Fairbanks Restaurant

1800 West Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789

American

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Fairbanks Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 83, which Fairbanks Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Women's bathroom. Operator placed more soap **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Operator cleaning all hood filters during service. Operator placed filters back during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

14-72-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to water heater

36-24-5

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

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris at server station

36-27-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers with flour not labeled above reach in freezer

02D-01-5

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Worn tin foil in walk in cooler

14-20-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container next to walk in cooler

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in white chest freezer

14-69-4

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Multiple containers at walk in cooler

14-15-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Frozen food blocking access to hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar container at expo window **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage thawing at room temperature. Advised operator to move to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

06-01-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust

14-17-4

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**

53A-03-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: **Time Extended**

14-17-4

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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-03-7

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In server area

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in small white cooler

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

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. Emailed operator food employee reporting agreement **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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.

53B-05-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning stored at storage area by walk in cooler

02D-01-5

Nov 14, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw cut potatoes stored in non food grade containers

14-15-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

36-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fairbanks Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fairbanks Restaurant on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fairbanks Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fairbanks Restaurant.

How does Fairbanks Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?

Fairbanks Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Park average of 83.

Has Fairbanks Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fairbanks Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks Restaurant inspected?

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

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