Winter Park, Orange County

4RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE

1600 W FAIRBANKS AVE, Winter Park, FL 32789

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Mar 17, 2026
City
Winter Park
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 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

03G-15-5

Detail 24446242

High Priority - Cook-chill reduced oxygen packaged food not packaged immediately after cooking and before reaching below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 112-122F. Operator is going to reheat chicken to 165F a then proceed to package chicken in ROP bags Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 24446239

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31B-05-4

Detail 24446246

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to prep station

02C-02-5

Detail 24446247

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk in server station. Per operator open a few days ago. Operator placed date. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24446244

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. 5 employees food handlers expired

29-18-4

Detail 24446243

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink, under dishwasher and pastry station

13-04-4

Detail 24446238

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line

13-03-4

Detail 24446245

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

14-38-4

Detail 24446240

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid for 3 leches mixture at pastry station. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24446241

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled Behind dishwasher

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-01-6

Detail 24017860

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 126F per operator less than 2 hours. Operator reheated chicken to 165F Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24017858

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife and sponge inside hand wash sink at pastry station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24017863

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap hand wash station next to cook line Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24017861

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. 4 employee certificates expired

14-01-5

Detail 24017859

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container used to scoop sugar at pastry station Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24017862

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone and glasses on prep shelf. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 24017857

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple plastic containers at dish area. Operator removed labels. Corrected On-Site

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 23527344

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles with brown stains around prep station/smokers - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 23527342

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers stacked in dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 23527345

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 23527343

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hand wash sink at prep station - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Time Extended

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 23523141

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 small flying insects at prep station Warning

01B-03-5

Detail 23523142

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 3 small flying insects inside brown sugar container. Operator discarded Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 23523145

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container used to scoop powder Sugar at pastry station Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23523146

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles with brown stains around prep station/smokers

24-08-4

Detail 23523140

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers stacked in dish area

36-22-4

Detail 23523144

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under prep table at prep station

08B-38-4

Detail 23523149

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers at dry storage Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23523148

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink inside reach in freezer at pastry station

29-49-6

Detail 23523147

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at cook line

29-11-4

Detail 23523143

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hand wash sink at prep station

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 16

01B-01-4

Detail 23061446

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can sweet corn

08A-02-6

Detail 23061454

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken wings over bags of okra in reach in freezer Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23061457

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Outside storage reach in cooler Bread pudding 62F, cooked corn 61F for more than 4 hours per manager

03A-02-5

Detail 23061448

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bread pudding 62F and cooked corn 61F for more then 4 hours per manager in outside storage reach in cooler

31A-09-4

Detail 23061449

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by vacuum sealer

14-01-5

Detail 23061455

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container inside sugar bin in sweets station Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23061459

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on top of box of sweet tea Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23061453

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Outside storage reach in cooler internal temperature 65F

36-11-4

Detail 23061460

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. bulging on floors In cook line

08B-38-4

Detail 23061447

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container next to fryers Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23061456

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in standing water in take-out station. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 23061458

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler in sweets station and cook line

22-16-4

Detail 23061452

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in sweets area and reach in cooler in cook line soiled with food debris

21-11-4

Detail 23061461

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. In cook line Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 23061450

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of foil container in dry storage on the floor Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23061451

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

02C-01-5

Detail 22645659

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tray of burnt ends from 2/7/24

31B-02-4

Detail 22645652

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at the warewash area missing paper towels

14-71-4

Detail 22645662

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Ice bin door

36-22-4

Detail 22645661

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At the mop sink

36-17-5

Detail 22645657

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Rubber floor under the tilt skillet is ripped

16-38-5

Detail 22645660

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Rinse temp gauge not correct operator used a thermal tape

36-62-4

Detail 22645656

Basic - Light not functioning. Under the hood

36-27-5

Detail 22645658

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -at the dish area

29-11-4

Detail 22645653

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at the scrap sink at dish

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 6Total: 6

24-06-4

Detail 22334240

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on rusted rack shelves at ware wash area - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 22334236

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield in back prep area by smoker - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22334238

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy grease build up on hood filters at main cook line Grease build up on side of fryers at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 22334237

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22334235

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22334239

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish machine has black debris build up and brown stain from smokers - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 15Total: 18

01B-02-5

Detail 22332434

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. TCS food in walk in cooler over night. See stop sale

03A-02-5

Detail 22332446

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked bake beans Cooked burnt ends brisket Cooked pulled pork Cooked chicken Cooked chicken wings Raw chicken with bone Raw chicken breast raw chicken wings Cooked ROP bagged corn Cooked ROP bagged bake beans Diced tomatoes ROP Bagged cooked sweet potatoes Cooked ribs Cooked grits Containers of cooked Mac and cheese All items in walk in cooler over night, items between 47-57f. Computer system shows unit at 44f degrees at 9pm on 10/1/23 and rising. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22332438

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife in basin of hand sink at bakery area Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22332433

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop in powdered sugar container Corrected On-Site

24-06-4

Detail 22332435

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on rusted rack shelves at ware wash area

12B-12-5

Detail 22332437

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink by prep table in back prep area Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22332445

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at front counter with bracelets

13-04-4

Detail 22332441

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

13-03-4

Detail 22332432

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Bakery employee, cutting cakes and corn bread

14-11-5

Detail 22332442

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ambient air 55f in walk in cooler All items in walk in cooler over night, items between 47-57f. Computer system shows unit at 44f degrees at 9pm on 10/1/23 and rising. Per manager, night manger turned cooler up in the evening on 10/1/23 due to unit was at 25f, didn't want unit to freeze up. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22332436

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side of back gate has gap, food and single service items stored out in screen in room

38-07-4

Detail 22332439

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield in back prep area by smoker

23-03-4

Detail 22332448

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy grease build up on hood filters at main cook line Grease build up on side of fryers at cook line

12B-13-4

Detail 22332431

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottled of water in reach in freezer at bakery area Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22332444

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler at cook line

14-17-4

Detail 22332443

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler

36-27-5

Detail 22332447

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish machine has black debris build up and brown stain from smokers

02D-01-5

Detail 22332440

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar at bakery area Corrected On-Site

May 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 22011585

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of jalapeños.

35A-02-6

Detail 22011588

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects on prep area.

03A-02-5

Detail 22011591

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Bread pudding kept on bakery area with temperature of 47F. Coleslaw kept on serving line at front counter with temperature of 45F. Both items less than 4 hrs. Manager moved items to walk in cooler.

36-34-5

Detail 22011589

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Multiple ceiling tiles on prep area. Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 22011587

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.Employee open drink kept on table by slicer.

12B-02-4

Detail 22011584

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Employee eating on prep area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 22011582

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

24-08-4

Detail 22011590

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Cleaned plastic containers on dish area. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22011583

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22011586

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Heavily stained walls on prep area. Repeat Violation

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-07-5

Detail 21537128

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.Employee touched her cellphone and the put on gloves no hand wash.

12A-05-4

Detail 21537136

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.Employee drink form his cup and put gloves on No hand wash.

03B-01-6

Detail 21537134

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Cheese sauce kept on hot I located on prep area. Kept for less gah 4 hrs with temperature of 66F. Inspector ask manager to-reheat to 165F. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21537130

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Smoked pork , Brisket, pulled chicken per manager all mentioned items were cooked on Saturday and kept on walk in cooler with no date marked.

27-16-4

Detail 21537138

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.All hand sinks in kitchen areas are with temperature raging from 82-83F.

36-34-5

Detail 21537131

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Ceiling tiles heavily stained on prep area.

12B-07-4

Detail 21537137

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employee drink stored next to cutting board containing brisket on front counter.

12B-02-4

Detail 21537129

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Employee drinking from his cup while been on front counter . Drinking in between customers,

22-16-4

Detail 21537133

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Reach in cooler on prep area has debris and reach in cooler located on smoker outside area.

14-17-4

Detail 21537132

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-27-5

Detail 21537135

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Walls heavily stained on prep area.