How many health inspections has THREE BIRDS CAFE had?

THREE BIRDS CAFE has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has THREE BIRDS CAFE ever been shut down?

No, THREE BIRDS CAFE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at THREE BIRDS CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at THREE BIRDS CAFE are: Consumer advisory, Premises clean, Proper sanitizing.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

THREE BIRDS CAFE

2 W PLANT ST UNIT 102, Winter Garden, FL 34787

Orange County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LAFAYETTE FOOD PARTNERS LLC · License: SEA5813388

THREE BIRDS CAFE in Winter Garden, FL has 26 inspections on record with 128 total violations (4.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

26Inspections

128Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 24, 2025

Inspection History (26)

Jan 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Aug 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 28, 2023 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 27, 2023 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Jan 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 19, 2022 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 22, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

May 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 31, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 16, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 11, 2018 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Jan 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Apr 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

How Does This Facility Compare?

THREE BIRDS CAFE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Orange County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.59.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has THREE BIRDS CAFE had?: THREE BIRDS CAFE has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has THREE BIRDS CAFE ever been shut down?: No, THREE BIRDS CAFE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at THREE BIRDS CAFE?: The most frequently cited violations at THREE BIRDS CAFE are: Consumer advisory, Premises clean, Proper sanitizing.

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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.

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