Hwy Four Four One Diner
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
32
Score
Inspectors have visited Hwy Four Four One Diner 13 times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 14 violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Restaurants in Tavares average 66, so Hwy Four Four One Diner trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One cracked egg in prep cooler.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooking. Raw Shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer 200+. Operator changed water. Rechecked 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two cutting board in the kitchen. Fryer baskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. 3 chipped plates at cook line. Operator remove. **Corrected On-Site**
14-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles with water mark. Vents in dish area. Ceiling tiles in dining area. Vents in dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in chest freezer gaskets Reach in cooler gaskets by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Two bulbs at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand Eashing sink next to prep table. Exterior white chest freezer at cook line. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Gaskets on reach in freezer by back door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves. Interior reach in freezer by back door. Reach in freezer when entering the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by steam table soiled. Wall at three compartment sink. Walls in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
32
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing light covers in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In back kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 3 bulbs at cook line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in Cooler gasket by cook line soiled. Exterior white chest freezer at the end of cook line. Exterior fryer. Hoods soil **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jul 15, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to freezer for quick cooling. Shredded Cheese (61F - Cold Holding); Raw sausage patties (58F - Cold Holdin
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards in the kitchen soiled. Operator cleaned. Can opener soiled on prep table soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Egg Benedict. Operator added asterisk. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks in dry storage.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing light covers in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In back kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer at the end of cook line. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 3 bulbs at cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in Cooler gasket by cook line soiled. Exterior white chest freezer at the end of cook line. Exterior fryer. Hoods soil **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in Cooler by cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumber and lemons over cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Over removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At handwashing sink in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
29
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - hand soap stored with food in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line. - interior of fryers and fry basket. - can opener - speed racks in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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 walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
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.
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets on walk in freezer and cooler - gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cooking equipment on cooks line
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on expo - oven in in back prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - 3 light fixtures in hoods. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - glass door cooler across expo. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of toaster oven next to expo - exterior of all cooking equipment on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - reach in cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. - hand sink in back dishwasher area.
33-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - hand sink in back dish area.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk salt in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - unisex restroom - men's restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -unisex restroom **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
22
Oct 4, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw steak stored over raw pork in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of fryers -white cutting board at salad station. -Can opener I
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout kitchen areas **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all equipment on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - unisex restroom
32-12-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - Gaskets on walk-in freezer - gasket and door on walk-in door.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - baker pride oven **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - 3 light fixtures in hood system
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - light fixture in prep
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of glass door freezer - exterior of all cooking equipment on cooks line. - all reach-in coolers gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - head lettuce stored in salad station over dressing bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - throughout the kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
37
Oct 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - White cutting boards : expo area, cooks line -Drink station nozzles -Interior of d fryers and baskets - char grill -Flat top grill **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Interior of d fryers and baskets **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - missing inside panel of door at salad station. - door gaskets on salad station. -Lid on make line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: - Lid on make line **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in service area - Interior bakers pride oven on cooks line -Interior of baking oven in back prep area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Interior of baking oven in back prep area **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
22-08-4
82
Oct 9, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 27 minor violations.
View 34 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw shrimp stored over prepped broccoli (cos) **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of clear liquid hanging on divider at POS station. **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - White cutting boards : expo area, cooks line -Drink station nozzles -Interior of d fryers and baskets - char grill -Flat top grill **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked sausage in reach in cooler.c(cos) **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of clear liquid hanging on divider at POS station. -2 spray bottles with yellow liquid **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. - Paint stored next to food in dry storage area.
41-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all handles on all equipment throughout entire kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bowl in flour on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents throughout entire restaurant.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -salmon
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - missing inside panel of door at salad station. - door gaskets on salad station. -Lid on make line **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - Bread stored floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground.
28-24-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - hoods in back prep area.
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in service area - Interior bakers pride oven on cooks line -Interior of baking oven in back prep area **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of all equipment throughout entire kitchen areas, hot and cold units -2 burner stove
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -on cooks line - 4 door freezer in back prep area. - salad station reach in
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Glass door coolers
14-33-4
Basic - Soiled floors. - under equipment in service area under all equipment on cooks line. - Walk-in freezer Walk-in cooler
36-10-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -Storage area around outside freezer.
33-34-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. - outside back door area.
33-32-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - throughout the entire kitchen areas
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -seafood flour -Chicken flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
11
Jul 26, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish person
12A-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging on divider at POS. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-05-4
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. Sliced roast beef and sliced turkey in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at salad station Can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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 - Stored food not covered. Biscuits in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Soiled floors. Under all equipment in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Breakfast station
23-24-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon , white fish in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid on make line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Floors at fry station -prep area in back
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at server station. Bakers pride oven on cooks line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Breakfast station reach in.
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware stored handle side down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the entire kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
22
Mar 30, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located outside back door. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards salad station. Can opener (COS)
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at server area. Oven in back area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of All equipment throughout entire kitchen area. Dishwasher trays Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons stored on drying rack. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area Cooks line Service area **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Walk-in freezer Walk-in cooler Floors under cooking equipment on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
37
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
27
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw Philly meat over manicotti. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade. -Cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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 debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -In rear kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -On cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Salad cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-10-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -In rear kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Syrup and soda syrup boxes in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave at wait station. -Oven in rear kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers. -Under flour containers. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in freezer by rear exit door.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored on ice cream cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Portion cups on floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hwy Four Four One Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hwy Four Four One Diner on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hwy Four Four One Diner?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Hwy Four Four One Diner.
How does Hwy Four Four One Diner compare to other restaurants in Tavares?
Hwy Four Four One Diner most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Tavares average of 66.
Has Hwy Four Four One Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hwy Four Four One Diner have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hwy Four Four One 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 Hwy Four Four One Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hwy Four Four One Diner is inspected around four times per year on average.
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