Winter Park Fish Company
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
50
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Winter Park Fish Company stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 3, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Winter Park average 83, so Winter Park Fish Company trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Risotto in walk in cooler. Per operator made last week
01B-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Filters at dish area
14-42-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep reach in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining water at Hand wash sink next to fryers
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hand wash sink at cook line
29-11-4
50
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips for 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
86
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Chicken over RTE in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips for 3 compartment sink **Warning**
16-37-1
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 soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line next to fryers **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of sugar packets at front counter. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter **Warning**
29-49-6
52
Jun 16, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 14, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray Bottle with no label At dish area **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict not identified in menu as raw or undercooked**Warning** **Warning**
02B-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. Provided manager with a copy. All employees signed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at front counter. Provided operator with a hand wash sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at front counter
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00ppm Quaternary. Operator discarded and added new solution 300ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
64
Jan 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine not dispensing any chlorine at the sanitize cycle. Operator set up triple sink **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken tenders stored over ready to eat at walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by dish wash area Unable to dispense paper towel at hand wash sink at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Facility has butter,garlic butter,buttermilk for coating fried fish and sautéed vegetables with no written time plan.Emailed operator time plan
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical stored in spray bottle with no label at wait station
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At wait station
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils stored in 77F water at cooks line.Operator discarded water and put through dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At outside ice machine
10-08-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Fork and knives at wait station not inverted
24-05-4
39
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
58
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Two week extension given in order to get paperwork completed **Time Extended**
51-15-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Winter Park Fish Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Winter Park Fish Company on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Winter Park Fish Company?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Winter Park Fish Company.
How does Winter Park Fish Company compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
Winter Park Fish Company most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Winter Park Fish Company's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Winter Park Fish Company have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Winter Park Fish Company 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 Winter Park Fish Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Winter Park Fish Company is inspected around three times per year on average.
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