Avalon Diner
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Avalon Diner has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to the broader Winter Garden restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean dish without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cold smoked salmon stored over sauces in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Vents soiled in back line area. Dust build up in the ceiling in the dining room. Residue build up on stove,side of fryer cabinet and back of grill has a residue build up.
23-03-4
67
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters under the hood suppression system. Exterior of waffle maker has a residue build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Exterior of waffle maker has a residue build up. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Open package of raw chicken stored over raw beef in upright freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Bagel and lox on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Milk in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters under the hood suppression system. Exterior of waffle maker has a residue build up. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed strawberries stored over washed melons in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
55
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Jul 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Ground pork stored over raw bacon in reach in cooler.Open package of ground beef stored next to raw chicken in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 .Butter and creamer at front line area. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.American cheese in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Cooked sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Black cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table throughout the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.License states 48 and establishment has 65 seats. **Repeat Violation**
51-15-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Paper towel holder at cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Space in ceiling above oven area.
36-24-5
41
Feb 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved -ice machine moved from one location to another location by hand wash sink area.Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit throughout the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled throughout the establishment. Grease build up inside of fryer cabinets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust throughout the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.Establishment has 65 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls.Three comp sink and prep sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
14-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning.Back line area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
64
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-22 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen 80F, owner has set up,appointment to fix and showed me email. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Blue Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in prep area and on cooks line.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in white single door reach-in freezer next to dish machine
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in the prep kitchen
22-08-4
Basic - Two Light not functioning in the kitchen and he has contractor coming out to look at.
36-62-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar cambro in the prep area **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Avalon Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Avalon Diner on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Avalon Diner?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Avalon Diner.
How does Avalon Diner compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Avalon Diner most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Garden average of 66.
Has Avalon Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Avalon Diner have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Avalon Diner means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Avalon Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Avalon Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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