Race Car Diner
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Race Car Diner has nine inspections in the public record. Race Car Diner was last inspected on Apr 24, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Florida average 72, so Race Car Diner trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -reach in coolers/freezer
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -bacon, provided form to operator
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in outside storage shed.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cook line -exterior sides of fryers -exterior upright reach in cooler in hallway -underside of soda nozzles
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
61
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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, operator primed sanitizer and ran machine twice, 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make table on cook line
22-02-4
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. -Susan
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on upright reach in cooler in hallway
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer on cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters on hood suppression system are soiled -gaskets on white reach in freezer on cook line -shelves and walls in dish area are dusty -exterior soda machine and underside of soda nozzles
23-03-4
61
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator moved to freezer for quick chill. Sausage patties (52F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wipe cloth chlorine sanitizer over 200 ppm. Operator added mired water. Rechecked 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket soiled Long white cutting board on prep table at cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the kitchen to the right of prep table at cook line.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at prep are by cook line soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Exterior reach in cooler at cook line White upright freezer exterior and gaskets Exterior double door reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White upright freezer interior soiled
22-16-4
52
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb beside mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line -interior of ice bin at soda machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -expired 7/13/23 by soda boxes - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryer cabinet and stove -filters under hood suppression -interior of fryer cabinet -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line -underside of soda nozzles at soda machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
55
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
17
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 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. 0ppm. Advised operator to use 3 compartment sink until repaired.
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ham and sliced ready to eat onions stored with raw burger patties on cook line. Manager reorganized fridge unit. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter expired 10-1-2020.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board on cooks line
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. Ham, chicken, provolone on cooks line not labeled, more than 24 hours per cook. Educated cook. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper strength. 200 ppm. Remade at 50PPM. Educated cook. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - wall beside cooks line - exterior of trash bin - inside and outside of fryer - stove burners - equipment and shelves in kitchen soiled - interior of oven - ventilation hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cooks line.
14-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Race Car Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Race Car Diner on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Race Car Diner?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Race Car Diner.
Has Race Car Diner's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Race Car Diner have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Race Car 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 Race Car Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Race Car Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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