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Ovation Bistro & Bar

7130 Cypress Garden Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884
American
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Ovation Bistro & Bar has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Ovation Bistro & Bar's latest score of 82 falls below the Winter Haven average of 89. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of onion on the floor in the dry storage. **Warning**
08B-38-4
82
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The paper towels was replaced.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the exterior of the dishwasher area.
16-21-4
86
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All microwaves on the top shelf across from the cook line. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. All reach in coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top shelf across from the cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Soda gun holster not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Bar area.
22-13-5
82
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
90
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of all microwaves soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove. Operator removed tongs from stove. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In between fryers heavily soiled with grease and food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Container in ware washing area. **Warning**
16-46-4
70
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Starbucks drink at bar on top of ice holder. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil by cook line. Removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler
22-16-4
86
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over the prep sink in the dishwasher area. The devices was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
90
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Stainless steel panel in the interior of the ice machine has mold-like substance on the bottom rim.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all cooking equipment.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen. Ceiling tile in disrepair in the dishwasher area above the shelf next to the dishwasher.
36-27-5
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ovation Bistro & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ovation Bistro & Bar on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ovation Bistro & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ovation Bistro & Bar.

How does Ovation Bistro & Bar compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Ovation Bistro & Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 89.

Has Ovation Bistro & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ovation Bistro & Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ovation Bistro & Bar 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 Ovation Bistro & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ovation Bistro & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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