BROKEN SPUR DINER
BROKEN SPUR DINER maintains a 2.6/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in ARCADIA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 5 reports on file
10 Polk Avenue
Florida, 34266
DeSoto County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/23/2026· 2w ago
Visit ID: 13593863
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer in back storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: **Time Extended**
- 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed hood system without hood filters and not operational, flat grill, burners and two counter top fryers are in use. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: **Time Extended**
12/11/2025· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 13495886
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 3 int, 6 basic
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without a beard guard on, cook put one on. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer in back storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris, owner cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on pan of food in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees drink in reach in cooler at front counter with restaurant drinks, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed solution stored on the floor next to the sink in the kitchen, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw turkey stored over pie shells in the reach in freezer in storage area, owner moved the turkey. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 11 small mason jars of honey, 3 large mason jars of peach jam and 3 syrup bottles of syrup on the front counter that is cottage food being sold from a customer, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Observed no proof of any training for S. Beauvias, L. Shadduck and D. Salatino. Warning
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed bag steak with date of 11/10/25 marked on it, owner stated was pulled from reach in freezer on 12/9/25 without properly dating it. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pan of clam chowder in the reach in cooler made yesterday, not date marked or labeled, owner corrected by putting date and label. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed hood system without hood filters and not operational, flat grill, burners and two counter top fryers are in use. Repeat Violation
8/18/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10876345
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 4 int, 4 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed couple of cutting boards grooved in the kitchen.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer in the storage area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers on the shelves in kitchen.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed hard raw shell eggs over cheese and butter in the reach in cooler, owner moved. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and laundry detergent next to flour, oil and bottle water in the back storage, owner moved. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with old food debris on it.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the handwashing sink at the front counter. Repeat Violation
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pancake batter sitting on counter with no 4 hour written plan, primed a copy and went over owner. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed two pans of spaghetti meat sauce made yesterday without a date marked on it.
- 45-06-4:Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher behind a reach in cooler with no access.
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed flat grill, burners and fryers in use without an operation hood system. Repeat Violation
4/18/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8858814
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 4 basic
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knives stored in between equipment. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the screen door, fan and ceiling vent soiled with grease in the kitchen.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a white container without a label. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling ready to eat food after handling soiled equipment without changing gloves or washing hands.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink with pans inside. Operator moved items.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed fryers, flat grill and burners in use in the kitchen without a hood system.
8/13/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8856070
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 1 basic