Benjamin French Bakery & Cafe in Orlando

Last inspected:

716 E. Washington Street, Orlando, FL 32801
Overview

Benjamin French Bakery & Cafe in Orlando has one inspection on record. On March 31, 2026, an inspector identified a priority violation involving time and temperature control for safety food. Sliced tomatoes prepared from ambient temperature ingredients and stored in the sandwich preparation cooler measured between 46–50 degrees Fahrenheit at noon, above the safe cold-holding threshold. The violation was corrected on site when staff moved the tomatoes to the freezer to rapidly cool them to 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The inspection was completed with all cited violations corrected.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Benjamin French Bakery & Cafe in Orlando: FDACS Inspection History (1)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JESSICA MAFFUCCI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.14(B) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PPRepeat
Kitchen Area: Tomatoes sliced at 11:00 am stored in sandwich preparation cooler in plastic pan had internal temperatures between 46-50 degrees F at 12:00 pm. COS: Container of sliced tomatoes were brought to the freezer to rapidly cool. Tomatoes were found to be 41 degrees F or colder.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-903.11(A) Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Kitchen Area: Spatulas stored in container on preparation table are not inverted. COS: Spatulas were inverted leaving the only the handles exposed.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Kitchen Area: Outside of sandwich press has a build up of debris.

Benjamin French Bakery & Cafe in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benjamin French Bakery & Cafe in Orlando last inspected?
Benjamin French Bakery & Cafe in Orlando was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 31, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Benjamin French Bakery & Cafe in Orlando had?
Benjamin French Bakery & Cafe in Orlando has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Benjamin French Bakery & Cafe in Orlando find?
Benjamin French Bakery & Cafe in Orlando was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 31, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Benjamin French Bakery & Cafe in Orlando had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Benjamin French Bakery & Cafe in Orlando has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Benjamin French Bakery & Cafe in Orlando?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Benjamin French Bakery & Cafe in Orlando are: 3-501.14(B): Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) P; 4-903.11(A): Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B); 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13.

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