Altha Diner

25563 N Main St, Altha, FL 32421

American

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Altha Diner has been inspected six times since 2022. On Apr 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Altha Diner's latest score of 78 sits above the Florida average of 72. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed establishment using "splash less" chlorine/bleach as sanitizer in three-compartment sink. Manager located regular chlorine/bleach and replaced sanitizer water in three-compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

22-48-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 unsecured carbon dioxide tanks near soda syrups. Food handler secured tanks at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket. Food handler hung mop to dry at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor in kitchen area. Manager moved oil to a rack in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not stored inverted or protected in dish/prep area. Employee inverted all pots and pans at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Nov 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in dish room used as a dump sink. Sink used for other purposes.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle unlabeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like build up in ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed container stacked without properly drying wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink in dish room with no hand wash sign.

31B-04-4

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils not inverted for protection in dish room. **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris build up in microwave.

22-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at either sink one in kitchen area and one in dish room. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed side salads in walk in cooler uncovered.

08B-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Altha Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Altha Diner on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Altha Diner?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Altha Diner.

Has Altha Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Altha Diner have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Altha 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 Altha Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Altha Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.

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