Friend of the Farmer Cafe

600 S. Kepler Road, Orlando, FL 32724

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Friend of the Farmer Cafe appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orlando restaurant scores 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Counter top cheddar cheese spread (52F - Cold Holding)/30 minutes Refrigerated drawers stacked containers, Operator relocated. Sliced ham 59F ; 30 minutes in refrigerated drawers **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle using a commissary that does not have sewer approval. **Warning**

28-20-4

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. Sliced ham portioned 3 days ago , in refrigerated drawers. Operator updated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning brush stored in hand wash sink. . Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing a watch while preparing food. Educated operator .removed watch , **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

13-07-4

May 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator . **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs and raw bacon over pies and cookies in stand up reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

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 - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For fried eggs cooked to order Provided paper consumer advisory and posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02B-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drain for espresso machine in basin of hand sink **Warning**

31A-11-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice in ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-08-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

50-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, powder sugar, sugar water mix **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02D-01-5

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 23, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Friend of the Farmer Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Friend of the Farmer Cafe on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Friend of the Farmer Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Friend of the Farmer Cafe.

How does Friend of the Farmer Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Friend of the Farmer Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Friend of the Farmer Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Friend of the Farmer Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Friend of the Farmer Cafe 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 Friend of the Farmer Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Friend of the Farmer Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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