My French Cafe / Croissant Gourmet
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
43
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at My French Cafe / Croissant Gourmet, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around eight violations compared to roughly 16 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Compared to other Windermere restaurants (averaging 64), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw egg yolks stored over cut peppers/walk in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./missing one front counter employee training/Martin.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service./consumer advisory missing/provided a copy to operator/ **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink./cook line hand sink hot water faucet disrepair.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./kitchen green cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin./front counter ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance/back kitchen pastries room ceiling tiles soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee's drink stored with oil/food rack bottom shelf. Opened water bottle on kitchen prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. Kitchen dough making area soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sugar and flour bins exterior soiled. Green handle salt container exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle./cook line hand sink leaking. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
43
Aug 25, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Kitchen hand sink. Under 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: 3 compartment sink leaking issue resolved. Kitchen hand sink still has a small leak/ operator ordered parts already. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
86
Aug 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found/observed two flying insects near kitchen leaking hand sink area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Ceiling tile missing./back pastry station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./employee's bag stored next to food on the food rack/ **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./front counter pastry case filter soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./coffee filters at front counter/ **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Kitchen hand sink. Under 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./salt container/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
52
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license./license expired 4/1/2025. Operator renewed immediately, license now current active, expires 4/1/2026. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./bucket used for oranges, front counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./observed employee poured coffee into hand sink/front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./blue and purple spray bottled at front line. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./sugar handle at back bakery area.
10-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair./hot water faucet disrepair/cook line hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle./cook line hand sink leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength./quat 0ppm/front counter.
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./salt under kitchen prep table. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing./two pieces above water heater. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance./back bakery area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./kitchen food rack/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./pastry chef wearing a watch while making **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation./front counter male employee making coffee.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor./A box of butter/walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
35
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw shell eggs 54F, cut leafy greens 52F, home made cream sauce 75F, cooked spinach 52F, cheese 60F, cut tomatoes 58F, ham 52F, turkey 52F, cooked chicken 50F/cook line prep cooler for more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs 54F, cut leafy greens 52F, home made cream sauce 75F, cooked spinach 52F, cheese 60F, cut tomatoes 58F, sliced ham 52F, sliced turkey 52F, cooked chicken 50F, all cold holding for more than 4 hours. **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./cooked potatoes 66F, holding in room temperature for less than 4 hours/moved to walk in cooler/ **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./blue liquid bottle not labeled, front counter/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washed fruit in cook line hand sink. Observed employee obtain water for cooking at cook line hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/4 employees working with no manager on site. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
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./employee Cathy.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./missing one female certificate, Cathy. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing./missing two pieces, back kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance./above back kitchen bakery prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./storage shelf with food/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's jacket and purse hanging on rack with cleaned utensils, back kitchen. Employee's phone on front counter food working table/ **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./observed kitchen employees wearing a watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line. Under 3 compartment sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor./several buckets of pastry cream.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning./one light bulb out, cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan dusty. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors./back door.
35B-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair./cook line hot water faucet shut off due to leaking.
29-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./salt containers not labeled/bakery station.
02D-01-5
18
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap./front counter employee.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area./two flying insects present/one around the oranges at front counter and one by the garbage can next to 3 compartment sink.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored./chemical spray bottle hanging on food storage rack/ **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 not labeled/front counter reach in cooler and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./observed employee used kitchen hand sink to wash blender.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/two current food manager certificates available but not on duty.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./missing two employee's training certificates.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner spray bottle.
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner./forks and knives, front counter.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./employee's drink on food storage rack/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./two purses stored with canned goods/back kitchen table/ **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning./one light bulb out, cook line.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./walk in cooler fan soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair./hot water valve leaking, kitchen and back kitchen hand sinks.
29-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength./quaternary 0ppm, rechecked 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
26
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
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. - gallon milk in walk-in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -mixer head in baking area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - no chlorine test strips **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - black substance interior of door.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - bottle of water stored on front counter **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under pastry equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - 78° spoons stored in coffee cup on front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in baking area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine.
23-03-4
41
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./chlorine strips not available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor. Under Dough machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
86
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw egg wash stored over pastry cream, walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./cooked potatoes on kitchen prep table at 56F, less than 4 hours/moved back to cook line cooler/ **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./cooked potatoes on top of the oven at 117F, less than 4 hours/reheated to 165F before serving. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored./grease and grill degreaser hanging on storage rack/across from walk in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Manager Jerrod manager certificate expired 8/21/23 by Servsafe. No other manager certificate available. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./chlorine strips not available.
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./green cutting board by 3 compartment sink.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./employee's purse stored with food on storage rack/ **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./cook wearing a watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./pastry chef.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor. Under Dough machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface./across from walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Food stored on walk in freezer floor./case of butter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with ice build up/ **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses./front counter.
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./back kitchen two door reach in cooler handle soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./coffee filters, front coffee station/ **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength./Quat 0ppm, front counter/rechecked 200ppm/ **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
22
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 Spray bottles of cleaner hanging on spice shelf. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Both servers **Warning**
13-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Small mixer head in back prep area. Panni press next to cooks line **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed serving utensils **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. All new (5)employees **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink (coke)stored on make line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Both servers **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door open at the time of inspection. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in floor. Under Dough rolling machine **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case food item in back dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in back prep area. Small oven next to cooks . **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fliters **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. Both Servers on front counter. **Warning**
13-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents in back prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
25
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was My French Cafe / Croissant Gourmet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at My French Cafe / Croissant Gourmet on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at My French Cafe / Croissant Gourmet?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at My French Cafe / Croissant Gourmet.
How does My French Cafe / Croissant Gourmet compare to other restaurants in Windermere?
My French Cafe / Croissant Gourmet most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Windermere average of 64.
Has My French Cafe / Croissant Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at My French Cafe / Croissant Gourmet have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at My French Cafe / Croissant Gourmet means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is My French Cafe / Croissant Gourmet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, My French Cafe / Croissant Gourmet is inspected around four times per year on average.
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