Downtown Diner
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
32
Score
Going back to 2022, Downtown Diner has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Titusville facility scores 68, putting Downtown Diner on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 2 missing vacuum breakers in storage room by mop sink **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap container stored next to potato bag on shelf by walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork loin stored under raw comminuted sausage and sausage links in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Cook on cook line touched soiled screen to clear order with same gloves, then went to touching food items. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing. Cook washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
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. Missing for Amanda
11-26-1
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. Missing for Amanda and Deanthony
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty fan in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored on server area not protected. Operator placed in a container with lid. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salsa container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and beverage container stored on shelf next to single service items and food to be served to customers by walk in cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid broken in ware washing area
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
32
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust Exterior of soda machine around nozzles **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezer in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
78
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib by oven in kitchen **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Per Operator, Butter cups were pulled out at 8 am. Still within 4 hour window **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink on kitchen cook line And in men restroom **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust Exterior of soda machine around nozzles **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezer in kitchen **Warning**
22-16-4
50
Mar 28, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line had cooking items stored in the sink. Operator remove items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not labeled sanitizer. Operator labeled it sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of flour. Operator removed bowl from container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Microwave soiled Interior of reach in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Door on ice machine broken **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets soiled on cook line cooler. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
78
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over fish in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham 45F recommend to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front line hand sink used as dump and back line hand items in the hand sink **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lance **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Microwave soiled Interior of reach in cooler soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of Training for on staff employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Door on ice machine broken **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop cooked potatoes **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Gaskets soiled on cook line cooler. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at the server station. **Warning**
24-08-4
26
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
35
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Removed by operator
41-24-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened previous date, heavy whipping cream in reach in cooler in cooks line not dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained/soiled cutting boards on cooks line make tables.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.hws at the wait station being used as a dump sink, ice in hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
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. New employee on site, Derek, first day, no employee agreement in place, operator printed reports and had employee sign while inspection was taking place **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Items identified on menu as being raw (Benedict's) and serve eggs cooked any style but no Consumer advisory on menu or posted. Operator printed CAand posted immediately **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ceiling of ice bin at the ice machine soiled,
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stainless steel mixing bowls stored on top shelf not inverted, corrected
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door to ice bin broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler drawers on cooks line, reach in freezer interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line with clear liquid not labeled, corrected water **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
35
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer unit with repackaged raw chicken stored over raw fish items, corrected by operator **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed grill cook crack raw shell eggs and then apply gloves without first hand washing when he changed tasks, reeducted and corrected. Observed Dish washer touching cleaned dishes without first handwashing after touching multiple surfaces, corrected and re-educated, dishes also rehashed.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cooks line not accessible, soiled spatulas and wiping cloths stored in hand wash sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on menu and not identified, and no consumable advisory on the menu. Both corrected while the inspection was taking place **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line and wait station, both corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Vadrey, grill cook working on site for over 2 months, no employee agreement for employee, operator printed agreement and had employee sign while inspection was taking place. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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. Lance and Verday both employed over 60 days, currently without food safety training
53B-13-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles with clear liquid(water) not labeled on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish room ceiling vents
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages stored over prep table on cooks line, corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 purse stored over slicer in prep area, removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of cups on the wait station.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door gasket broken on upright reach in freezer on cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front counter reach in cooler unit holding unopened milk without ambient air thermometer, corrected by operator **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents on cooks line soiled, exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line reach in cooler unit with old food debris interior and upright reach in freezer unit on cooks line, soiled interior **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler make table on cooks line with standing water interior.
29-49-6
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Front counters and wait station area with exposed wood **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
26
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cooked changing gloves after touching raw with out first hand washing, corrected and re-educated. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at the wait station used to hold soiled utensils.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict served, item not identified on menu, corrected while on site. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.dish room missing baseboards/ cove molding in areas.
36-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooks line **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ceil of ice bin on ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook used soiled wiping cloth on belt between uses. Corrected **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish room walls soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.cooks line, no sanitation bucket set up for the station, both corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler make table gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored on cutting board used for ready to eat items. Corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Downtown Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Downtown Diner on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Downtown Diner?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Downtown Diner.
How does Downtown Diner compare to other restaurants in Titusville?
Downtown Diner most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Titusville average of 68.
Has Downtown Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Downtown Diner have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Downtown 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 Downtown Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Downtown Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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