4rivers Smokehouse in Winter Park

Last inspected:

1600 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
Overview

4Rivers Smokehouse in Winter Park has a significant compliance problem, with 189 violations documented across 25 inspections between 2016 and March 2026, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection—nearly 50% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never experienced an emergency closure, but high-priority violations have been persistent and recurring: employee health policy and reporting violations appeared in at least 5 inspections; food contact surface violations in at least 7 inspections; toxic substance control violations in at least 4 inspections; and proper cooking temperature violations in at least 3 inspections. A Warning was issued on February 3, 2025 after an inspection found 8 violations including management awareness, hand washing, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, and toxic substance control failures. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 documented 24 violations (2 high-priority) including employee health policy and reporting failures, parasite destruction issues, and food contact surface problems. The inspection was completed with no further action, though the violation count represents the highest single-inspection total on record.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
189Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

4rivers Smokehouse in Winter Park: Comparison to Orange County Averages

This Facility 7.6 violations / inspection 7.6 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

4rivers Smokehouse in Winter Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

4rivers Smokehouse in Winter Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When was 4rivers Smokehouse in Winter Park last inspected?
4rivers Smokehouse in Winter Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at 4rivers Smokehouse in Winter Park?
The most frequently cited violations at 4rivers Smokehouse in Winter Park are: Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation, Toxic substance control.
How many health inspections has 4rivers Smokehouse in Winter Park had?
4rivers Smokehouse in Winter Park has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of 4rivers Smokehouse in Winter Park find?
4rivers Smokehouse in Winter Park was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has 4rivers Smokehouse in Winter Park ever been shut down?
No, 4rivers Smokehouse in Winter Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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 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.

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