Dano's Diner
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
52
Score
Dano's Diner has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to eight violations.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to other Atlantic Beach restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 1/2 gallon of Milk with use by date of 1-28-2026. See stop sale.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked raw shell egg stored with raw shell eggs. See stop sale.
01B-14-4
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. Observed new employee not informed of responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement form. Employee filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler located on cook line.
29-49-6
52
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled next to nozzles.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed spray bottle containing alcohol and water with out label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled around walls of interior of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tong hanging on handle of oven. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled located on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed employee hand sink on cook line in disrepair, no cold handle.
29-08-4
58
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food seasoning stored on floor of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Observed grill filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind back splash. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled on cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
70
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Sauerkraut Dated 2-27-2023 Tuna Dated 2-27-2023 , sliced pineapples Dated 2-27-2023, Hollandaise Dated 2-27-2023 and Gravy Dated 2-27-2023
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler Cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Sausage (47F - Cold Holding); Corn beef (48F - Cold Holding); Raw shell eggs Ambient temperature (45F - Cold Holding). Cooler has ambient temperature of 45F. Operator stated that cooler was open for a period of time. Operator moved all TCS foods to another cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand sink as dump sink. Spoke to employee about handwashing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in store room soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor near hand sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in door gaskets soiled on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
45
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed deli ham at 50F on top of flip top cooler. Manager stated was placed on cooler 30 minutes prior. Manager placed back in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured located in ice machine area. Manager was able to secure during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line deeply grooved cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on glue trap in ice machine room. Employee removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed unenclosed cup of ice water on case of potatoes. Employee removed and discarded ice water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment soiled. Observed ceiling and walls trough out kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda stored on floor in ice machine area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill soiled. Observed reach cooler door gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in flip top cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
52
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Mar 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired June 1st 2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (72F) stored at room temperature by service window on cook line. Manager stated butter was taking out of the cooler at 8:30 this morning. Manager placed butter in front counter reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on main flip top cooler stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile damage above ice machine in back storage room.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraint while preparing food on cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Main flip top cooler door gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of ovens soiled with grease buildup. 2. Hood filters soiled 3. Main flip top cooler door gaskets heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in back storage room where ice machine is located it.
36-64-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Walls and floors on cook line soiled, specially behind cooking equipment and near chest freezer. 2. Floors and walls soiled in warewashing room. 3. Floor soiled in storage room where ice machine is.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe under middle sink in three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dano's Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dano's Diner on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dano's Diner?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dano's Diner.
How does Dano's Diner compare to other restaurants in Atlantic Beach?
Dano's Diner most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlantic Beach average of 76.
Has Dano's Diner's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dano's Diner have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dano's 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 Dano's Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dano's Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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