Winter Haven, Polk County

OVATION BISTRO & BAR

7130 CYPRESS GARDEN BLVD, Winter Haven, FL 33884

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Jun 5, 2026
City
Winter Haven
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jun 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-21-4

Detail 24610830

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Soiled. Time Extended

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53A-01-7

Detail 24483062

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 24483061

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24483060

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of onion on the floor in the dry storage. Warning

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 24236401

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The paper towels was replaced.

16-21-4

Detail 24236400

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the exterior of the dishwasher area.

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 23714578

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

23-24-4

Detail 23714579

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All microwaves on the top shelf across from the cook line. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. All reach in coolers.

22-08-4

Detail 23714577

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top shelf across from the cook line.

22-13-5

Detail 23714580

Basic - Soda gun holster not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Bar area.

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 23293951

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2024-10-21: Admin Complaint

Aug 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23057249

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of all microwaves soiled with food debris. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23057248

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23057247

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove. Operator removed tongs from stove. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23057246

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In between fryers heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23057245

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Container in ware washing area. Warning

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

12B-07-4

Detail 22656423

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Starbucks drink at bar on top of ice holder. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22656424

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil by cook line. Removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22656425

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 22287248

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

35B-02-4

Detail 22287249

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over the prep sink in the dishwasher area. The devices was removed. Corrected On-Site

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22006060

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburger patties 46F Chicken 47F Inside the bottom reach in drawer on the cook line. The person in charge put the product on ice. Corrective Action Taken

14-16-4

Detail 22006055

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plastic container on the shelf in the dishwasher area. The manager discarded the container. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22006057

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. No signatures or dates.

22-20-5

Detail 22006056

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 22006059

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area. The manager removed the handle out of the ice. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22006058

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum catering pans in the dry storage area on the top shelf.

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 21612996

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Stainless steel panel in the interior of the ice machine has mold-like substance on the bottom rim.

23-03-4

Detail 21612995

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all cooking equipment.

36-27-5

Detail 21612994

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen. Ceiling tile in disrepair in the dishwasher area above the shelf next to the dishwasher.

Jan 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 20818717

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over shrimp inside the single door reach in cooler across from the cook line. Employee relocated the beef to be stored under the raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 20818714

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of quaternary tables stored on top of the small ice bin in the bar area. Employee removed the sanitizer tablets. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20818719

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drink nozzles in the bar area.

23-24-4

Detail 20818716

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave and oven

24-27-4

Detail 20818720

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Rack of glasses stored under the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The kitchen manager removed the rack of glassware. Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 20818715

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen in front of the fryers and inside the walk in cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 20818718

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

Sep 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

03F-02-5

Detail 20511855

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Kitchen manager was able to determine the time and marked the time. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 20511851

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk near the beverage station.

11-27-4

Detail 20511853

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.

31B-02-4

Detail 20511856

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the salad station area. The manager replaced the paper towels.

42-02-4

Detail 20511847

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.mop sink chemical stored inside the mop sink making it not accessible to discard the mop water. The manager removed the product. Corrective Action Taken

22-08-4

Detail 20511849

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On top shelf above the prep table across from the cook line. Interior of the oven on the cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 20511850

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in coolers and freezer gaskets. Shelves under the prep table across from the cook line.

08B-12-5

Detail 20511854

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice tea dispensers. Beverage station.

25-02-4

Detail 20511848

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons at the server station in the kitchen. The manager removed the spoons to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

14-06-4

Detail 20511852

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. On shelf in the dry storage area.