FORD'S GARAGE
The letter looks fine; the direction doesn't. FORD'S GARAGE holds a B (82/100), but its inspections have been getting worse, not better.
Its most recent inspection on February 11, 2026 cited 2 high-priority and 2 basic violations. It currently ranks safer than 23% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.4 from 10,800 reviews.
Trend: declining · B (82/100)
Get directions Call (407) 602-3673
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- B (82/100)
- Violations
- 4 total — 2 high-priority, 2 basic
- Address
- 8201 VINELAND AVE STE 1801, Orlando, FL
- Cuisine
- American
- Categories
- American restaurant, Bar & grill, Restaurant
- Price
- $20–30
- Rating
- 4.4 stars (10800 reviews)
- Seats
- 268
- Phone
- (407) 602-3673
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Sorted by date, these 22 reviews trend upward. Service tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.5 stars.
18 of 22 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 3 are two or lower. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (14 reviews).
The kitchen graded a B (82/100) on 2 high-priority and 2 basic violations at its last inspection, which is roughly where the reviews sit too. DBPR last walked in on February 11, 2026. The trend across inspections is decline. Ranked against Orange County, it is safer than 23% of the restaurants we score. The citations behind that grade include bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food and single-service and single-use items.
With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.
Our own analysis of 22 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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The burger choices were plentiful and the customizable options made my families lunch great.
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Ford's Garage was a great experience for my family. The food was good, the service was excellent, and the sinks in the bathroom were super cool. I had a special Highway 101 burger and fries. It was a half-pound Black Angus beef patty topped with smoked Gouda, applewood-smoked bacon, tomato red onion jam, fresh arugula, and basil aioli on a brioche bun. It was delicious amd the fries were even better. The beer selection is top notch with a great variety of fresh beers on draft.
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Asmin was the best server! You could tell he enjoys his job! The food was great too! Definitely will visit on my next trip!
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Love it here. Great good & service! Thanks, Yury, for a memorable experience!
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Amazing Service, Great Atmosphere & Food. Fantastic bartender, Gabby!!!
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Staff and food was great, Look, I get it, cost of living keeps increasing, but Ford’s will start losing customers to this so called “service fee”. Come up with something else! So you’re making customers feel guilty by not tipping the server because of this fee??? How can you even prove this service fee is really going to the staff??? Remember, you’re not the only burger joint in the market…
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Our waitress,Emma, was amazing!! Her friendly personality made us feel welcome and the service she gave us was outstanding!!
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Went on father's day sooo busy sat at the bar food was good service fantastic
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Horrible place
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Our server, Colin, was spectacular. Attentive and friendly even while the restaurant was hopping.
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Everything was really good. Our waiter was Tj and he did an amazing job. Usually down here service charge gets added and you get bad service because they know they’re getting tip regardless. Not him. He made the experience very good. Took good care of us and stayed on top of everything. The food was excellent! We’re in Orlando all the time and it was our first time but not our last.
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Our Server Jorge was amazing he was such a sweet guy and one of the best servers we’ve had at fords garage. He was extremely helpful and sweet and we really appreciate good service.
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Emma was great! Friendly and attentive. Portions were pretty big. Loved the Chipotle bowl! First visit ever (we’re from out of state)
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Great meal, Asmin our server at the Vineland location was outstanding. Gave great recommendations and was very personable. Thanks for a wonderful meal!
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My kid loved her tomato basil, surprisingly. However, my green & fit (vegetarian) and my husband's Swiss mushroom were a little lacking on the seasonings. The fries were pretty good. Service was top notch, we were seated immediately on a Busy Monday night. The sweet tea is darn great! The atmosphere was awesome and restrooms were pretty cool and clean.
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Amazing food!!! The smoked ol fashion was to die for!!! The cheese curds were the best! And we are from WI!!!
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Automatic service charge equals sub parr service. No refill on waters. "Famous" Angus beef patties tasted ike unseasoned meatloaf. Fries are good.
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Service couldnt have gone more wrong! The wait for drinks And food was ridiculous. Never received my beer, nor the 2nd tea I ordered. My burger was not customized as ordered. Waitress gave us wrong bill and our bill to a table that already paid it and left. She would not give us a correct bill. Manager and waitress argued to one another in front of us! Also ordered a milkshake for my grandson which we never received .They did take my meal off the bill. Two fans not working on porch on a scorching day. First and last visit to this restaurant.
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Great experience, Khaleeb was an amazing server with great enthusiasm and hospitality. Outside seating was 10/10 and perfect around sunset. We’ll definitely be coming back!
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Khaleeb was our server and he was amazing!! Great food.👊
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Host was very disrespectful.
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Fun time with friends. Down in the area for work and family. Went to Ford's for dinner. The inside wait was long, so chose outside. Service was friendly and attentive. Food was average, so the staff made the place. Been to other Ford's and this was fine. There are thousands of places to eat, so don't rush to choose this but was fine for casual dinner.
Overall Score
61 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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February 11, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 09 — Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food
- 25 — Single-service and single-use items (×2)
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October 2, 2025 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic
No violations cited.
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October 1, 2025 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic
- 25 — Single-service and single-use items
- 55 — Automatic gratuity notice
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to FORD'S GARAGE, by Florida DBPR grade:
- FROZEBERRY
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: February 11, 2026