Pilars & Mtt
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
43
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Pilars & Mtt stretching back to 2022. On Apr 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 65, which Pilars & Mtt's 43 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 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 fish stored over vegetables/walk in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./cook line small white cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory./serving raw oysters/reprinted all menus immediately/ **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./bar/ **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Some mussel and oysters tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair./reach in cooler gasket torn, cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./walk in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered./cut fruits at the bar not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed vegetables stored over ready to eat cheese and charcuterie board/walk in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor./kitchen prep area/ **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
43
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license./licensed expired 4/1/2025. Operator renewed immediately. License now current active, expires 4/1/2026. License printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./Pilar's bar hand sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./black cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ice machine filter soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./salt containers not labeled.
02D-01-5
64
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from day prior. Veal stock (52F - Cooling)
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. Veal stock (52F - Cooling)
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table in the kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator marked items on the menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with blue liquid at the bar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In a bucket covered Onion Cream: container too tall to allow enough circulation of air.
03D-15-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar container
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk incooler
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink and hand washing sink Wall by dishwasher soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent over dry storage area in the back of the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers in the dish area.
24-08-4
32
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 46F@4:50pm in pull out drawer. In drawer 30 minutes. Removed by chef to walk in cooler. Tested 5:15 pm 42F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gasket in reach in bar cooler soiled and torn -gasket on walk in beer cooler soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dish room
36-34-5
Basic - Light not functioning. -dish room
36-62-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -dish room
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -bucket first tested 0 ppm; corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
64
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator moved to quick chill cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding)41; sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding)37; house made blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding36 2nd temp) **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Diced tomatoes 42° Blue cheese house 40° Shrimp cooked 45-47° **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster in Pilar's Bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
74
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
21
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex not labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on grill. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Limescale build up on exterior of dishwasher.
16-21-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pilars & Mtt last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pilars & Mtt on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pilars & Mtt?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pilars & Mtt.
How does Pilars & Mtt compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Pilars & Mtt most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Garden average of 65.
Has Pilars & Mtt's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pilars & Mtt have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pilars & Mtt 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 Pilars & Mtt inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pilars & Mtt is inspected around three times per year on average.
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