grease below and behind fryers -all floors through kitchen located under equipment and storage racks soiled with various debris **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic38-10-4

Basic – Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. -woman's restroom large stall **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -Walk in cooler/freezer fan covers accumulation of dust **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall of walk in cooler behind prep table soiled with food debris **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe leaking above dish machine **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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