Horizon West, Orange County

THE FRENCH CAFÉ

16412 NEW INDEPENDENCE PKWY STE 140, Horizon West, FL 34787

FoodSeating
Latest violations
15
2 High Priority
May 15, 2024
City
Horizon West
County
Orange
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 15

12A-07-5

Detail 22873552

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

08A-05-6

Detail 22873562

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over dressing in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22873560

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Pitcher in hand sink. Corrected On-Site

02D-12-1

Detail 22873555

Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. -Orange juice made in house.

53B-13-5

Detail 22873561

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

16-03-4

Detail 22873557

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22873551

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22873556

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee hat stored over cook line. Corrected On-Site

51-09-4

Detail 22873554

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License states 40. Currently 53 seats. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22873550

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Case of meat in walk in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 22873549

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Unused ovens.

23-03-4

Detail 22873558

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Dry storage shelving.

22-16-4

Detail 22873548

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in prep cooler on cook line.

14-20-4

Detail 22873559

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. To left of ovens.

21-10-4

Detail 22873553

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On-Site

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 7Basic: 9Total: 19

03D-02-5

Detail 22476687

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Butter that was heat treated,47 f held from yesterday.Stop Sale.

08A-05-6

Detail 22476699

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over muffins in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22476695

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03D-15-4

Detail 22476686

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Butter was covered while cooling.

22-02-4

Detail 22476692

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head is soiled. Green cutting board is soiled. Inside fryer cabinets are soiled.

53A-05-6

Detail 22476685

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22476697

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Daniel Medina. Repeat Violation

14-14-4

Detail 22476682

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade brush used in food.Coffee machine. Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 22476698

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 22476693

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Fabiosa. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 22476694

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 22476683

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-02-4

Detail 22476689

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

51-09-4

Detail 22476688

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.License states 40 but establishment has 57 seats. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22476700

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior and side of fryer cabinets. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets are soiled. Vents are dusty in back line area.

08B-39-4

Detail 22476696

Basic - Potatoes not washed prior to preparation.

21-44-1

Detail 22476690

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next to foil in kitchen under prep table. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22476684

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Lids at front line area. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22476691

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

32-04-4

Detail 22109738

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22109737

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple color cutting boards deeply grooved stored next to dishmachine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Time Extended

51-15-4

Detail 22109736

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.Establishment license states 40 but there are 57 seats Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22109734

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall over walk-in Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22109735

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers walk in cooler soiled Inside bottom of fryer soiled. Exterior panini press soiled. Gaskets soiled walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Fan in walk in cooler is soiled.All other violation complied. Time Extended

May 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

29-42-4

Detail 21990636

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 21990644

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21990638

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 21990642

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended

13-04-4

Detail 21990641

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cook with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21990643

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple color cutting boards deeply grooved stored next to dishmachine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21990635

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in kitchen ambient 57f Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Ambient temperature,47 f Time Extended

51-15-4

Detail 21990640

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.Establishment license states 40 but there are 57 seats Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 21990639

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall over walk-in Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 21990637

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning in walk in cooler . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 21990634

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Manager with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21990645

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers walk in cooler soiled Inside bottom of fryer soiled. Exterior panini press soiled. Gaskets soiled walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Time Extended

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 15Basic: 28Total: 48

03D-02-5

Detail 21981321

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked potatoes (55F - Cooling) bacon under n cooked (49F - Cooling) per operator from yesterday Warning

08B-01-4

Detail 21981322

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No side sneeze guard for pastry stored by register. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21981310

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. French onion (45F); crepe batter (46F - Cold Holding); quiche (44F - Cold Holding) bacon under cooked (49F - Cooling) per operator from yesterday French toast batter (53F - Cold Holding); quiche (44F - Cold Holding) per operator from yesterday Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21981333

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French onion (45F); crepe batter (46F - Cold Holding); quiche (44F - Cold Holding) French toast batter (53F - Cold Holding); quiche (44F - Cold Holding) per operator from yesterday all located in kitchen reach in cooler Warning

29-42-4

Detail 21981302

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21981314

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21981290

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 21981308

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Insert stacked to high with food and covered in walk in cooler Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21981291

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside over soiled Inside proofer soiled. Interior panini press soiled. Mixer head soiled Reach in soiled on bottom Soiled dish racks Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21981334

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed milk cups in hand wash sink. Soiled silverware stored in hand sink located next to coffee machine Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 21981316

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Smoked salmon in the carry out menu. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21981326

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21981298

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21981320

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21981313

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.One new employee Amber. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21981312

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash 2 sinks located in kitchen Warning

14-14-4

Detail 21981301

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Warning

53A-15-4

Detail 21981329

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 21981294

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.No consumer advisory on carry out menu. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21981305

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Quiche per operator from yesterday no date mark. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 21981288

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 21981303

Basic - Ceiling tile missing by back door Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21981292

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner Plates located next to register not inverted or protected. Clean smallwares stored on study books on shelf over croissant machine. Flight glasses for mimosas not stored protected. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 21981324

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 21981318

Basic - Cook with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21981293

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple color cutting boards deeply grooved stored next to dishmachine Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21981306

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21981330

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored over and touching small wares and single service items in bakery areas Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21981323

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wearing watch while preparing drinks Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21981327

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in kitchen ambient 57°f Warning

51-15-4

Detail 21981315

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.Establishment license states 40 but there are 57 seats Warning

36-10-4

Detail 21981297

Basic - Floors soiled under equipment in kitchen Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21981319

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored on floor in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21981296

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall over walk-in Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21981304

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching sugar Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21981317

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 21981328

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Madeleine Cookies on front counter grab and go. Warning

36-62-4

Detail 21981332

Basic - Light not functioning in walk in cooler . Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21981311

Basic - Manager with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21981325

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in both restrooms Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21981299

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers walk in cooler soiled Inside bottom of fryer soiled. Exterior panini press soiled. Gaskets soiled walk in freezer Warning

29-08-4

Detail 21981309

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking water from hand sink next to slicer table 3 compartment sink sprayer constant water running. Warning

21-44-1

Detail 21981307

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with, equipment on slicer table. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21981335

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee cup lids not inverted in front coffee area. Bakery boxes not stored inverted near back door Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21981300

Basic - Vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout kitchen Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21981295

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust under 3 compartment sink Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21981289

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

21-08-4

Detail 21981331

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Warning

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

29-34-4

Detail 21618897

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21618901

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in hand sink in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 21618903

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

12B-07-4

Detail 21618899

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21618904

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread boxes on floor In walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21618898

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator pored water out. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21618902

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service containers stored on floor in dry storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 21618900

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Feb 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

29-34-4

Detail 20830138

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20830139

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in hand washing sink by front counter. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20830142

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 20830141

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door does not self close.

14-45-4

Detail 20830143

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf under prep table next to make table.

36-22-4

Detail 20830140

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In storage area around mop sink and 3 compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 20830145

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 20830144

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of take out containers on floor in dry storage.

42-01-4

Detail 20830137

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket.

Aug 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20399789

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sliced tomatoes in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20399790

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on splitter at mop sink.

13-04-4

Detail 20399793

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at grill no beard guard.

13-03-4

Detail 20399791

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at grill no hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20399792

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken on floor in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site