Andys Drive Inn Rest
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Andys Drive Inn Rest, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up seven times.
Restaurants in Winter Haven average 88, so Andys Drive Inn Rest trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid in full during inspection via online **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw beef over tartar sauce in reach in cooler operator removed beef from over sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on dry storage shelf over food, operator removed jackets. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handwashing sink by ice cream station **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Operator turn on running water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from ice cream station
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 6 dead roaches on sticky traps, operator disposed of sticky traps and sanitize the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
50
Sep 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in storage area Operator killed and disposed of flies. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels in dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Single service cups sitting in hand washing sink Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided test strips. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Dutch Bros drink in reach in freezer next to the fries. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hand washing sink in ice cream shop
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer by ice cream station in the corner **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
50
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken pot pie 105F at 10:22 am operator put chicken pot pie to heat up. 187F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warmers on cook line Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized ice shield. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Throughout the kitchen in dish machine area and soda dispenser area.Employees removed their items off food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hand wash sink handle for hot and cold are stripped and water cannot shut off.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach in across from the cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
52
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 spider in the light shield in ice cream area. Operator removed spider. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink turned off in the ice cream station. Operator turned on water. Water tested at 124F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back dock
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler fan building of dust Light shields in the ice cream area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By walk in cooler
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Behind the ice cream station. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed from the area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Charger on the freezer in the ice cream shop. Operator removed personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. By ice service window
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken on the floor in the walk-in cooler Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups on the floor by the exit door next to the back dock.
25-05-4
45
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Jan 9, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By the Walk-in freezer and cooler. Cleaned and sanitized shield. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Second Walk in at 50F. No tcs foods. Maintenance already notified before inspector arrival. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Removed boxes from the floor. Walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues in all ice cream coolers. Employee started on all reach in freezers. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
78
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle of bleach in hand washing stations by ice cream. Bootle of bleach removed from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified manager joined inspection at the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back storage. Operator clean and sanitize area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In freezer ice cream and top wip. Removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on floor. Removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Feb 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on steam well. Pulled barbecue Pork (100F - Hot Holding) ; Pulled barbecue Pork at 9:44 am (168F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with copy employee responsibilities. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. No cold water at hand washing sink by ice cream station.
27-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By back door walking ramp.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By storage area by back door.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door Safety closet door by front counter
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of potatoes on floor in walk-in freezer. Bag of Milk on the floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Outside of the ice machine on the back of the dock.
14-17-4
50
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed rinsed and sanitize sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door is broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler one box of soft serve. Two boxes of potatoes stored on the floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Andys Drive Inn Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Andys Drive Inn Rest on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Andys Drive Inn Rest?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Andys Drive Inn Rest.
How does Andys Drive Inn Rest compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?
Andys Drive Inn Rest most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.
Has Andys Drive Inn Rest's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Andys Drive Inn Rest have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Andys Drive Inn Rest means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Andys Drive Inn Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Andys Drive Inn Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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