Bovine Steakhouse
319 South Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 · Permanent Food Service · License 5815239
What drove the grade
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 23 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 9 basic-22
- Extension granted on Sep 24, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
6 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
More time given
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitSep 24, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
7 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
More time given
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
More time given
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
- First visitSep 23, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Non-food grade paper towels used on fresh herbs at cook line. Operator removed paper
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 00ppm chlorine. Recommend operator to use 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize. Owens came during inspection and fixed dishwasher. Chlorine 50ppm
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Soiled can opener. Operator cleaned during inspection
Fixed on the spot
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
4 Handwash sinks at kitchen with no hot Water 82°F
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Hand wash sink at dish area and next to walk in cooler. Operator placed paper towels
Fixed on the spot
Basic9
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Boxes in walk in freezer
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Reach in cooler in disrepair at cook line and bar. No tcs foods available.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Buildup ice in white chest freezer and walk in freezer
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Interior of oven soiled with debris at prep station
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Interior soiled of reach in cooler at prep station
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Hood filters soiled with grease Vent cover soiled with dust in walk in cooler
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Kitchen exit door
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ceiling vents soiled with dust at prep station and kitchen area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floors soiled under dishwasher and 3 compartment sink
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.