Daily's Diner
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
64
Score
Across the available record, Daily's Diner has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Daily's Diner's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket on cook line too strong. Operator diluted sanitizer to 500ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black mold like substance. Operator was in the process of having areas cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing at wall in dish area. Observed cove molding at wall next to reach-in cooler and hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation on cook line. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of preparation table on cook line with rust pitted surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor next to fryer with excess grease and soil.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line . Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
64
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 pastries on the front counter of establishment with homemade butter cream frosting held since previous day at room temperature. Educated operator on putting the pastries on Time as A Public Health Control. Operator voluntarily discarded products.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 pastries on the front counter of establishment with homemade butter cream frosting held since previous day at room temperature. Educated operator on putting the pastries on Time as A Public Health Control. Operator voluntarily discarded products. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a piece of hair in pudding in 2 door reach-in cooler next to oven in kitchen. Operator voluntarily discarded products. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chorizo over shredded cheese in single door make station on cook line. Operator moved chorizo to bottom shelf below cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer with dried food particles. Operator cleaned slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing against back wall behind 2 door reach-in cooler next oven. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of food preparation table on cook line with rust pitted surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in brown sugar container on bottom shelf of food preparation table across from oven. Operator moved handle above product. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board on food preparation table across from oven. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
41
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 83F on cook line. Operator removed utensils and discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust and pitted surface on bottom shelf of food preparation table on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked cups in waitstaff area. Operator removed cups to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding next to 2 door reaching cooler next to oven.
36-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to dispense seasoning. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a 12" x 18" hole in wall next to double sink near bottom of wall.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
50
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Flats of raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on the cook line. Employee stated the eggs had been stored at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed the eggs in the reach in cooler. Emailed and reviewed time as a public health control form with the owner. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage stored over butter in the stand up reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed the sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 their phone then clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Floor mixer head in the kitchen soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees. In use utensils stored in room temperature standing water on the cook line. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef thawing at room temperature on a speed rack next to the cook line. Employee placed the ground beef in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Owner removed and sanitized the knives and discarded the knife block. **Corrected On-Site**
14-55-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Air conditioning handler leaking water on the floor next to the two compartment sink in the kitchen.
29-11-4
47
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket at 25ppm. Operator corrected to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed operator on cook line change gloves after cracking eggs without washing hands before putting on new gloves.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed corned beef in reach in cooler marked with date of 7/12/23. Operator discarded corned beef. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken stored in reach in cooler at 48F. Operator discarded chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken cold holding at 48F, beef burger at 45F. Operator discarded chicken. Operator iced beef burger. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner placed on dry storage shelf next to sugar bin. Operator removed cleaner from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer in spray bottle at 200ppm.
41-15-5
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. Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles of cleaner located at three compartment wash sink. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer on sheet pan in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on ceiling vent in wait service station.
36-34-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water draining from pipe of employee hand wash sink near wash station draining onto floor.
29-08-4
25
Jan 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen raw steaks stored over raw potatoes and French fries in reach in freezer in the kitchen. Operator removed steaks and placed them in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand washing sink by the prep table. Operator placed the soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed no splash guard on hand washing sink by dish machine. Water was splashing on clean lids stored on the shelf next to hand washing sink. Operator removed lids to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hanging faucet from the wall, not firmly attached to the wall, in food prep sink at the prep area of the kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door of the kitchen no self closing mechanism. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Daily's Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Daily's Diner on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Daily's Diner?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Daily's Diner.
How does Daily's Diner compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Daily's Diner most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Daily's Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Daily's Diner have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Daily's 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 Daily's Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Daily's Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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