Juan Valdez Cafe in Windermere
Last inspected: June 12, 2025
5855 Winter Garden Vineland Rd Ste 140, Windermere, FL 34786
Juan Valdez Cafe in Windermere was issued a stop-sale order on June 12, 2025 after cheese-filled pastries, beef empanadas, and chicken empanadas were found with internal temperatures between 50–53°F, well above the 41°F cold-holding requirement. The products were voluntarily destroyed by management and witnessed by the inspector. The same inspection also resulted in a stop-use order for a Beverage Air reach-in cooler found to have unsanitary food-contact surfaces. A third violation cited chlorine-based sanitizer concentration exceeding 200 parts per million on food-contact surfaces; the concentration was adjusted to 50–100 ppm during the inspection and corrected on site.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Last inspected FDACS: June 12, 2025
Juan Valdez Cafe in Windermere: 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· 2 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
Good Retail Practice Violations
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Cheese filled pastires, beef empanadas and chicken empanadas — Brand: Various
STOP USE ORDER Reach in cooler — Brand: Beverage Air
Juan Valdez Cafe in Windermere: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | Cheese filled pastires, beef empanadas and chicken empanadas | Various | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures. | |
| STOP USE ORDER | Reach in cooler | Beverage Air | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl… |
Juan Valdez Cafe in Windermere: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Juan Valdez Cafe in Windermere last inspected?
- Juan Valdez Cafe in Windermere was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 12, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Juan Valdez Cafe in Windermere had?
- Juan Valdez Cafe in Windermere has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Juan Valdez Cafe in Windermere find?
- Juan Valdez Cafe in Windermere was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 12, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Juan Valdez Cafe in Windermere had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Juan Valdez Cafe in Windermere has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Products include: Cheese filled pastires, beef empanadas and chicken empanadas, Reach in cooler. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
- What are the most common violations at Juan Valdez Cafe in Windermere?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Juan Valdez Cafe in Windermere are: 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 7-204.11: Chemical sanitizer or other chemical antimicrobial applied to food-contact surface does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. 7-204.11 P; 4-501.11: Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11.
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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).
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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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