Ford's Garage
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Ford's Garage 12 times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Oviedo restaurant scene, where the average is 63, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw beef stored over raw pork in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzle at front bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications -150° **Warning**
16-54-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Both Waste lines missing at soda gun holster at front bar.
29-17-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - speaker stored on table next to bread toaster. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwaves on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of salad reach-in-cooler on front line.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk corn starch **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Apr 17, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked shell eggs then went to prepare a sandwich without changing her gloves .
12A-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one live small flying insects between the kitchen and exit door not landing at any food . Next routine visit per supervisor.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of boiled eggs at the walk-in cooler . Operations switched it . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Provided to operator and he start working on it . **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table .
14-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware not inverted.
24-05-4
52
Jan 28, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. -no drainage of any kind as evident of grease and food debris flowing into the middle of the road **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
33-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. -gate panels on ground with dumpster placed on top **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Item is stuck under dumpster **Time Extended**
33-30-4
90
Jan 27, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 16 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -7 rodent droppings behind left side of long booth counter in dining room -4 rodent droppings bending right side of long booth counter in dining room **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -accumulation of roach droppings behind bag in a box soda rack leading down the wall from ceiling **Admin Complaint**
35A-23-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. -gate panels on ground with dumpster placed on top **Warning**
33-30-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. -right node urinal does not flush **Warning**
32-23-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -1 dead roach in glue trap behind right side of short booth area near bar -3 dead roaches in glue trap in storage area behind bar **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -accumulation of food debris on top of dish machine **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -fish thawing under running water not removed from packaging **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach next to mop sink, operator cleaned, discarded, sanitized. -1 Dead roach on outlet behind bag in a box soda rack **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. "Cardboard only" dumpster overflowing **Warning**
33-14-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under ice machine soiled with mold and slime like substance -floor under fryer in kitchen soiled with grease **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. **Warning**
33-29-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -RIF, right side of beer counter at bar **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -HWS next to bun warmer **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. "Cardboard only" dumpster lid open **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. -no drainage of any kind as evident of grease and food debris flowing into the middle of the road **Warning**
33-27-4
33
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
95
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -ROP held longer than 48 hours no HACCP -brown gravy -Caramelized onion
01B-13-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. -recycling bin over flowing
33-14-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
33-29-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers in walk in cooler accumulation of dust
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. -recycling bin
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. -brown gravy -Caramelized onion
03G-54-1
64
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - bleu cheese (46F - Cold Holding); - tomato salsa (44F - Cold Holding); - guacamole (44F - Cold Holding) - pre made sandwiches (52 - Cold Holding) Manager brought to walk in for better cooling **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - plates **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - scoop in lettuce bin **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at ware washing area **Warning**
36-27-5
70
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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
45
Feb 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on dish drying shelf, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -fry station reach in cooler, operator installed new thermometer **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -box of sprayer and other parts stored on top of dish machine, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -per operator, wet wc on prep table from last night's cleaning, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ford's Garage last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ford's Garage on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ford's Garage?
Across the inspection record, “grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ford's Garage.
How does Ford's Garage compare to other restaurants in Oviedo?
Ford's Garage most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Oviedo average of 63.
Has Ford's Garage's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ford's Garage have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ford's Garage means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ford's Garage inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ford's Garage is inspected around four times per year on average.
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