George’S Fun Foods - the Diner

514 Hwy 41, Ruskin, FL 33570

American

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at George’S Fun Foods - the Diner stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

George’S Fun Foods - the Diner's latest score of 78 sits above the Ruskin average of 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink phone wallet on soda box.

40-06-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting. **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda box on floor.

08B-38-4

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn dog 129 F, chicken tender 110 F- retemp 163 F, fries 122F-retemp 212 F. Manager reheated items. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at handwash sink.

29-11-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauce bottles not labeled.

02D-01-5

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine above 100 ppm retested to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-18-4

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Nov 24, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. - water bottles stored in drink ice

08B-56-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.

29-34-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over hot dogs

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - ice scoop

10-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 300+ ppm Operator remade water 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-27-4

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/ expired 2/9/23 **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Operator discarded ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-14-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in ice. operator moved ice scoop removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-08-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was George’S Fun Foods - the Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at George’S Fun Foods - the Diner on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at George’S Fun Foods - the Diner?

Across the inspection record, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at George’S Fun Foods - the Diner.

How does George’S Fun Foods - the Diner compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?

George’S Fun Foods - the Diner most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Ruskin average of 75.

Has George’S Fun Foods - the Diner's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at George’S Fun Foods - the Diner have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at George’S Fun Foods - the 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 George’S Fun Foods - the Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, George’S Fun Foods - the Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.

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