Rise Southern Biscuit and Righteous Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Rise Southern Biscuit and Righteous Chicken has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Winter Park restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with debris at prep station and cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup around fryers and griddle
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers with grits not labeled at prep station
02D-01-5
82
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Only mop sink faucet at mop sink area , approved area on approved plan review from 2023, shows a curbed/basin for mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink / food preparation sink. No basin/curbed drain at mop sink for proper disposal of waste water of mop bucket water. Per operator mop bucket water is sometimes dumped into prep sinks or dumped outside onto ground. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
28-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Only mop sink faucet at mop sink area , approved area on approved plan review from 2023, shows a curbed/basin for mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
70
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 72F left at room temperature per operator since 12/9 at 11am **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 72F left at room temperature per operator since 12/9 at 11am **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink / food preparation sink. No basin/curbed drain at mop sink for proper disposal of waste water of mop bucket water. Per operator mop bucket water is sometimes dumped into prep sinks or dumped outside onto ground. **Warning**
28-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in hand wash sink next to fryers **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Only mop sink faucet at mop sink area , approved area on approved plan review from 2023, shows a curbed/basin for mop sink **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Only mop sink faucet at mop sink area , approved area on approved plan review from 2023, shows a curbed/basin for mop sink **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to walk in cooler **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave with food debris **Warning**
22-08-4
43
Jun 17, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken kept in small make table by fryers , kept there for 20 minutes with temperature of 47FPer operator make table had ice build up and they shut out but kept chicken in make table. Manager turned make table on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Emailed plan to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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.Unable to provided for any of the employees. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employee Dunkin coffee stored on prep table over area in we're biscuits are been prepared. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee preparing orders and cooking chicken with no beard guard. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of containers with lids, lids and sandwich bags stored on floor by POS system. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from pipe under prep sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
52
Aug 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rise Southern Biscuit and Righteous Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rise Southern Biscuit and Righteous Chicken on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rise Southern Biscuit and Righteous Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rise Southern Biscuit and Righteous Chicken.
How does Rise Southern Biscuit and Righteous Chicken compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
Rise Southern Biscuit and Righteous Chicken most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Rise Southern Biscuit and Righteous Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rise Southern Biscuit and Righteous Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rise Southern Biscuit and Righteous Chicken 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 Rise Southern Biscuit and Righteous Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rise Southern Biscuit and Righteous Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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