Dinks Place
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
52
Score
Dinks Place appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “employee washed hands” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
By comparison, the average Starke facility scores 69, putting Dinks Place on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
55
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front counter used as a dump sink as evident by ice in the sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the stand up reach in cooler, beef, rice, soup and lasagna from the previous morning with no product date marking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on in use prep table to the side of the cook line. Employee relocated the beverage. **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 apron on canned goods speed rack, employee jackets on single service items in office area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line reach in cooler with torn cooler door gasket, operator in the works of replacing the gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on the oven door handles. Employee relocated the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line reach in cooler door gasket with debris build up. Operator in the works or replacing door gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service pizza boxes stored on the floor by the kitchen entrance. Operator relocated the pizza boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
52
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cook line reach in cooler, raw steak on shelf over ready to eat sausage. Employee relocated the steak to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in the three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep line with build up of food debris. Operator removed the can opener to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf over the three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bread bags stored under paper towels on cook line next to hand wash sink. Operator had employees relocate the bread. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored on the oven door handles of the main cook line. Pizza paddle stored on top of pizza oven on the cook line. Employee removed tongs and added sheet tray under paddle on oven. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line door gaskets writhing debris build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In the storage closets by the restrooms, boxes of single service carry out items on the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on pizza make line prep table.
21-12-4
50
Mar 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
95
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In double door reach in cooler ribs- person in charge states are personal, stored on cases of ready to eat boba. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. One employee on duty with no proof of training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door with no self closing mechanism, no approved variance noted during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ice cream base thawing in sink in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex employee restroom with no lid on receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dinks Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dinks Place on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dinks Place?
Across the inspection record, “employee washed hands” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dinks Place.
How does Dinks Place compare to other restaurants in Starke?
Dinks Place most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Starke average of 69.
Has Dinks Place's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dinks Place have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dinks Place 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 Dinks Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dinks Place is inspected around two times per year on average.
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