Chompers Diner
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
67
Score
Chompers Diner has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 18, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
By comparison, the average Florida facility scores 72, putting Chompers Diner on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Interior of ice machine door and deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Interior of reach-in cooler door near cookline soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen, below dry storage shelf.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink cup on shelf at cookline, beside seasonings and above prep table. Manager removed the drink from the shelf during this inspection. **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. Employee's jacket and hat stored on dry storage shelf above canned foods and bag of flour. Manager removed the items from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at cookline wearing a watch on wrist while handling food.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles at cookline.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach-in freezer in back of kitchen soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
67
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on shelf at ice cream machine: whipped topping (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated it was held at room temperature for less than 15 minutes and moved it back into the cooler to cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine lid soiled with mold-like substance.
22-02-4
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. One new employee working in kitchen and handling food. Employee stated she has been employed for approximately one month. Employee has no proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided the person in charge with a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
11-26-1
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. Ziplock bag containing hotdogs missing date mark inside cooler in back of kitchen. Employee stated the hotdogs were opened on 8/2 and added the proper date mark during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall below handwash sink near mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice around doors of reach-in freezer in back of kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelving below prep table in back of kitchen rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining water in handwash sink near mop sink.
29-20-5
52
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw hamburger meat stored on shelf above raw alligator meat inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Manager moved alligator meat to shelf above hamburger meat during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Below warmer at cookline: chicken (120F-125F - Hot Holding). Manager stated the chicken has been held on counter for approximately 30 minutes. Inspector had manager reheat chicken to 165F, then continue to hold at 135F or above. Manager stated they are not being held using Time As A Public Health Control. chicken (120F 3:35-183F 3:40 - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf above three-compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelving below prep tables throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood above cookline dripping with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
64
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At room temperature on top of ice machine: shake mix carton (54F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the carton was removed from refrigeration approximately 30 minutes prior and placed it back into the cooler to cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom edge of deflector plate and interior of door inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining the bottom shelves of two prep tables in kitchen near cookline.
14-45-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of frying oil stored directly on floor in back of kitchen. Manager placed oil on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom of prep table at cookline soiled with grease. 2. Side of grill heavily soiled with grease. 3. Gaskets on doors of reach-in freezer at back door soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wire shelving over pickup window soiled with dust. 2. Interior of hood over grill dripping with grease.
36-50-4
64
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and handled pans of chicken on cook line without washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item on cook line grill: chicken (115F,98F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed in warmer 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed chicken on grill to reheat. Item underneath heat lamp across from cook line fryer: fries (126F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item was placed underneath warmer 10 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Fries were served during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. No employee training certificates available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Water nozzles for tea machines next to shake machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink across from back door. Employee provided hand towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above shake machine dusty. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of kitchen reach-in cooler. Manager removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles stored on floor in front of three compartment sink. Manager placed pickles in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
37
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pump bottle of hand sanitizer stored on shelf beside seasoning and condiment cups on shelf at cookline. Employee moved sanitizer to chemical storage shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on cutting board at cookline. Employee removed cup from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelf of prep table at cookline soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on make-table cutting board in center of kitchen. Employee returned wiping cloth to sanitizer during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Sep 21, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
58
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill. Behind deflector plate in ice machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to drive thru window used as a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of reach-in freezer next to the back door torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler next to drive thru window. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chompers Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chompers Diner on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chompers Diner?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chompers Diner.
Has Chompers Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chompers Diner have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chompers 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 Chompers Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chompers Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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