LITTLE JOHNS DINER
3080 CYPRESS GARDENS ROAD · WINTER HAVEN · Polk County · FL 33884
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-49-4High Priority – Observed: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine sanitizer at 00ppm. Operator discontinued using the dishmachine. I had the operator to setup the 3 compartment sink. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
22-48-5High Priority – Observed: Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Sanitizer available not approved for Food contact surface. The operator sent an employee to buy the correct chlorine bleach thatâs approved for food contact surface. Chlorine sanitizer is at 100 ppm. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
Intermediate 4
53A-02-7Intermediate – Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. The only Certified Food Manager in the establishment certificate is expired. Paul Houvardas 11-11-2020. National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation – ServSafe **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4Intermediate – Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen and dishwasher area. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53B-01-5Intermediate – Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4Intermediate – Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
Basic 3
13-03-4Basic – Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing food on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic
23-03-4Basic – Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler. **Warning** Priority: Basic
29-11-4Basic – Observed: Water leaking from faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink. **Warning** Priority: Basic
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:56 PM.
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.