Financier Patisserie

212 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
French
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Financier Patisserie stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 21, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Winter Park restaurant, which scores around 83. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -missing from splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -no hot water in women's public restroom for building, accessed out rear door of dining room. Instant water heater not operating.
27-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -in men's and women's restrooms for building.
31B-04-4
74
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm no sanitizer hooked up **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bread pudding cream brûlée
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets ripped on the low boy cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse - a different product was used for the wash and for the sanitize steps. Dishwasher had no detergent or sanitizer at the time of the inspection
16-11-4
45
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over shredded cheese in reach in cooler at kitchen Raw shell eggs over cooked potatoes **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 8oz white cheddar with mold **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Opened heavy whipping cream not date marked facility was closed Monday and Tuesday **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Avocado toast is served with poached egg,there is no indicator by menu item **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at front counter hand sink No paper towel at hand washing sink at dish wash area No soap at hand wash sink at dish wash area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Emailed operator food employee reporting agreement **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at dish wash area Hand wash sink at dish wash area is leaking **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots over ready to eat **Warning**
08B-17-4
29
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
78
Jul 15, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen salmon out of original package over chocolate croissant **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over Brussels sprouts **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing tile located in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall located in ware wash area behind triple sink
36-27-5
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Financier Patisserie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Financier Patisserie on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Financier Patisserie?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Financier Patisserie.

How does Financier Patisserie compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?

Financier Patisserie most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Park average of 83.

Has Financier Patisserie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Financier Patisserie have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Financier Patisserie 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 Financier Patisserie inspected?

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