Argos Family Diner
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2024
37
Score
Argos Family Diner appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Note that Argos Family Diner's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 13, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 16 violations each, up from closer to 10 violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Apopka restaurant, which scores around 78. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. On table next to grill less than 4 hours. Manager added time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding) placed in table less than 4 hours. Manager put in another unit to cool. cheesecake (48F - Cold Holding) in display case on front counter less than 4 hours. add3d cheesecake to time control. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cooked rice in walk-in cooler. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soda machine door to ice bin. Manager removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Manager turned over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On front counter next to clean cups. Manager removed drink cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and other belongings under prep table and on top of single use items. staff removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets at omelette station. Cooler on front corner . **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between prep table and make table on cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
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Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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 handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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 handout, current employees working, acknowledge and signed form **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - wet wiping towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell on shelving with clean dishes **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to omelet station cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in Walk-in-freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to omelet station cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of sauerkraut dented
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, stained Small boards in prep area Slicer soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in walk-in-cooler not dated from previous day
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in Hashbrowns in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, overflowing with heavy grease
33-29-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer drawers on cooks line soiled on the outside **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in prep area under prep sink
36-27-5
Basic - towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Argos Family Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Argos Family Diner on file is from Mar 13, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Argos Family Diner?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Argos Family Diner.
How does Argos Family Diner compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Argos Family Diner most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has Argos Family Diner's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Argos Family Diner have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Argos Family Diner 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.
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