Dominick's Restaurant

1301 Winter Springs Blvd, Winter Springs, FL 32708

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2025

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Dominick's Restaurant six times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 24, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

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

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Winter Springs restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2025

Complaint Full

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

FL-28

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards on cook line stained and heavily grooved

22-02-4

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

22-20-5

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

16-21-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - back area of restaurant

33-31-5

May 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. green beans (88F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (95F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (102F - Hot Holding. Operator placed food in walk-in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee returned from in walk-in cooler,

12A-07-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored over ready to eat cheeses.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Electric slicer Mixer head White cutting boards on cooks line.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at server station.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine.

23-03-4

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Outside storage area.

33-34-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused and broken equipment stored outside area at back door.

33-31-5

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors under 3 compartment sink in back area.

36-10-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dominick's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dominick's Restaurant on file is from Feb 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dominick's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dominick's Restaurant.

How does Dominick's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Winter Springs?

Dominick's Restaurant most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Springs average of 76.

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

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Dominick's Restaurant 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 Dominick's Restaurant inspected?

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

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