Ford's Garage in Orlando
4971 International Dr Ste 3d 09, Orlando, FL 32819
Ford's Garage in Orlando has accumulated 263 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.7 violations per visit. The restaurant operated under the name Vinito prior to 2016 and faces recurring compliance issues, particularly with food contact surfaces, employee health reporting, and consumer advisories. A March 2025 inspection found 13 violations with 4 high-priority citations, followed by a callback inspection the next day that identified 11 violations with 4 high-priority citations. Fire inspections documented cardboard cases stored in the electrical room near flammables. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $500 in fines.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: September 11, 2025
Ford's Garage in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
This Facility
9.7
violations / inspection
9.7 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg
5.89
violations / inspection
5.89 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Orange County Avg
0.12
closures / facility
0.12 county average
Ford's Garage in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $500.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2020013019 | $300.00 | Feb 18, 2020 | Tampa | |
| 4--2018043799 | $200.00 | Jun 5, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Ford's Garage in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Cardboard cases in electrical room
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Ford's Garage in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 3 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections40 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 21 violations (15 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 8 inspections54 violations · 32 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
Ford's Garage in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ford's Garage in Orlando last inspected?
- Ford's Garage in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 11, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ford's Garage in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ford's Garage in Orlando are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Ford's Garage in Orlando had?
- Ford's Garage in Orlando has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ford's Garage in Orlando find?
- Ford's Garage in Orlando was most recently inspected on September 11, 2025 with 12 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ford's Garage in Orlando ever been shut down?
- No, Ford's Garage in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Ford's Garage in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Ford's Garage in Orlando has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Ford's Garage in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Ford's Garage in Orlando has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $500.00 in fines.
- How much has Ford's Garage in Orlando been fined?
- Ford's Garage in Orlando has been fined a total of $500.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Ford's Garage in Orlando operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Vinito (2016).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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