Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden
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1041 S Dillard St, Winter Garden, FL 34787Cariera'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.
Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023008280 | $200.00 | Nov 29, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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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 20, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- 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, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden had?
- Cariera's Fresh Italian in Winter Garden has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 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 20, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
- 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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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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