DINOS DRIVE IN
2929 HAVENDALE BLVD · WINTER HAVEN · Polk County · FL 338811831
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
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tuna 2lbs,16 hamburger patties, 5lb bag of cheese, 16 lbs of gizzards,3lbs of tomato, 3lbs ribs, 5 lbs gyro meat 16lbs of chicken left in cooler overnight All at 62f.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna 2lbs,16 hamburger patties, 5lb bag of cheese, 16 lbs of gizzards,3lbs of tomato, 3lbs ribs, 5 lbs gyro meat and 16 lbs of chicken left in cooler overnight at 62f.
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to cook line.
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Basic 4
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light at top right corner of the back door.
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Containers at expo line employees turned face down. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and hamburger thawing at room temperature on shelves. Employee put chicken under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:20 PM.
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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.