Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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DAVE'S DINER

1479 BELCHER RD UNIT Y-Z · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33771

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 31, 2023
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3318335
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8307262
DBPR license6215246

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 31, 2023
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority7 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical31 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 8

#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Observed: 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. 0ppm **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority

Repeat Violation
#8High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at front counter put on gloves with no hand wash, discussed procedures with staff, employee washed hands **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority

Corrective Action Taken
#11High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Previous license #6215246 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Reference: 509.241(1)(2) FS: (1) LICENSES; ANNUAL RENEWALS. Each public lodging and public food service establishment shall obtain a license from the division. (2) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE. Each person who plans to open a public food service establishment shall apply for and receive a license from the division prior to the commencement of operation. Priority: High Priority

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#17High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies near ice machine 1 fly near front counter 1 fly in mens restroom **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority

Repeat Violation
#22High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Observed: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Plastic storage bins in walk-in cooler containing fruit and vegetables Priority: High Priority

#26High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 droppings under dish machine 1 dropping near rear exit door 1 dropping on floor near ice machine 3 droppings on drain board near dish machine 25 droppings on shelf in storage closet 2 droppings on floor near sink in mens restroom 1 dropping on floor of womens restroom Employee began cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#27High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – Observed: Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Along pipes under dish area **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority

Repeat Violation
#29High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. uncooked bacon in pan on cook line 75F, held approximately 1hr, operator proceeded to full cook **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 7

#1Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – 7 Observed: 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/ Janice Depuy ServSafe expired 1/15/23 Reference: 61C-4.023(1) FAC: (1) All managers who are responsible for the storage, preparation, display, and serving of foods to the public shall have passed a certification test approved by the division demonstrating a basic knowledge of food protection practices as adopted by the division. Those individuals who successfully pass an approved certification examination shall be issued a certificate by the certifying organization, which is valid for a period of five years from the date of issuance. Priority: Intermediate

#3Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in dining room cooler, employee dated **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate27-05-4

Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Hand sink on cook line no running cold water, only hot **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – Observed: No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. No plans on file for establishment Reference: 61C-1.002(5)(c)(1) FAC: (1) The operator of each public food service establishment to be newly constructed, remodeled, converted, or reopened after being out of business more than 12 months shall submit properly prepared facility plans and specifications to the division for review and approval in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 509, F.S. and Rule Chapters 61C-1 and 61C-4, F.A.C. Such plans must be approved by the division as meeting the sanitation and safety requirements provided in law prior to scheduling of an opening inspection and licensing. For remodeling, plan review submittal is not required if the division can otherwise determine that the intended remodeling will not have an impact on any sanitation and safety requirements provided in law or rule. Plan review is not required for applications for change of ownership when no interruption in operation or no change to the establishment occurs. Plan reviews for additional theme park units are not required if such units have been previously reviewed and approved and have no modifications from the originally approved model. Priority: Intermediate

#20Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Shell eggs on cook line held on time with time mark, time added. Procedures emailed to operator at time of inspection **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate

Repeat Violation
#25Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Observed: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Susan Yonally ServSafe completed 10/5/31. No proof training for staff present at time of inspection Reference: 509.049(5) FS: It shall be the duty of each public food service establishment to provide training in accordance with the described rule to all food service employees of the public food service establishment. The public food service establishment may designate any certified food service manager to perform this function. Food service employees must receive certification within 60 days after employment. Certification pursuant to this section shall remain valid for 3 years. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Proof of training for each food service employee shall include the name of the trained employee, the date of birth of the trained employee, the date the training occurred, and the approved food safety training program used. Priority: Intermediate

#30Intermediate16-59-1

Intermediate – Observed: Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Priority: Intermediate

Basic 16

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles over kitchen Priority: Basic

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Observed: Damaged wall next to water heater. Ceiling tiles in kitchen in disrepair. Priority: Basic

#7Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage on prep table in kitchen **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic

Repeat Violation
#9Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Observed: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler Priority: Basic

#10Basic13-03-4

Basic – Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with no hair restraint Priority: Basic

#12Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic

Repeat Violation
#13Basic36-73-4

Basic – Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line Priority: Basic

#15Basic10-20-4

Basic – Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on cook line, operator moved **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-Site
#16Basic22-08-4

Basic – Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of grease in oven **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic

Repeat Violation
#18Basic29-27-4

Basic – Observed: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Operator stated mop sink was stolen from rear of building Priority: Basic

#21Basic23-03-4

Basic – Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of grill and flat top A/C vent cover in walk-in cooler soiled **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic

Repeat Violation
#23Basic33-16-4

Basic – Observed: Open dumpster lid. Priority: Basic

#24Basic29-08-4

Basic – Observed: Plumbing system in disrepair. Behind water heater Priority: Basic

#28Basic21-10-4

Basic – Observed: Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Hanging on oven door Priority: Basic

#31Basic42-01-4

Basic – Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop bucket next to water heater Priority: Basic

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:42 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.