Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park

1275 Lee Rd, Winter Park, FL 32789

American

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 26, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.

By comparison, the average Winter Park facility scores 83, putting Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 live small flying insects at the bar

35A-02-7

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to dishwasher **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at cook line

14-69-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior hot box soiled with debris **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line reach in cooler. Operator has a work order submitted. **Corrective Action Taken**

29-49-6

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

16-37-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of shell Eggs in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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. Salmon in reach in cooler. Operator open package **Corrective Action Taken**

06-09-1

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

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. At the 3 compartment sink

29-34-4

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

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the cooler , operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on make table at cooks line

14-09-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon not removed from packaging before thawing in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed raspberries and blueberries stored over ready to eat in reach in cooler at prep area **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer at prep table

22-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop bread crumbs

14-01-5

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink located on cooks line had large amounts of ice in the sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink located in prep area had no paper towel **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. In storage room cooking oil and case of single serve item stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled

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. Frozen salmon thawing in walk in cooler,operator removed from rop package and put into pan **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bread crumb had a bowl in place of a scoop **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park.

How does Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?

Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Park average of 83.

Has Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park 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 Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park is inspected around three times per year on average.

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