Little Johns Diner
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
55
Score
Little Johns Diner, located at 3080 Cypress Gardens Road in Winter Haven, Florida, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 31, 2026, with a score of 55. This inspection identified one critical, three major, and three minor violations. Previous inspections for this American cuisine establishment have generally fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
86
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
55
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
50
Violations — Mar 31, 2026 Inspection
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing food on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing food on the cook line. **Admin Complaint**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Water leaking from faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
29-11-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine sanitizer at 00ppm. Operator discontinued using the dishmachine. I had the operator to setup the 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine sanitizer at 00ppm. Operator discontinued using the dishmachine. I had the operator to setup the 3 compartment sink. Run dishwasher 3 times 0ppm **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. The only Certified Food Manager in the establishment certificate is expired. Paul Houvardas 11-11-2020. National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ServSafe **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. The only Certified Food Manager in the establishment certificate is expired. Paul Houvardas 11-11-2020. National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ServSafe **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: 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 **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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