Lucky Straws
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Lucky Straws six times, with records going back to 2023. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “hole in or other damage to wall” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Lucky Straws' latest score of 58 falls below the Winter Garden average of 65. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found/observed on d flying insect by kitchen 3 compartment sink.
35A-02-7
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./heavy cream/front reach in cooler.
02C-03-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water./by kitchen ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation./employee making drinks.
13-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall./behind 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./brown sugar container exterior soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./brown sugar bin/under kitchen prep table. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license./expired 4/1/2025/operator renewed immediately/license now current active, expires 4/1/2026. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored./a bottle of winded stored between food/front counter/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service./serving spicy tuna weekly on special event night. Form emailed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./blue liquid spray bottle.
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./non creamers at front line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair./front line reach in cooler right door gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall./behind kitchen 3 compartment sink.
36-24-5
52
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Jan 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quat sanitizer container next to food on shelf in back storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Boba Container at front line and tea pitchers on dish rack.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat strips not available.
16-37-1
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. One female employee with no employee agreement working more than four years serving on the front line. Emailed employee agreement to employee. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Val certificate expired. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar syrup in bottle in back room under counter area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back area.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employ bag on rack in back storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on rack in ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in back ware washing area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.wall by three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket in back storage area.
42-01-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe by Three compartment sink.
29-11-4
37
Sep 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lucky Straws last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lucky Straws on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lucky Straws?
Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lucky Straws.
How does Lucky Straws compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Lucky Straws most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Garden average of 65.
Has Lucky Straws' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lucky Straws have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lucky Straws 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 Lucky Straws inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lucky Straws is inspected around two times per year on average.
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