Glass Knife

276 S Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789

American

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Glass Knife stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Winter Park restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with debris at cook line and prep area

36-73-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids used to store potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at prep station. Operator added sign during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at dish area

29-11-4

Aug 13, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket directly on the floor at prep station **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruits over RTE in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Jan 13, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dish area **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area

24-08-4

Basic - Light not functioning. At Walk in freezer

36-62-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of cook line reach in cooler soiled with food debris **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At the cooks linr - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**

29-18-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets to the make cooler on the line - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temperature 165° at the gauge test strip did not change **Warning**

22-56-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At the cooks linr

29-18-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets to the make cooler on the line

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the dish washer

36-73-4

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Donuts stored at front line with no overhead protection **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Cake knives stored directly on counter between hand wash sink and dump sink **Corrected On-Site**

10-04-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave located at storage are by cake room door **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in freezer

36-62-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor at prep area **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over cut fruits and cut onions at walk in cooler

08B-17-4

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dry dish storage area

24-08-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed grapes and mangoes stored over ready to eat in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup used as scoop **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cooks line grooved and stained

14-09-4

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Glass Knife last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Glass Knife on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Glass Knife?

Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Glass Knife.

How does Glass Knife compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?

Glass Knife most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Park average of 83.

Has Glass Knife's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Glass Knife have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Glass Knife 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 Glass Knife inspected?

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

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