Fords Garage in Winter Garden
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5375 Hamlin Groves Trail, Winter Garden, FL 34787Ford's Garage in Winter Garden has accumulated 108 violations across 11 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent, including employee health reporting failures in 5 of the last 7 inspections, chemical storage violations in 6 inspections, consumer advisory failures in 5 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations cited in multiple instances. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on September 12, 2025 resulted in compliance after a prior warning, though the September 4, 2025 inspection documented 45 violations including 7 high-priority findings across toxic substance control, food contact surfaces, cooking temperatures, time-temperature control, consumer advisory, and chemical storage before the facility was issued a warning.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fords Garage in Winter Garden: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Fords Garage in Winter Garden: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Fords Garage in Winter Garden: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fords Garage in Winter Garden last inspected?
- Fords Garage in Winter Garden was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Fords Garage in Winter Garden?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fords Garage in Winter Garden are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Fords Garage in Winter Garden had?
- Fords Garage in Winter Garden has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fords Garage in Winter Garden find?
- Fords Garage in Winter Garden was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Fords Garage in Winter Garden ever been shut down?
- No, Fords Garage in Winter Garden 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 V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
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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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