Avon Park Diner
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
52
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Avon Park Diner stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Avon Park facility scores 76, putting Avon Park Diner on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
52
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked a raw shell eggs then handed a clean plate without washing their hands. Employee removed the plate to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled raw pork the handle of the walk in cooler without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the walk in cooler handle **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked peppers (61F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (60F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Chef stated the items were stored at room temperature for approximately 2 hours. Chef placed the items in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Raw shell eggs on time as a public health control stored on the cook line a room temperature with no time mark. Chef stated the eggs were stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Chef placed a time mark on the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands. Employee washed their hands in a preparation sink. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands.. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottle and utensils stored in the hand washing sink in the back kitchen area. Manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen on the back exit door of the kitchen torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the front counter area.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
32
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed on cook line in reach in cooler raw pork and hot dogs stored over a strawberry banana glaze, operator removed. Observed in walk in cooler two flats of hard shell eggs stored on top of a container of sliced cucumbers, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changing gloves in between task without washing hands, educate on importance. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bowls of salad in reach in cooler without cover in on second shelve below desserts, operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed back of slicer on blade food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in back of kitchen next to cans blocked by garbage can with no access to it, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink in the kitchen by the cans no paper towels, operator changed them out. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a white bottle of bleach with no label in the dish room, operator put label on it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing by the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drink in walk in cooler above mushrooms, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on cook line, car keys, cell phone and a ring, operator had them moved to the proper place. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed beverage cups in the front counter area wet-on the inside and outside. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer a case of chicken, a case of bread and a case of dumpling dough on floor, operator put on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in wait staff area with food preparation lights above have no shield cover.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the women's bathroom and no handwashing sign at the front hand washing sink by the registers in front area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed back screen door in back of kitchen torn and a gap underneath.
35B-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee and tea filters not properly covered in wait staff area, operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed forks and spoons in the dish area not inverted, operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at handwashing sink in back of kitchen by back door, turned on and water was draining on floor from the pipe, operator came over and tighten. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
25
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at outdoor mopsink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator stated he paid license online and will recheck. Please call the help center for any information or help 850-487-1395. Operator paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed foods stored on plastic storage bins in walk-in cooler.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink at cookline with bucket on basin. Operator removed.
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observedccoffee/ tea filters stored open on top of coffee machine at front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked bacon stored under unwashed mushrooms in walk-in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door of men's restroom no longer tight fitting. Unable to fully close.
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed beverage glasses wet nested.
24-08-4
Basic - Handwash sink at front counter not operational. Wait staff must use sinks in kitchen. May not utilize restroom sinks to wash hands in place of handsink at front counter. When leaving restroom hands must be washed again at nearest handsink.
29-20-5
43
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has class set for 8/16/23 in Sebring. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade storage bins used to store sugar and flour at dry storage area. Non food grade bins used to store foods in walk-in cooler.
14-15-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed prewashed bagged lettuce stored under unwashed lettuce at walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
27-10-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on dirty pan and not inverted at ice machine. Manager had scoop and container sent through dishwash. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at dry storage area.
36-24-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored over clean dishes at warewash area. manager had employee move items to back area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed small trash cans on each stall with no cover, in woman's restroom.
32-12-5
58
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed foods above 41F cut tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); hash browns (47F - Cold Holding); deli meats (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (44F - Cold Holding) in prep top cooler across from grill. Must use foods by 1pm or discard.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork loin stored on top of box of potatoes in walk-in freezer.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher eat then dip hands in bucket of soapy water rinse with dirty dish pre wash sprayer and return to handling clean dishes. Instead of washing hands in handsink. Manager instructed employee to wash hands in handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe eye then touch clean plates to plate foods without washing hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. And .No hot water
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At prep area observed garbage can in front of sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chopped spinach thawing in handsink.
31A-11-4
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
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at front counter.
27-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed unpeeled bananas stored on top of deli papers at prep area shelving.
25-05-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed dishwasher hand dry each dish with cloth towel.
24-17-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops stored in dirty pan on ice machine. Ice bucket not inverted.
10-12-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with loose bangs plating toast..
13-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed waitstaff dipping ice .
13-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed dishwasher eating at dishwash area. Observed candies and snacks stored on shelf above clean dishes.
12B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Avon Park Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Avon Park Diner on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Avon Park Diner?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Avon Park Diner.
How does Avon Park Diner compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?
Avon Park Diner most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Avon Park average of 76.
Has Avon Park Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Avon Park Diner have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Avon Park 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.
How often is Avon Park Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Avon Park Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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