ROUTE 66 DINER
13824 US 19 · HUDSON · Pasco County · FL 34667
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-13-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed grouper thawed in walk-in cooler at 38F not removed from commercially sealed packaging indicating on label that the item needs to be removed from packaging before thawing. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: No grouper in establishment today. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Observed 4 grouper fillets thawed in package not removed from commercially sealed packaging with indication on label on box that the item needs to be removed from packaging before thawing. Issued stop sale. Discussed with operator. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed American Sliced Cheese (47F – Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese Blend (46F – Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (46F – Cold Holding); Milk (46F – Cold Holding); Roast Beef (47F – Cold Holding); Pulled Pork (45F – Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (47F – Ambient Air Temperature); Whipped Butter (45F – Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (45F – Cold Holding); Chili (47F – Cold Holding) and Raw Bacon (45F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler at 2:30 PM. Employee stated the cooler was last checked at 9 AM and was at 40F but temperatures have not been taken again. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: hot dogs 50F, raw chicken 49F, shredded mixed cheese 46F, sliced tomatoes 53F, sliced pepper jack cheese 61F, sliced roast beef 50F, sliced Gouda 55F, canned mushrooms 42F, **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Observed Swiss White American Cheese (47F – Cold Holding); Milk (47F – Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese Blend (47F – Cold Holding); Sauerkraut (47F – Cold Holding); Grouper (45F – Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (46F – Cold Holding); Chili (51F – Cold Holding); Yellow American Cheese (46F – Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (46F – Cold Holding); Provolone Cheese (46F – Cold Holding); and Canned Mushrooms (46F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler at 11:19 AM. Operator stated a temperature has not yet been taken of the walk-in cooler and the items had been in the cooler overnight. Issued stop sale on items. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American Sliced Cheese (47F – Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese Blend (46F – Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (46F – Cold Holding); Milk (46F – Cold Holding); Roast Beef (47F – Cold Holding); Pulled Pork (45F – Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (47F – Ambient Air Temperature); Whipped Butter (45F – Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (45F – Cold Holding); Chili (47F – Cold Holding) and Raw Bacon (45F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler at 2:30 PM. Employee stated the cooler was last checked at 9 AM and was at 40F but temperatures have not been taken again. See stop sale. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: In reach in cooler on cook line -hot dogs 50F, raw chicken 49F, shredded mixed cheese 46F, sliced tomatoes 53F, sliced pepper jack cheese 61F, sliced roast beef 50F, sliced Gouda 55F, canned mushrooms 42F, temperatures not taken since Tuesday evening , see stop sale Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Observed Swiss White American Cheese (47F – Cold Holding); Milk (47F – Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese Blend (47F – Cold Holding); Sauerkraut (47F – Cold Holding); Grouper (45F – Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (46F – Cold Holding); Chili (51F – Cold Holding); Yellow American Cheese (46F – Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (46F – Cold Holding); Provolone Cheese (46F – Cold Holding); and Canned Mushrooms (46F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler at 11:19 AM. Operator stated a temperature has not yet been taken of the walk-in cooler and the items had been in the cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
53A-01-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification for Dennis W. No proof of food manager for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Has pd for test with 360Training, has not yet taken test. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Observed no proof of food manager for establishment. Owner stated he has purchased the test through 360 training, but has not yet completed it. Only employees at this time are Dennis W. (Owner) and Mya S. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 2
06-09-1Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed grouper thawed in walk-in cooler at 38F not removed from commercially sealed packaging indicating on label that the item needs to be removed from packaging before thawing. See stop sale. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: No grouper this visit **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Observed 4 grouper fillets thawed in package not removed from commercially sealed packaging with indication on label on box that the item needs to be removed from packaging before thawing. Discussed with operator. See stop sale. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vent above bun toaster and above handwash sink off cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease, dust, and food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Observed vent above bun toaster and above handwash sink off cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease, dust, and food debris at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:27 PM.
Violation category totals
2 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.