Rodeo Diner St Cloud
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Rodeo Diner St Cloud, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 15 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in St. Cloud average 84, so Rodeo Diner St Cloud trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Sep 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cut onions at reach in cooler across from cooking elements **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In small storage room off cooks line
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on small make table by expedite window
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on bottom shelf of prep table where slicer is stored **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At cooks line Entrance to walk n freezer
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to exit door at back of kitchen
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up on back of fanand on shelving
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Breaded chicken,french fries have no cover at reach in freezer
08B-12-5
61
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee rearranging plated french fries bare handed before sending out. Educated operator
09-01-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over pancake mix at reach in cooler on cooks line
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese,ham,corned beef,beef patties,cut tomatoes,ground sausage,raw shell eggs,fish all temping between 46F-53F.Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese,ham,corned beef,beef patties,cut tomatoes,ground sausage,raw shell eggs,fish all temping between 46F-53F.Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand washing sink by triple sink
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on prep table
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men and women's bathroom doors
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls container where flour is stored across from hand washing sink on cooks line
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile at small storage area off the cooks line
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cooks line across from stove not keeping TCS food 41F and below
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Flooring at walk in freezer
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up around door and on shelves
14-69-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On bottom shelf several plates with food debris across from hand washing sink at cooks line
16-48-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By hand washing sink on cooks line Hole in wall by exit door at back of kitchen
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
23
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders out of case stored over beef at reach in freezer at dish wash area - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table at cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In stock room off the cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler temping at 50F Gaskets of reach in cooler at kitchen is torn - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Entrance to walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on shelves of walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in clear container not labeled at dry storage area in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
58
Jul 31, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 400 ppm. Corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
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. Milk. 2 door upright cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 2 door upright cooler Large make table. Not working. Operator emptied all products
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan
36-62-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front single glass reach in cooler coke
05-09-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Purse on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets 2 door reach in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed wood in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Handwash sink in kitchen
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
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Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
45
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Milk in wait station cooler not dated.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade moderately soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door stainless by ice maker-broken gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment heavily soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Double door freezer adjacent to 3 bin sink-shelves moderately soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Gatorade type drink in freezer adjacent to 3 bin sink.
12B-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rodeo Diner St Cloud last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rodeo Diner St Cloud on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rodeo Diner St Cloud?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rodeo Diner St Cloud.
How does Rodeo Diner St Cloud compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?
Rodeo Diner St Cloud most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Cloud average of 84.
Has Rodeo Diner St Cloud's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rodeo Diner St Cloud have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rodeo Diner St Cloud 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 Rodeo Diner St Cloud inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rodeo Diner St Cloud is inspected around two times per year on average.
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