Apollo Beach Diner
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Apollo Beach Diner has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Apollo Beach Diner's latest score of 86 sits above the Apollo Beach average of 67. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee empty water in hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, employee remade tested 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
86
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over fries in reach in cooler, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding next to back door.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups next to soda machine wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine.
23-03-4
74
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf next to container of sugar.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting near soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in potatoes in reach in cooler.
10-06-5
86
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys next to syrup. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near dish machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer door handle broke. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on shelf with condiments, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed grapes over tuna in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
78
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 46 F in reach in cooler across from fryers.
03A-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected next to coffee machine. Employee covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket next to soda boxes. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer door handle broke.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing near ice machine.
36-17-5
67
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups next to soda machine wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed grapes over cheese and cut tomatoes in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, employee remade tested 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
74
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use handwash sink to fill up sanitizer bucket.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf next to soda boxes.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups next to soda machine, wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over tuna, chicken and sausages in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
67
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers above 3 Compartment Sink wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar, operator removed handle at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cut tomatoes tomatoes and cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm operator remade tested 100 pm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Apollo Beach Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Apollo Beach Diner on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Apollo Beach Diner?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Apollo Beach Diner.
How does Apollo Beach Diner compare to other restaurants in Apollo Beach?
Apollo Beach Diner most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Apollo Beach average of 67.
Has Apollo Beach Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Apollo Beach Diner have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Apollo Beach 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 Apollo Beach Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Apollo Beach Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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