Martha's Diner
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Martha's Diner has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Seffner restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dish machine tested 0ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Dish machine actively being used. Tested at 0ppm chlorine. Had manager set up three comp sink to manually sanitize dishes. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats and beans in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener damaged and rusting out **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab n go brownies by front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Women's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
32-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Pans of cooked meats and beans in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
64
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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. Dish machine tested 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats and beans in walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener damaged and rusting out **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab n go brownies by front counter **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Women's restroom. **Warning**
32-17-4
Basic - Standing water in mop sink. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pans of cooked meats and beans in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
61
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Current plans on file are not matching system. Two hands sinks that were supposed to be installed in additional area to right side of office not installed. Additional hand wash sink added on cook line. Hand sink in back room moved to opposite wall and current hand sink being converted to prep sink. Pizza station equipment removed. Server make line cooler with dressings installed by back door in previous pizza prep room by bathroom **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: No plans submitted as of 9/2/2025 **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. To go Wrapped brownies at register. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed and washed lemons, unwashed, tomatoes, and peppers, stored overcooked potatoes in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
82
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed flats of raw shelled eggs, stored over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish hand sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water supply at Hand sink in back prep area not able to be used as water pipe got busted. Manager in process of completing repair's. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line hand sink. Manager placed paper towels on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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/. Current plans on file are not matching system. Two hands sinks that were supposed to be installed in additional area to right side of office not installed. Additional hand wash sink added on cook line. Hand sink in back room moved to opposite wall and current hand sink being converted to prep sink. Pizza station equipment removed. Server make line cooler with dressings installed by back door in previous pizza prep room by bathroom **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. To go Wrapped brownies at register. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed and washed lemons, unwashed, tomatoes, and peppers, stored overcooked potatoes in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4
52
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Current plans on file are not matching system. Two hands sinks that were supposed to be installed in additional area to right side of office not installed. Additional hand wash sink added on cook line. Hand sink in back room moved to opposite wall and current hand sink being converted to prep sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Aug 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
30
Jul 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Jul 17, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment has 86 seats from 60 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
28-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 live flies and back storage room landing on pots pans in prep tables. 2 live flies flying in kitchen. 17 live flies in main dining area landing on tables 9 live flies in secondary dining area landing on tables and wrapped straws **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on hand sink by dish machine **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by dish machine blocked by large plastic bin **Warning**
31A-09-4
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/ 4 servers and 2 cooks on site. Manager came in **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Plans were denied per plan review as of 5-31-2024 due to lack of communication. Hand sink was added on cook line, Increased seating without approval Did not add pizza equipment on file 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/. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment went from 60 to 86 seats **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-09-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Increased seating from 60 to 80 **Admin Complaint**
51-15-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed gap in back prep room wall from floor by sink **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed standing water and missing and loose floor tiles by dish area **Warning**
36-11-4
33
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment has 86 seats from 60 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Establishment closed off dining area until plan review is approved **Time Extended**
28-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Establishment currently undergoing plan review **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Hand sink lacking on cook line, Increased seating Did not add pizza equipment on file No mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Deficiency letter sent 4-10-2024. Confirmed with plan review they are working on plans but need deficiency notes addressed. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment went from 60 to 86 seats **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: currently undergoing plan review and will review at next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
51-09-4
67
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee bread raw chicken then removed gloves, put new gloves on then made pancakes without washing hands **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment has 86 seats from 60 **Warning**
28-12-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in back being used as prep sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/ currently 5+ employees working **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Soap or hand washing sign at back hand sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
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/. Hand sink lacking on cook line, Increased seating Did not add pizza equipment on file No mop sink **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment went from 60 to 86 seats **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
29
Aug 15, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
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. Observed back kitchen added and not provided under current owner Roger Lovely **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two sleeves of Togo cups stored in hand sink on service line **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels missing at hand sink in service area **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf next to microwave **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap in the back door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed two containers of potatoes stored on floor in kitchen **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored in a room that is not fully enclosed. Observed an oven, prep table , reachin cooler, and several bags of onion stored in kitchen attachment shed Additional room bottom mesh Small section above stove top has screen mesh **Warning**
08B-43-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on pizza oven handles **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor unsealed in back kitchen **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed walls made of metal mesh material that contains holes that exposes kitchen to the environment **Warning**
36-30-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Martha's Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Martha's Diner on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Martha's Diner?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Martha's Diner.
How does Martha's Diner compare to other restaurants in Seffner?
Martha's Diner most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Seffner average of 84.
Has Martha's Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Martha's Diner have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Martha's Diner means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Martha's Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Martha's Diner is inspected around four times per year on average.
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