Eagle Lake Family Diner
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Eagle Lake Family Diner 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Florida sits at 72, putting Eagle Lake Family Diner on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Server station nozzle that dispenses Diet Pepsi, operator cleaned and sanitized nozzle. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator removed from the floor **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed from the door on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
82
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm Three compartment sink set up 100 ppm **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Single service plate in hand washing sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
78
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Under handwashing sink across from the cook line. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef over pork chops in walk-in cooler. Operator moved ground beef to the lower shelf under pork chops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Office area turned into dish room and prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Some of Cooks on cook line **Warning**
13-03-4
58
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/planreview/. Office turned into dish room and prep area Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/planreview/. Office turned into dish room and prep area Priority: Intermediate
51-16-7
Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on bag of grits and personal items on top of the slicer in prep room by the kitchen. Employee removed items. **Corrected On- Site** Priority: Basic
40-06-5
Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.in hand washing sink located in prep room. Operator removed wiping cloth.* **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
21-12-4
82
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed from the door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On Cook line. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
90
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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-03-7
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. In reach cooler at the end of line next to the warmer on cook line and walk-in cooler shelves. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license from 2023. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on cook line. Operator removed tongs from door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By dish washer. **Warning**
38-07-4
67
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Side panel of the grill.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile soiled above buffet line.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil in dry storage. Cabbage In walk-in cooler. Employee removed items from the floor in both areas. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line. Employee removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
82
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eagle Lake Family Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eagle Lake Family Diner on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eagle Lake Family Diner?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Eagle Lake Family Diner.
Has Eagle Lake Family Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eagle Lake Family Diner have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Eagle Lake Family Diner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Eagle Lake Family Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eagle Lake Family Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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