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BIG TOMS DINER

1151 HAVENDALE BLVD · WINTER HAVEN · Polk County · FL 33881

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 9, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3499551
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8880878
DBPR license6304397

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority8 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lbs of sweet corn dented. Operator threw can away.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 6lbs of cheese, 1 head of lettuce, 2lbs of ham 1lbs of tomato all 50f left in cooler on cook line overnight per operator.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 6lbs of cheese, 1 head of lettuce, 2lbs of ham 1lbs of tomato all 50f left in cooler on cook line overnight per operator.

Intermediate 8

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee put opener in dishwasher. Reach in cooler cutting boards stained. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.

#11Intermediate31A-01-4

Intermediate – No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Hand sink on cook line next to ware washing area.

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink on cook line and in ware washing area. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap on hand sink on cook line. Employee replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate05-10-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

#15Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of surface cleaner at front counter in dining room. Employee put labels on bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cups on expo counter above plates. Employee removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat on expo window shelf. Purses on shelf with single service items at front counter. Operator removed all personal items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on both reach in coolers doors on cook line.

#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind equipment on cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.