ROUTE 66 DINER
13824 US Highway 19
Florida, 34667
Pasco County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 9/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Owner stated he has purchased the test through 360 training, but has not yet completed it. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Observed no proof of food manager for establishment. Operator has not completed certification. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Owner stated he has purchased the test through 360 training, but has not yet completed it. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/12/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - - 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**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - 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**
- 01B-13-4:High 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-02-5:High 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-02-5:High 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
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/12/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - - 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**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - 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**
- 01B-13-4:High 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**
- 01B-02-5:High 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**
- 03A-02-5:High 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
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1: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
- 23-03-4: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
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold-like substance in whipped butter and inside of container in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 01B-13-4: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
- 01B-02-5: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
- 03A-02-5: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
- 53A-01-7: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
- 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer in establishment. Establishment had incorrect bleach at time of inspection. Employee went and got approved sanitizer by the end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager for establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Dennis W. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/26/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef burgers stored over fully cooked chicken in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with an accusation of food debris. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager for establishment. 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/23/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium sanitizer
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).