AVON PARK DINER
610 HWY 27 S · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine reading at chlorine 00 ppm, owner called company and submitted work order, using the 3-compartment sink, technician came out adjusted dish machine new reading at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings on top of dish machine and approximately 7 rodent droppings in the corner under dish machine, employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep table on cook line the diced ham is 56F, sliced tomatoes is 57F and American sliced cheese is 55F, owner stated only been in cooler for 30 minutes, owner switched out the prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in the kitchen blocked by 60 gallon garbage can, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the back hand wash sink by the back door, owner replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-04-4Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed 2 cans of household raid on the shelf in back of kitchen. **Warning**
Basic 4
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining a shelf in the kitchen with container of oil on it. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on the prep table next to a container of green peppers and a container of onions, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap under the back exterior screen door. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle down in a container of sugar in the storage area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:16 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.