Debary Diner
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
61
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Debary Diner stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, showing up four times.
Debary Diner's latest score of 61 falls below the Debary average of 76. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Home fries prepared 24 hours ago , not date marked in kitchen reach in cooler. Operator updated.. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets stored on food storage racks . Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled reach in cooler gasket with grime . **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
64
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Report.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Front counter low boy unit cream cheese (45F - 46F Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight. -Kitchen make table Sliced deli meat (47-49F - Cold Holding)/1less than 4 hours ; shredded hash browns (45F - Cold Holding)less than 4 hours. Operator placed ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline sausages (109F - Hot Holding)/1.5 hours. Operator instructed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of cooking equipment , soiled with grease ,.
23-03-4
Basic - Kitchen reach -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
47
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table sliced deli meat (47F - Cold Holding), placed overnight in bottom kitchen make table, operator instructed to discard, **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Burn spray stored over shelf of food . **Corrected On-Site**
41-22-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Food worker cracked eggs with gloved hands , and then changed gloves without washing hands, educated operator.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs not identified on menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked pork thawed out yesterday, not date marked, in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, by walk in freezer
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Strawberries stored over liquid eggs in Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
32
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. French toast mix motored over home fries in kitchen reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Kyle D . 10-19-2023
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs not identified as being undercooked. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meat loaf in kitchen make table, prepared three days ago, not updated .Operator updated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food employee at cookline , with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, kitchen handwash sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Tray holding storage containers, by dish machine soiled with dirt. -walk in cooler door soiled with grime.
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cookline floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
47
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair , in storage area, - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of cookline maketable batter (82F - Cold Holding)/ 1.5 hours . Operator placed In refrigerated unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Front counter cellphone and purse on lowboy unit. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food Employee at cookline with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Kitchen Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle of Gatorade in make table unit. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Debary Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Debary Diner on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Debary Diner?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Debary Diner.
How does Debary Diner compare to other restaurants in Debary?
Debary Diner most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Debary average of 76.
Has Debary Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Debary Diner have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Debary 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 Debary Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Debary Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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