Ford's Garage

8035 Osceola Polk Line Rd, Davenport, FL 33896

American

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Ford's Garage appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. On Apr 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Davenport restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings in drawer underneath 2nd make table on cookline - 67F Operator voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between last 2 make tables on cookline across from clamshell grill Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cookline

14-69-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 2nd make table on cookline is not holding temperature Operator has items on ice inside make table and has work order in, technician is coming tomorrow to fix it **Corrective Action Taken**

14-74-7

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 1 cracked in make table Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

01B-14-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by straw and cork in bar handwashing sink Operator removed debris **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink in bar Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Several on cookline

23-24-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on wall across from mop sink Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. On cookline grill Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline Cleaning scheduled tonight per operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers still on stored in make table on cookline Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Aug 30, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.sanitizer on the handwashing sink . **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. - hood filters slightly soiled

14-49-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in the reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.reach in freezer soiled

23-03-4

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. At Server station in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with stickers in reach in cooler on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Jun 28, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ford's Garage last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ford's Garage on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ford's Garage?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ford's Garage.

How does Ford's Garage compare to other restaurants in Davenport?

Ford's Garage most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Davenport average of 85.

Has Ford's Garage's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ford's Garage have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ford's Garage 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 Ford's Garage inspected?

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

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