DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

DIVE IN FLORIDA EATERY

21 West Main Street
Florida, 33825
Little Mexico
Highlands County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8598009

  • 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor soiled/has accumulation of grey stain/ dust/ dirt in dinning area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8526230

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Observed grease accumulation under fryer area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 16-01-4:Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on top of microwave at waitstation.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.observed visibly corroded metal ice scoop . Owner discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor soiled/has accumulation of grey stain/ dust/ dirt in dinning area.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in toaster oven.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed dried spices removed from original packaging with no common name label in storage shelves over prep area.
  • 16-59-1:Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed dishmachine not dispensing sanitizer at proper strength. Found at 0ppm. May not use machine until able to dispense sanitizer at 50 to 100 ppm.

Inspection Date: 10/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8525885

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed roof leak and tiles water damaged in storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368172

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed roof leak and tiles water damaged in storage area. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Unable to properly sanitize to 50 ppm corrected to 50 ppm during inspection. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two door prep top (); veggie burger meat 1lb(51F); sauerkraut 1/2 pint (49F - Cold Holding); Olive tappenaude 1 pint (52F - Cold Holding); ground beef 5 lbs (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken 8 lbs (52F - Cold Holding); cube steak 3 lbs(51F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms 1pint (51F48 - Cold Holding); sliced cheeses 4 lbs (52F - Cold Holding); tindie butter 1pint (49F - Cold Holding); brined onions 2qts (49F - Cold Holding); Cuban sandwiches 8ea (52F - Cold Holding) cooler unable to hold foods at 41F or colder. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed gloves under soap dispenser at wait station. Warning
  • 36-65-5:Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen and dining area. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected to 50 ppm during inspection. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Observed two door prep top (); veggie burger meat (51F); sauerkraut (49F - Cold Holding); Olive tappenaude (52F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cube steak (51F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (51F48 - Cold Holding); sliced cheeses 4 lbs (52F - Cold Holding); tindie butter 1pint (49F - Cold Holding); brined onions 2qts (49F - Cold Holding); Cuban sandwiches 8ea (52F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two door prep top (); veggie burger meat (51F); sauerkraut (49F - Cold Holding); Olive tappenaude (52F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cube steak (51F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (51F48 - Cold Holding); sliced cheeses 4 lbs (52F - Cold Holding); tindie butter 1pint (49F - Cold Holding); brined onions 2qts (49F - Cold Holding); Cuban sandwiches 8ea (52F - Cold Holding), in cooler from day before. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Warning