Dave's Diner
Last inspected: Aug 2, 2023
10
Score
With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 2, 2023. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Dave's Diner dates to Aug 2, 2023.
Compared to other Largo restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap.
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Inspections
6
Critical latest
5
Major latest
18
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Observed: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, operator set up triple sink, chlorine 50ppm **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
22-41-4
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler on cook line-ham (51F - Cold Holding) Walk-in cooler-feta (45F - Cold Holding); turkey45 ( - Cold Holding); sausage Pattie’s (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken 44 ( - Cold Holding) Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
High Priority - Observed: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Plastic bins in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
14-15-4
High Priority - Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 23 rodent droppings under dish machine. 14 rodent droppings next to water heater. 2 rodent droppings near entrance to walk-in cooler. 4 rodent droppings in mens restroom. 3 rodent droppings in womens restroom. 5 rodent droppings in equipment storage room near hallway. 7 rodent droppings under front bar/counter. 3 rodent droppings under coffee machine at servers station. **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
35A-04-4
High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 live flies under dish machine. 2 live flies next to water heater and mop bucket. 1 live fly near ice machine. 1 live fly under coffee machine at servers station **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Observed: 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. One employee with proof of training Priority: Intermediate
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator scheduled to take test next week Priority: Intermediate
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form emailed to operator **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Observed: Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
16-59-1
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line Accumulation of grease on stove surface **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Basic - Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Priority: Basic
14-17-4
Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near cook line Priority: Basic
36-27-5
Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in standing water in bucket next to water heater **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
42-01-4
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Priority: Basic
22-20-5
Basic - Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler doors on cook line Priority: Basic
23-24-4
Basic - Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over kitchen **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
36-37-5
Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over kitchen Priority: Basic
36-32-5
Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
14-09-4
Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On front counter next to syrup containers, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
12B-07-4
Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets on cook line Priority: Basic
14-11-5
Basic - Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door to kitchen with gab around bottom. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
35B-01-4
Basic - Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. Damaged wall behind water heater Priority: Basic
36-17-5
Basic - Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
22-08-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of cooking equipment and gas lines. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Plumbing system in disrepair. Behind water heater **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
29-08-4
Basic - Observed: Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
21-10-4
Basic - Observed: Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Maintenance tools and electrical power strip on prep table next to slicer Priority: Basic
42-03-5
Basic - Observed: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in walk-in soiled Priority: Basic
36-50-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dave's Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dave's Diner on file is from Aug 2, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.
How does Dave's Diner compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Dave's Diner most recently scored 10 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dave'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.
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