1st Street Diner
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
86
Score
Public records show eight inspections at 1st Street Diner stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Winter Haven restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate in sliced potatoes reach in cooler as scoop operator removed with gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not sanitizing proper ppm. Operator currently using three compartment sink to sanitize dishes. 100 ppm 3 compartment sink
14-11-5
86
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at the beginning of the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line placed on hair restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
90
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In dry storage purse next to the jelly packets. Operator removed purse from area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Put on resistant. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
90
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
16-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door panel of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
78
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. precooked sausage patties (47F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on the outside of the of the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. precooked sausage patties (47F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer along the door on the right side. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The side panel of reach in cooler by the fryer on the cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By exit door. Employee secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White Cutting board by coffee station.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage. Two boxes of oil. Employee removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
43
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on exterior wall of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on exterior wall of walk in cooler **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed on wall in hallway near bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed on wall in hallway near bathroom. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in oven next to food preparation table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in oven next to food preparation table **Time Extended**
22-08-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 1st Street Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 1st Street Diner on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 1st Street Diner?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 1st Street Diner.
How does 1st Street Diner compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?
1st Street Diner most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Haven average of 89.
Has 1st Street Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 1st Street Diner have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 1st Street Diner 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 1st Street Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 1st Street Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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