Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden

Last inspected:

1041 South Dillard Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Overview

Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden has accumulated 184 violations across 22 inspections dating back to at least 2023, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been persistent, particularly employee health policy violations (cited in at least 6 inspections), improper hand and arm washing (at least 3 inspections), chemical storage violations (appearing in nearly every recent inspection), and food contact surface violations (recurring across multiple years). A disciplinary action resulting in a $200 fine was issued. The most recent inspection on October 28, 2025 documented 21 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy and chemical storage, and was completed with no further action required; however, a prior inspection on February 20, 2025 resulted in a Warning Issued, and inspections in February and April 2025 required call-back compliance verification.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
217Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden: Comparison to Orange County Averages

This Facility 9.4 violations / inspection 9.4 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Orange County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2023008280 $200.00 Nov 29, 2022 Miami (Doral)

Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection18 violations · 11 high priority
— 4 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden last inspected?
Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden?
The most frequently cited violations at Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden had?
Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden find?
Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 33 violation(s), including 8 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden ever been shut down?
No, Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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.
Has Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden been fined?
Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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