Tradewinds Cafe & Banquet
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Tradewinds Cafe & Banquet, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Tradewinds Cafe & Banquet is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
22-57-6
86
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed danish and breads not stored underneath the sneeze guard on the buffet line.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked rigatoni pasta 46°f stored inside walk in cooler label 5/26, Chef discarded at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped located on the buffet line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed transport cart blocking the hand wash sink in the dis machine room.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two white cutting has green discoloration on the surface on the cook line. Recommend to replace or resurface the cutting boards.
22-02-4
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. Observed block of butter not date marked stored inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink not operating in the banquet kitchen Sous Chef Eric notify engineering. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on the plastic containers stored in the dish machine room ( banquet kitchen)
16-46-4
45
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cut melon (50F - Cold Holding) make table next to toaster on cook line. In unit overnight - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cut melon (50F - Cold Holding) make table next to toaster on cook line. In unit overnight - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In make table next to toaster - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
70
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. house made Caesar (45F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding); half and half (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese cup (45F - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket falling off in reachin cooler across from cold station make table - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
64
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
82
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. By the hoods . - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Break out station by the dish washer area . - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired . 2 walking cooler ambient temperature 47fand the handle is disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the hoods . - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
74
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. **Warning**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flies by the mop sink area not touching any food . **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler#7; cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cooked anion dip (45F - Cold Holding); salsa (46F - Cold Holding) Cooler#10; cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided for the opener to be done .
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the hoods .
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired . 2 walking cooler ambient temperature 47fand the handle is disrepair. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Light not functioning. By the hoods .
36-62-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink not clean .
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Storage area .
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Break out station by the dish washer area .
29-11-4
32
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tradewinds Cafe & Banquet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tradewinds Cafe & Banquet on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tradewinds Cafe & Banquet?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tradewinds Cafe & Banquet.
How does Tradewinds Cafe & Banquet compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Tradewinds Cafe & Banquet most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Tradewinds Cafe & Banquet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tradewinds Cafe & Banquet have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tradewinds Cafe & Banquet 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 Tradewinds Cafe & Banquet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tradewinds Cafe & Banquet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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