THE FRENCH CAFE

Name: THE FRENCH CAFE
Address: 16412 NEW INDEPENDENCE PKWY STE 140, WINTER GARDEN, FL, 34787, US
Rating: 24

16412 NEW INDEPENDENCE PKWY STE 140, WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787

License #5814639

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

24 Grade F / 100

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October 23, 2026 · 12 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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THE FRENCH CAFE in WINTER GARDEN currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 24 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 83 total violations — 13 critical, 14 major, 56 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Creme brÃ»lée,56 f cooling from last night.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw chicken stored next to pasta in walk in cooler.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[24-05-4] Clean bowls and spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area.Crepe station area.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Front door.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Creme brÃ»lée is cooling from last night.
[51-09-4] 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 60 seats.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Creme brÃ»lée is covered while cooling.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled. Interior of ice machine is soiled. Grill panini press.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.Restrooms.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Cheese at cooks line.
[24-05-4] Clean bowls and spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
[22-16-4] Dish storage shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[51-09-4] 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.
[36-24-5] Hole in wall by dishmachine area and wall is in disrepair by mop sink area.
[22-08-4] Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[23-03-4] 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.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of back door and base of front door.
[03D-02-5] 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.
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean gloves without washing hands.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw shell eggs stored over butter in walk in cooler.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Pasta,47 f held from last night.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.Mop sink.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Pasta was covered from cooling last night.
[22-02-4] 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,
[48-04-4] Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of substance in the interior of the ice machine.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[24-06-4] Clean dishes stored on a dirty shelf next to ice machine.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored next to single service items in the front line area.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[51-15-4] Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.License states 40.Establishment has 65 seats.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Walk in freezer.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Crepe stick.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of grill press is soiled. Fans are soiled in the walk in cooler. Vents are soiled throughout the establishment. Floor has a grease residue behind the cooking equipment. Top back of fryer cabinets are soiled.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Bechammel stored next to raw ready to eat smoked salmon
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained. Interior of sprayer hosed is soiled. Residue build up around the coffee nozzles. Coffee nozzle has a residue build up. Slicer is encrusted.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Egg Benedict and smoked salmon.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[24-05-4] Clean dishes not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[36-24-5] Holes in wall by kitchen area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.Outside reach in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of fryer cabinet is soiled. Vents are soiled in kitchen area. Wall is soiled by three comp sink atea
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of back door.
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored next to clean utensils at front line area.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed strawberries stored over cannoli cream in walk in cooler.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Potatoes,51 f cooling from yesterday.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Potatoes,51 f,cooling from yesterday.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Mascarpone ,45 f,sausage ,46 f,butter,46 f held less than four hours transferred to walk in freezer for a quick chill.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Cooked potatoes are stacked too high.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained. Small green cutting board is stained.
[51-16-7] 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/. Operated added an ice machine,walk in freezer and prep area added.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Sanitizer.