The Pantry a Modern Diner

2122 Us Highway 92 W, Auburndale, FL 33823

American

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited The Pantry a Modern Diner 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “interior of oven has accumulation”, which has been cited five times.

Compared to other Auburndale restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed macaroni and cheese in walk in cooler, food date marked by employee. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty clear containers, observed on clean dish storage area. **Repeat Violation**

24-06-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in dish area under dish machine.

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in top stacked oven on cook line.

22-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in interior of upright reach in freezer on cook line.

22-16-4

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in soiled container, observed utensils in containers on clean dish storage shelf, employees washed and cleaned out containers as well as utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

24-06-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in dry storage area under shelves, and behind Conkline equipment, employees began clean up. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor.observed box of tater tots on floor in walk in freezer, employee removed tator tots from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulated food debris. Observed in microwave on cook Line, employees cleaned out microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed on shared plaza dumpster.

33-16-4

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed on can opener blade. Employee cleaned can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed near ice machine.

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has food debris. Employee cleaned interior of microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on interior of door.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Observed in hot holding upright cabinet.

22-08-4

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 22, 2023

Complaint Partial

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 27, 2023

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit, employee cleaned top area of unit. **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under soft drink dispenser system in dry storage area, wall soiled under counter in service station. Wall and floor cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on cookline, cleaned interior of microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit, employee cleaned top of unit. **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in flip top units in kitchen. Employee cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm, operator replenished quaternary sanitizer. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm)

21-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Pantry a Modern Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Pantry a Modern Diner on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Pantry a Modern Diner?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven has accumulation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Pantry a Modern Diner.

How does The Pantry a Modern Diner compare to other restaurants in Auburndale?

The Pantry a Modern Diner most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Auburndale average of 88.

Has The Pantry a Modern Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Pantry a Modern Diner have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Pantry a Modern 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 Pantry a Modern Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Pantry a Modern Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.

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