Briarpatch in Winter Park
Last inspected:
252 Park Ave N, Winter Park, FL 32789Briarpatch in Winter Park has operated under persistent food safety compliance challenges across 25 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.1 violations per inspection — nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has recorded 252 total violations, with high-priority violations including recurring food contact surface issues, hand washing violations, employee health policy failures, and chemical storage problems appearing across multiple inspections. Most recently, a December 5, 2025 complaint inspection documented 3 high-priority violations including employee health reporting failures and shell stock handling violations, prompting an administrative complaint recommendation. A follow-up complaint inspection on December 8, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after correcting 6 violations. Fire safety violations were documented in 2015 for frayed and spliced electrical wiring in the kitchen. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure on record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Briarpatch in Winter Park: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Briarpatch in Winter Park: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 47-01-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full · 47-01-4 · Warning Issued
Briarpatch in Winter Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 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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— 2 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections33 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Briarpatch in Winter Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Briarpatch in Winter Park last inspected?
- Briarpatch in Winter Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Briarpatch in Winter Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Briarpatch in Winter Park are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Briarpatch in Winter Park had?
- Briarpatch in Winter Park has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Briarpatch in Winter Park find?
- Briarpatch in Winter Park was most recently inspected on April 6, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Briarpatch in Winter Park ever been shut down?
- No, Briarpatch in Winter Park 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Briarpatch in Winter Park had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Briarpatch in Winter Park has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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