Winter Garden, Orange County

AVALON DINER

16106 MARSH RD STE 101, Winter Garden, FL 34787

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Mar 6, 2026
City
Winter Garden
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-27-4

Detail 24420965

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean dish without washing hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24420963

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cold smoked salmon stored over sauces in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 24420962

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

23-03-4

Detail 24420964

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Vents soiled in back line area. Dust build up in the ceiling in the dining room. Residue build up on stove,side of fryer cabinet and back of grill has a residue build up.

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 24195101

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters under the hood suppression system. Exterior of waffle maker has a residue build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Exterior of waffle maker has a residue build up. Time Extended

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 24111948

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Open package of raw chicken stored over raw beef in upright freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 24111949

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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24111946

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 24111952

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Bagel and lox on menu. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 24111947

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24111950

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters under the hood suppression system. Exterior of waffle maker has a residue build up. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 24111951

Basic - Unwashed strawberries stored over washed melons in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

03B-15-5

Detail 23633223

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Gravy,129 f held less than four hours reheated to 167 f. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23633228

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Ham,45 f held less than four hours transferred to reach in freezer for a quick chill.After .5 hour 40 f

02C-03-5

Detail 23633225

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.Hollandaise sauce . Corrected On-Site

21-05-5

Detail 23633224

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.Cut lettuce . Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23633227

Basic - Dish storage racks have accumulation of soil residues.

12B-07-4

Detail 23633222

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table . Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23633226

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Waffle maker has a residue build up.Ceiling is soiled with dust in the dining room.

Jul 9, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-17-6

Detail 22963611

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Chicken over pork in reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22963609

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22963610

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In corner next to steam table. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22963608

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce and green peppers stored over cut watermelon Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 22756685

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw bacon stored over ready to eat sausage in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 22756690

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Oven cleaner stored next to soda box area. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22756694

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Egg Benedict. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22756692

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Water melon in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 22756687

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for one employee.To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Shaun Chambers ,expired 1/29/23.

29-28-4

Detail 22756689

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Ice machine filters.

13-07-4

Detail 22756686

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On-Site

51-15-4

Detail 22756693

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.Establishment has 56 seats. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 22756688

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.Tuna salad in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22756691

Basic - Unwashed grapes stored over ready to eat melons in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-20-5

Detail 22130987

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Ground pork stored over raw bacon in reach in cooler.Open package of ground beef stored next to raw chicken in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 22130985

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking .Butter and creamer at front line area. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22130981

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.American cheese in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22130984

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 22130989

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Cooked sausage. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22130990

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Black cutting boards.

12B-07-4

Detail 22130983

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table throughout the establishment. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22130991

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

51-15-4

Detail 22130988

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.License states 48 and establishment has 65 seats. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22130986

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Paper towel holder at cooks line.

36-24-5

Detail 22130982

Basic - Space in ceiling above oven area.

Feb 23, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

51-14-7

Detail 21767088

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved -ice machine moved from one location to another location by hand wash sink area.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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21767089

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust throughout the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: Time Extended

13-04-4

Detail 21767084

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 21767086

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.Establishment has 65 seats. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: Time Extended

14-23-4

Detail 21767087

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls.Three comp sink and prep sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 21767083

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning.Back line area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 21767085

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit throughout the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21767082

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled throughout the establishment. Grease build up inside of fryer cabinets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: Time Extended

Feb 8, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 6Basic: 19Total: 32

12A-27-4

Detail 21763682

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean spatula without washing hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21763690

High Priority - One live Roach activity present as evidenced by one live roach found by the three comp sink.f Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21763676

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Open package of chicken stored over French fries in upright freezer. Raw shell eggs stored over hash brow in upright cooler.Open package of beef stored next to raw chicken in reach in cooler.Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21763687

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Open package of chicken stored over French fries upright reach in freezer.Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 21763689

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.Employee cracked shell egg ,changed gloves and did not wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21763662

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Sausage,46 f held less than four hours.Advised operator to use time as a public health control for the omelette items. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21763688

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Degreaser stored next to oil at cooks line. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21763681

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is encrusted with food debris. Mixer head is soiled in kitchen. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 21763669

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Smoked salmon on menu. Warning

51-14-7

Detail 21763668

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved -ice machine moved from one location to another location by hand wash sink area.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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21763671

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. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 21763665

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.Smoked salmon on menu board. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21763686

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Sausage in reach in cooler. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21763678

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21763673

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust throughout the establishment. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21763677

Basic - Clean spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21763661

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Cook is wearing a watch and server is wearing a bracelet. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 21763683

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

51-09-4

Detail 21763664

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.Establishment has 65 seats. Warning

14-23-4

Detail 21763685

Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls.Three comp sink and prep sink. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21763672

Basic - Holes in wall throughout the establishment. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21763670

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Sugar on prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21763680

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Cooks line. Warning

36-62-4

Detail 21763666

Basic - Light not functioning.Back line area. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21763679

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit throughout the establishment. Warning

40-01-4

Detail 21763660

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.Employee purse stored next to coffee on the front line area. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21763675

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled throughout the establishment. Grease build up inside of fryer cabinets. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21763674

Basic - One dead on premises by back storage area. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21763667

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Carry out containers in front line area. Warning

33-06-4

Detail 21763659

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment.Handwash sink at cooks line. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 21763684

Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored over salads in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21763663

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated debris throughout the establishment. Warning