Bernies Gourmet to Go
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
35
Score
Across the available record, Bernies Gourmet to Go has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Sep 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Oviedo average 63, so Bernies Gourmet to Go trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -single door standing reach in cooler unit non functional - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: -walk in cooler not functional -all items moved to working cooling units **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -large containers and lids stored above 3 compartment sink cracked and broken - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -flip top reach in cooler by serve window, gaskets soiled with food debris - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -employee preparing food at front counter hand wash 4 seconds
12A-17-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cheese slices 58F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese slices held in cooler for 3 days 58F -advices operator to move items cooling to other unit **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -knives and can opener stored in hand wash sink next to dish machine
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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.
53B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -single door standing reach in cooler unit non functional
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -large containers and lids stored above 3 compartment sink cracked and broken
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave interior soiled at flip top reach in cooler
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -flip top reach in cooler by serve window, gaskets soiled with food debris
23-03-4
30
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - macaroni salad date marked 2/2 - Jamaican B sauce date marked 2/13 **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: all items held overnight - sweet potato filling (46F - Cold Holding); - tuscan filling (50F - Cold Holding); - tortellini (48F - Cold Holding); - cut cantaloupe (46F - Cold Holding); - cut watermelon (46F - Cold Holding); - cut honey dew melon (46F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - employee wearing watch during food prep **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - bulk flour **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - togo cups on floor at front counter **Warning**
25-05-4
58
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid fee online. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse - front cooler: - classic grandma held overnight 49f - chipotle held overnight 50f - Buffalo held overnight 50f **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - front cooler: - classic grandma held overnight 49f - chipotle held overnight 50f - Buffalo held overnight 50f **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. - turkey sliced and rewrapped, stored overnight - ham sliced and rewrapped, stored overnight **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
55
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-02: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over carrots.
08A-04-5
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. All bulk deli meats and cheeses
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bernies Gourmet to Go last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bernies Gourmet to Go on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bernies Gourmet to Go?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bernies Gourmet to Go.
How does Bernies Gourmet to Go compare to other restaurants in Oviedo?
Bernies Gourmet to Go most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Oviedo average of 63.
Has Bernies Gourmet to Go's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bernies Gourmet to Go have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bernies Gourmet to Go means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bernies Gourmet to Go inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bernies Gourmet to Go is inspected around three times per year on average.
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