Andrea's Restaurant

1088 Havendale Blvd Nw, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Italian

Last inspected: May 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Andrea's Restaurant has been inspected six times since 2022. Andrea's Restaurant was last inspected on May 7, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

Compared to other Winter Haven restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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**

53B-01-5

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/ **Warning**

53A-05-6

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to walk in freezer. **Warning**

36-24-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cook line and service station in dining area. Employee removed towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-12-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cook line equipment. **Warning**

36-73-4

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Oxtails and goats in the reach in coolers.

02C-02-5

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. Provided a copy. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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. Provided a copy. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the large flip top reach in cooler next to the steam table.

14-11-5

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Vegetables green peppers and yellow peppers. I had the employee to wash the vegetables. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-39-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler have accumulation of soil residues. Stainless steel single door reach in cooler next to the backdoor.

22-16-4

Jul 26, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Andrea's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Andrea's Restaurant on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Andrea's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Andrea's Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has Andrea's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Andrea's Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Andrea's Restaurant 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 Andrea's Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Andrea's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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