Alfresco

14501 Grove Resort Ave, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Italian
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Alfresco five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 2, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.

Alfresco's latest score of 61 falls below the Winter Garden average of 65. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue build up surrounding milk nozzles.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
61
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.Mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by heat lamps. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Front line area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Coffee filters.
29-28-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice machine door is in poor repair.
14-11-5
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.Hot dogs for self service.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ceiling vents are soiled in the dining room. Upright cooler gaskets are soiled..
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of doors throughout the establishment.
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Milk reach in cooler.
14-33-4
39
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Eggs,sandwiches,118 f held less than four hours.Operator discarded the egg sandwiches. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Butter,61 f,cream cheese,60 f held more than four hours.Stop Sale. Milk,45 f held less than four hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Front line area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board is stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Pizza boxes on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.Coffee stirrers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-09-4
Basic - Unwashed melons stored over cheese in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored on top of the prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
50
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing blender parts in hand sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table and book bags on single service shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On prep line. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alfresco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alfresco on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alfresco?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Alfresco.

How does Alfresco compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?

Alfresco most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Garden average of 65.

Has Alfresco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alfresco have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Alfresco means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Alfresco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Alfresco is inspected around two times per year on average.