French Cafe 1515

187 E Crystal Lake Ave Ste 1021, Lake Mary, FL 32746

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited French Cafe 1515 six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jun 5, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

French Cafe 1515's latest score of 67 falls below the Lake Mary average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over half and half

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - near ice machine

36-22-4

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

22-20-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Jul 15, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg stored with butter and pita bread at reach in fridge at front counter

08A-05-6

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. Milk and half and half not date marked at small black reach in fridge bat front counter **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear chemical in spray bottle not labeled at triple sink

41-17-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink by triple sink.Emailed operator hand washing sign **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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

50-17-3

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

29-34-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at the 3 compartment sink area

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased bleach for sanitizer, test strips are available. Do not purchase scented bleach for warewash sanitation. **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.operator paid for license while the inspector was present. Refreshed the inspection app, license shows current Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

50-01-4

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 major violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Counter cooler top quiche 46° quiche Chicken 48

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items not dated

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events

11-27-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-01-5

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 DBPR HR 5030-103 EMPLOYEE HEALTH Food Employee Reporting Agreement

11-26-1

Oct 31, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at the ware wash area

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was French Cafe 1515 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at French Cafe 1515 on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at French Cafe 1515?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at French Cafe 1515.

How does French Cafe 1515 compare to other restaurants in Lake Mary?

French Cafe 1515 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Mary average of 79.

Has French Cafe 1515's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at French Cafe 1515 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at French Cafe 1515 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 French Cafe 1515 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, French Cafe 1515 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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