@ the Diner
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, @ the Diner has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 5, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in cooler/wait station small reach” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which @ the Diner's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./hand sink next to 3 compartment sink/ **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/only certified manager not on duty at the time of the inspection.
53A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler/wait station small reach in cooler for milk and orange juice.
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning./one light bulb out/pancake station.
36-62-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning./top shelf above 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
70
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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./two kitchen employees certificates expired April 2025. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./bleach spray bottle not labeled/dish machine area/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
82
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./cooked and cut potatoes 55F at cook line/less than 4 hours and not on time control plan/moved back to walk in cooler/ **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach and detergent spray bottle not labeled/dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./front station milk reach in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./employees warning a watch and bracelet while preparing food/kitchen employee/ **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./one kitchen employee.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./soda cups, front station.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in front station milk reach-in cooler.
14-69-4
55
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands./cook, advised/ **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./blocked by garbage can and a metal string/kitchen hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/5 employees working but no certified manager on site/3 manager certificates available but not present.
53A-05-6
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./missing 3 kitchen training certificates.
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair./walk in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation./raw potatoes not washed before cut/ **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./bread crumbs containers handle/ **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
55
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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./liquid eggs carton opened two days ago in walk in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine./top of the dish machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed./displayed license expired 4/1/2023/ **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./soda cups at front counter.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair./walk in cooler gaskets disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./two sinks in kitchen and one sink at front counter/ **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
70
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information./some training certificates missing employee's date of birth.
53B-10-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./employee's apron stored next to foam cup/front counter/ **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in straight up reach-in freezer/kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food./unwashed mushrooms stored over diced tomatoes and other ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle./dish machine pipe with small leak.
29-11-4
70
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made .Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days.Operator remodeled the kitchen.Moved three comp sink to ice machine location.Added a new prep area,added a dry storage area,hood suppression system and an oven.Moved handwash sink to different location.No handwash sink in prep area and by three comp sink.Added another dining room,re positioned dishmachine.Added in a Self contained ice machine in the front line area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-22: Time extension given per Madeline for plans for 30 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: At callback 8/22/22, plan already submitted per plan reviewed. Plan review is currently back up by 5 weeks. Per Supervisor Madeline, another 60 day time extension is given. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.License has 49 seats but location has 116 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was @ the Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at @ the Diner on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at @ the Diner?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in cooler/wait station small reach” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at @ the Diner.
How does @ the Diner compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
@ the Diner most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has @ the Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at @ the Diner have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at @ the 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 @ the Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, @ the Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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