Wellborn's Country Charm Diner
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
39
Score
Wellborn's Country Charm Diner appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Wellborn's Country Charm Diner's 39 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach-in cooler. Manager swapped to place fish over chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Gallon of milk opened over 24 hours prior not date marked. Manager date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine deflector plate soiled with mold-like substances. Exposed rust from chipped paint in front microwave interior. All cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Dustin does not have Food Handler Certificate.
53B-02-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on stored clean pans over three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with old food debris and mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind kitchen hand wash sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of cooking oil on floor in storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight visible through gap at back exterior door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hinge broke on reach-in freezer door, which won't open without falling off. Oven door handle broken. Kitchen reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on front prep table. Employee hoody/sweatshirt on shelf over food prep table. Employee moved to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen a/c vent soiled with mold-like accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board. Employee moved to sani-bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
39
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 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. Gallon of milk opened yesterday not date marked. Operator marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in reach-in freezer not covered. Operator place wrap over top of bin. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Knife handle melted. **Repeat Violation**
14-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen a/c vent soiled with mold-like accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight visible through gap at back exterior door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One filter missing.
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with old food debris and mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance. Ice bin interior soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on prep table. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Microwave interior rusty with flaked off finish. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of walk-in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease accumulation on kitchen floor and under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with old food debris and mold-like substances. Mixer head soiled with old food debris and mold-like substance. Soda machine backsplash soiled with mold like substance. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on reach-in cooler cutting board. Manager placed in sani-bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Mar 28, 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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler on cooks line. Raw philly meat of potatoes in reach in freezer on cooks line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cabbage (110F - Hot Holding); green beans (110F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (112F - Hot Holding); gravy (113F - Hot Holding) items have been in steam table for 2 hours, steam table not turned up enough. Operator placed on stove to reheat items to 165F. Gravy 165, cabbage 174, green beans 169, mashed potatoes no change. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. French fries sitting out on cooks line. Operator placed item back in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
06-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Interior and gasket on stand up reach in freezer outside. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. An employees vape pen on top of the microwave. Employee placed in pocket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
61
Dec 2, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer and slicer soiled with food debris, dust, and hair. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on front prep counter. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen under behind cook equipment heavily soiled with food and grease accumulation.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris and grease.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled throughout building. Grill hoods soiled with grease and dust accumulation. Fan in prep area dusty. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Door open. Manager closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service boxes on upper shelf in kitchen not inverted. Manager flipped over. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container of white substance in tea prep area. Manager labeled "sugar". **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wellborn's Country Charm Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wellborn's Country Charm Diner on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wellborn's Country Charm Diner?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wellborn's Country Charm Diner.
Has Wellborn's Country Charm Diner's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wellborn's Country Charm Diner have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wellborn's Country Charm 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 Wellborn's Country Charm Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wellborn's Country Charm Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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