Fords Garage

5375 Hamlin Groves Trail, Winter Garden, FL 34787 · Permanent Food Service · License 5815453

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 80 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 14, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw bacon stored next to dressings in walk in cooler.Operator moved the dressing.High priority · fixed on the spot · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 6 complaint inspection
2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic (1 repeat)
-20
Safety score80

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Oct142026

Complaint check

No violations found

First visitOct 14, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
No violations found.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Oct62026B80Complaint inspection10 violations, 2 high priority No follow-up needed

First visitOct 6, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
10 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw bacon stored next to dressings in walk in cooler.Operator moved the dressing.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.Employee touched soiled dishes and then handled clean dishes without washing hands.Employee washed hands.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  Salt in dry storage area.Employee wrapped the salt.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Iced tea holder is soiled. Walk in cooler racks are soiled.
Basic5
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Avocados not washed prior to preparation.
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet.Employee removed.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Green cutting boards.
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer .
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Employee placed towel in bucket .
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.