The Bridge Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
95
Score
The Bridge Restaurant appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Mar 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Winter Park restaurant scores 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 8 small flying insects on floor drain under dishwasher **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Approximately 18 flying insects under dishwasher **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to cook line - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 8 small flying insects on floor drain under dishwasher **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to cook line
31B-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with grease next to fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken and shrimp cases at prep station. Operator placed on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers with spices with no label at cook line
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic bowl with no handle inside flour container. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper used for food in cook line **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled Can opener at prep table **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood systems soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
61
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
82
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp in container over ice cream in stand up freezer by fryers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on menu Menu item changed on menu at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottles at server area, ware wash area and bar **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Serve rinsed out Tea container in hand wash sink at bar
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom waste receptacle not constructed of easily cleanable material. For both unisex restrooms
32-08-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-04-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
52
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Raw calamari stored over ice cream on reach in freezer . Raw chicken stored over French fries in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Ice build up on chest freezer by back exit door.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Hood filters over flat top have gross build up .
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Grease build up on wall behind flat top.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Ceiling tile out of place in front of back exit door. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Bridge Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Bridge Restaurant on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Bridge Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Bridge Restaurant.
How does The Bridge Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
The Bridge Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has The Bridge Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bridge Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Bridge Restaurant 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 The Bridge Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Bridge Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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