Steves Family Diner
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
13
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Steves Family Diner, the earliest from 2022. Steves Family Diner was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 22 violations each, up from closer to 10 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Steves Family Diner's latest score of 13 falls below the Titusville average of 67. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
5
Critical latest
5
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook stepped out of cook line to drink water then returned to handle food without changing gloves or washing hands. Operator had employee remove gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw turkey stored above raw frog legs in chest freezer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta stored in make table by office at 50F for 2 hours. Operator chose to discard them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Green beans stored in steam well by dishmachine at 126 F since 1.5 hours. Operator placed them to reheat. New temp 202F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on two way splitter outside. Operator added them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink outside by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Missing for new hire Oliver. Operator had employee sign during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 40F.
05-06-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. On breakfast menu. Provided operator with a consumer advisory and he posted by cashier area. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On bottom shelf of cook line under the stove. Operator states it is soap
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In women restrooms **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen ceiling starting to sag. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under hand sink at the end of cook line
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table by office. Per operator, Work order was put in. Shelving in outside walk in freezer broken, causing food to be stored less than 6 inches off the floor. Torn gaskets in make table cooler by dish machine area. Cracked Marble cutting board on cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored directly on the floor by back door. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. In walk in freezers
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sautéed onions, feta cheese, rice container and sugar container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light burned out On cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink Outside by ice machine **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Between kitchen equipment Hood vents Outside kitchen equipment **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood with grease dripping Floors between Kitchen equipment Walls throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On floor Under triple sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
13
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of aspercreme on shelf with spices in storage area Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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 Operator primed recheck 50ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Manager did not wash hands before cracking eggs for an order of eggs Benedict
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over vegetables in walk in freezer Raw pork over cooked shrimp in white chest freezer in storage room. Raw clams over biscuits in outside walk in freeze **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheesecake front display 46F Chicken liver 52F Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside area hose faucet has a splitter, needs 2 vacuum breakers
29-34-4
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on clean dish rack
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Miscellaneous items in hand wash sink outside by ice machine
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose attached to faucet used for cleaning Operator removed hose **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Outside by ice machine
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in cooked potatoes on cook line Styrofoam cup in pan of cooked shrimp **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling starting to sag in kitchen Water damage on ceiling tiles in dining room
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In white chest freezer in storage area package of employee food Operator removed
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Granite cutting board on make table on cook line cracked Front counter display case not maintaining temperature
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer in storage area Both walk in freezers ice build up from condenser coils **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in storage area soiled Microwave on cook line soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 2 in hood
36-62-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Liquid drainage on ground by dumpster
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside by ice machine
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan by dish machine Walk-in cooker fan covers Outside of cooking equipment and make table doors Outside of microwave Soiled gasket middle make table Shelf where clean dishes are stored soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink outside drains on ground
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Make table entrance to cook line 2 door reach in cooler by dish machine
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Steam well by 3 compartment sink Several items in walk in cooler Waffle batter in make table not in use Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walls throughout Ceiling tiles throughout Floors under equipment throughout **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of asparagus over prepped Cole slaw Operator switched **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. From dish machine
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter area
21-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Several scoops and tongs in contact with food throughout Operator removed
10-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's room door
32-04-4
9
Jan 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over Cole slaw. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Employee Greg not informed of responsibility's gave operator document and employee signed before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used as scoop on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line no hair restraint. Employee put on restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk containers of fryer oil stored on dry storage room floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in and deep freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves in kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers bottom interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling, walls, in between and under equipment soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
52
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for 3 compartment sink sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator document. Operator printed and posted before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle small plate used as scoop. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cookline soiled. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator document. Operator printed and posted before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters above grill and fryers soiled. In between equipment and in front of equipment soiled with grease and old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler stored fish and sausage patties uncovered. Operator covered food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind grill station and back dry storage area.
36-27-5
61
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin machine in front of waiting area behind cheesecake cooler has accumulation of mold like substance - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack and helmet stored directly on bags of flour operator moved **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wiping cloth on cutting board across from grill station **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
74
Jun 25, 2024
Complaint Full
9 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
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 **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Employee touch cleaned plate and placed cooked hash browns on it using gloves with raw eggs on them
01B-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flying insects in kitchen areas **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw fish stored over dumplings in drawer in reach in cooler nearest to office no physical bearer between drawers **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 34 rodent droppings in dry storage Observed 3 rodent droppings in dish area Observed approximately 60+ rodent droppings in exterior shed for single service items **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw sword fish and mahi in sealed packaging bearing label with thawing requirements
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets on prep table nearest to kitchen entry above 41 degrees operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage gravy (130F - Hot Holding); gravy (112F - Hot Holding); Grits (117F - Hot Holding) in nearest main entry to kitchen **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin machine in front of waiting area behind cheesecake cooler has accumulation of mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple tiles near hood system in kitchen has grease like substance **Repeat Violation**
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. Fully thawed raw sword fish and mahi in sealed packaging bearing label with thawing requirements SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in 1 of the stalls
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to hand wash sink on prep table nearest kitchen entrance **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack and helmet stored directly on bags of flour operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer floor have build up of debris
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wiping cloth on cutting board across from grill station **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
17
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the cook line cooler drawer raw chicken over cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans badly dented on the seam. 1 apple sauce 2 mushrooms.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over fish in cook line cooler drawer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ;potato salad (53F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); butter pats (54F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Was removed from a cooler that stopped workin and transferred to wait station cooler. No temperatures we taken of the product so not sure how long in the danger zone. potato salad (53F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); butter pats (54F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing sausage in hand sink on the cook line **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents heavily soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup on a plate on the cook line and cup of coffee on the prep table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Several items pulled from freezer to thaw at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over cooked pasta in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
27
Sep 21, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked on site pasta egg noodles stored on top of opening above fill line areas since 95 (63F - Cold Holding) placed in walk in cooler to rapid chill by prep person at 945, temp recheck after 25 mins at 43° **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. area of grill, hot holding ; fully cooked sausage Pattie's (108F - Hot Holding); cooked from raw sausage made on site (115F); moved to grill to rapid reheat, at 167° within 15 mins (both items 167°) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled counter mounter can opener on prep room, moved to dishwashing area by prep person.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk in hand wash sink in prep room. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs served on menu, not identified, corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.multiple ceiling tiles not fully fitted with exposed insulation coming thru in expo and cooks line area, ceiling tiles soiled thru location. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spatula in clean utensil bucket not stored handles up, corrected
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Tracy cans in stalls need to be cover trash cans.
32-12-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.ric door handle, repaired with dust / foil tape, removed by operator **Corrected On-Site**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages, cooks line on side prep table, prep prom beverage stored with food items on bottom shelf. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor with lid food debris and small wares on floor by wire shelving, items removed by operator **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.gaskets on reach in cooler units on cooks line soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets on cooks line soiled Walk in cooler shelving soiled Dry stock room area shelving soiled. Exterior of the hot holding unit on expo area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Expo/ wait station interior of make table soiled and 2 door reach in cooler unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooks line reach in cooler unit with broken rubber shelves, rust coming thru.
14-33-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed asparagus and mushrooms stored over and on top of ready to eat foods, pc margarine and sliced cheese in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walks behind cooks line not smooth and easily cleanable, building components/ gas lines, electric and other lines soiled hind the cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls thru location soiled, extremely behind cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
27
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
15
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground sausage stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler, corrected **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Shredded potatoes has browns prepared at 8am not time marked on line. Corrected **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Under Dish Washing Machine
29-44-4
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. Observed dishwasher go from soiled dishes and not hand wash when returning to dish washing station, re-educated and corrected **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
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. Milk (chic) opened/prepared previous day not date marked, corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in dishwashing station holding as scrubs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.wait station beverage station ice bin with black mold like substance in upper left corner.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.ladies room door is not self closing if opened fully.
32-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.trash can in stall no lid.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverages in a food preparation or other restricted area. Wait station area and dry stock room stored with or over client items, corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook left cooks line, returned without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Soiled surface floor bare cement coming thru in multiple areas on cooks line and wait station areas.
36-12-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens room, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler units on cooks Line and wait station interiors soiled old food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Dumpster lid open **Repeat Violation**
33-30-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled
23-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls / ceiling grids and tiles soiled in service area. Area near walk in freezer, leak from roof per owner, mold like substance on wall.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of (water) in cooks line not labeled
02D-01-5
23
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steves Family Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steves Family Diner on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steves Family Diner?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Steves Family Diner.
How does Steves Family Diner compare to other restaurants in Titusville?
Steves Family Diner most recently scored 13 out of 100, which is lower than the Titusville average of 67.
Has Steves Family Diner's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Steves Family Diner have averaged around 22 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Steves Family 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 Steves Family Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Steves Family Diner is inspected around four times per year on average.
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