THE DINER
5490 S FLORIDA AVE · INVERNESS · Citrus County · FL 34450
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At the cook line raw sausage patties above corned beef hash, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line corn date ,raked 4/26/26.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food residue, employee moved to dish machine and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. For one male new employee at the cook line, employee read and signed the agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside sugar bin, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers near back door, manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:33 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.