Home2 Suites - Winter Garden
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2024, Home2 Suites - Winter Garden has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food”, showing up three times.
Among Winter Garden restaurants, the typical score is 66; Home2 Suites - Winter Garden is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./breakfast buffet hot holding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup inside yogurt dispenser/breakfast bar. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
82
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach pie 88F, egg frittata 86F, Fried chicken patties 89F, potato wedges 85F/all sitting on a food rack in kitchen for less than 4 hours per employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
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./two employees working at breakfast area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./clear chemical spray bottle not labeled/kitchen floor under hand sink/ **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed./license posted expired 4/1/2025.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor./a case of waffle mix on dry storage floor/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup inside yogurt dispenser/breakfast bar.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./breakfast buffet hot holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./coffee filters on top shelf/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
50
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
90
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. First aid kit stored next to cereals on kitchen top shelf. Small bottles of detergent on food rack stored next to food and cleaned utensils **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw shell eggs stored over unwashed strawberries and potatoes/kitchen reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./waffle batter holding at 76F, breakfast bar for less than 4 hours. Recommend time as public health control/form emailed. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./egg frittata hot holding at 111F/breakfast bar/less than 4 hours. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./kitchen hand sink used to store dry cleaned towels/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
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./two employees working at breakfast area/per front desk, only two employees working at breakfast area. **Warning**
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./two employees working at the breakfast area. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises./one dead roach on storage room floor/cleaned up immediately, cleaned and sanitized/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor./an open case of bananas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./kitchen employee wearing a watch on left wrist while preparing food in kitchen. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./coffee filters on top of coffee machine in kitchen. **Warning**
25-06-4
30
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage and cheese muffin (124F - Hot Holding) per operator less than 4 hours. Operator turned up temperature on warmer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Omelet (65F - Cold Holding) folded eggs (64F - Cold Holding); Sausage and egg sandwich (74F - Cold Holding) per operator less than four hours. Operator moved items to reach in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with trash can and wipe cloths **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At sink next to reach in cooler in the kitchen
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spatulas and whisk on dry storage rack in the kitchen Forks on buffet line **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottle on dry storage rack with oatmeal and sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Five bottles of Waffle syrup used as door stopper **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in the kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of plastic utensils on floor.
25-05-4
45
May 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Home2 Suites - Winter Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Home2 Suites - Winter Garden on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Home2 Suites - Winter Garden?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Home2 Suites - Winter Garden.
How does Home2 Suites - Winter Garden compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Home2 Suites - Winter Garden most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Garden average of 66.
Has Home2 Suites - Winter Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Home2 Suites - Winter Garden have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Home2 Suites - Winter Garden 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 Home2 Suites - Winter Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Home2 Suites - Winter Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.
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