The Diner
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, The Diner has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to the broader Inverness restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine sanitizer. Operator changed chemical bucket. Recheck 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
86
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside refrigerated make-table at cookline: sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding). The sliced cheese is stored on a plate sitting above the safe-fill line, above the pans on the refrigerated make-table. Employee at cookline stated the cheese was placed on top the make-table approximately 30 minutes prior, then moved the cheese to inside a cooler to cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Raw shell eggs on counter at cookline missing time mark. Raw shell eggs are indicated as being held using time as a public health control. Employee at cookline stated the eggs were removed from refrigeration one hour prior and added the proper time mark during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Three National Registry of Food Safety Professionals Food handler certificates expired on 01/01/2025. 2. One Learn2Serve food handler certificate expired on 01/06/2025. No other proof of food handler training available for any other employees. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Accumulation of ice on shelving inside walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Several shelves lined with cardboard in dry storage area.
14-45-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in exterior storage shed soiled with dirt and/or leaves.
36-73-4
58
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
50-17-3
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. Multiple items in cook line area. Operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
74
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
90
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Inspector observed butter pats on table, the server cleaned table and sat new customer without removing butter from previous customer. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
07-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over butter in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
74
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine strips
16-37-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple plastic pans on dish rack in prep area. Operator discarded pans. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine, operator removed ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area Floors walls and ceiling in outdoor storage shed storing single service items
36-37-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in cook line area
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil and water squeeze bottles in kitchen area
02D-01-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of potato salad containers for prepped vegetables
25-32-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Diner on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Diner?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Diner.
How does The Diner compare to other restaurants in Inverness?
The Diner most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Inverness average of 83.
Has The Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Diner have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Diner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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