Pdq
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
47
Score
Pdq appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Winter Garden restaurant, which scores around 66. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker is not at correct location at hose Bibb by mop sink area.. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Creamy garlic sauce,45 f,buffalo sauce,46 f ,ranch sauce,45 f ,Mac and cheese ,48 f held less than four hours transferred to walk in freezer for a quick chill.Afterwards,macaroni and cheese,41 f,creamy garlic sauce,41 f,buffalo sauce,45 f. All time temperature control for safety sauces were transferred to the walk in cooler for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.White sandwich station is stained. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of substance in the interior of the ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.Cookies at front line area.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled. Residue buildup surrounding the mop sink area. Residue surrounding storage container by the chicken station area
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed lettuce stored next to ice cream mix in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
47
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee touched hair ,changed gloves without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - One small flying insect found in kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken,130 f held less than four hours,after reheating 171 f. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker is not at correct location on hose Bibb.
29-34-4
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 in reach in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board is stained. Drive thru nozzle is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Filters expired 4/2025.
29-28-4
Basic - Unwashed cucumbers stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next to lids under prep table.
21-44-1
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.Cookies at front line area.
02D-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Drain holes in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Walk in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
29
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards are stained throughout the establishment. Dipper well is soiled. Residue build up surrounding soda nozzles in the dining room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Sink and surface cleaner. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Holes in wall by dishwashing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer. Drain holes are soiled in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Caulking has a build up of black like substance by the dishwashing area. Side of grill chicken press is soiled. Side of walk-in cooler door is soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored with ready-to-eat mustard in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
55
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter,45 f,butter milk,46 f,milk,44 f,cheese,45 f,shredded cheese,44 f held less than four hours in walk in cooler.Ambient temperature of walk in cooler 36 degrees f Chicken,46 f,whipped cream,66 f held less than four hours.Advised operator to call technician for the coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner stored under prep table in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards are stained throughout the establishment. Dipper well is soiled. Residue build up surrounding soda nozzles in the dining room.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Sink and surface cleaner.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer. Drain holes are soiled in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Holes in wall by dishwashing area.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Caulking has a build up of black like substance by the dishwashing area. Side of grill chicken press is soiled. Side of walk-in cooler door is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored with ready-to-eat mustard in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
39
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Sep 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pdq last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pdq on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pdq?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pdq.
How does Pdq compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Pdq most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Garden average of 66.
Has Pdq's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pdq have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pdq 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 Pdq inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pdq is inspected around two times per year on average.
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