Velma's Diner

4310 Deer Run Rd, St. Cloud, FL 34772

American

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Velma's Diner nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for St. Cloud restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over containers of beef base **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. half and half (50F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); per operator he has been in and out of the fridge. Operator lowered fridge temperature

03A-02-5

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. Half and half with no date marking.Per operator it was opened a couple of days ago

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food particles in hand washing sink

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For raw shell eggs.Printed operator time plan **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. At white reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

05-11-4

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored with bread on shelf above prep table

41-07-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over beef base at small reach in fridge across from stove **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical in clear bottle not labeled at chemical storage area **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both women and men's bathroom doors

32-04-4

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-03-7

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. No date -Bone in ham. shell eggs-per operator (pulled out minutes ago)

02C-03-5

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-14-4

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. Corned beef hash in reach in cooler.

02C-03-5

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.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ladies room. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - sausage 110° recommended to reheated 165° and maintain 135° or above **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - cabinet under soda machine.

23-03-4

Basic - Clean utensils stored in dirty container.

24-06-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above soda machine.

36-32-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Velma's Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Velma's Diner on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Velma's Diner?

Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Velma's Diner.

How does Velma's Diner compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?

Velma's Diner most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Cloud average of 84.

Has Velma's Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Velma's Diner have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Velma's 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 Velma's Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Velma's Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.

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