Steve's Famous Diner
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
47
Score
Steve's Famous Diner appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Apr 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 71, which Steve's Famous Diner's 47 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -ham 50f less than 4 hours
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw egg over ready to eat **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
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. -roast beef **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer guard
22-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -ware washing area
12B-02-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -walk in freezer,per manager replacing floor
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag of potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind dish machine
36-27-5
47
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -by reach in cooler near air handle **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Swiss cheese ,sliced cheese 54f to 57f. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -walk in freezer floor
36-11-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount
22-20-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
58
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced cheese 46f less than 4 hours
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -no water at hot water side of handsink at Waitstation
27-16-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -300 ppm corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -shrimp in standing water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on food storage shelves **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
58
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Gravy 120f manager reheated to 166f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -hamburger, sausage,cheese ,ham sausages links 45f to 50f less than 4 hours Placed in freezer
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -containers on floor in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in storage room.
36-64-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -hand sink loose/not properly attached to the wall ,in employees restroom
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Cookiline
29-49-6
50
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -by 3 compartment **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Sausage 46f,hamburger 44f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -walk in cooler -oil jugs on floor in storage area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease,schedule to be clean on Monday
23-03-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steve's Famous Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steve's Famous Diner on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steve's Famous Diner?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Steve's Famous Diner.
How does Steve's Famous Diner compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Steve's Famous Diner most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Steve's Famous Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Steve's Famous Diner have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Steve's Famous 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 Steve's Famous Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Steve's Famous Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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