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LITTLE JOHNS DINER

LITTLE JOHNS DINER has 7 health inspections on file for its WINTER HAVEN location, with an overall rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

Cypress Gardens Road
Winter Haven, Florida, 33884
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/31/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13656305

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing food on the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing food on the cook line. Admin Complaint
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler. Admin Complaint
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Water leaking from faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink. Admin Complaint
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine sanitizer at 00ppm. Operator discontinued using the dishmachine. I had the operator to setup the 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine sanitizer at 00ppm. Operator discontinued using the dishmachine. I had the operator to setup the 3 compartment sink. Run dishwasher 3 times 0ppm Admin Complaint
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. The only Certified Food Manager in the establishment certificate is expired. Paul Houvardas 11-11-2020. National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ServSafe Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. The only Certified Food Manager in the establishment certificate is expired. Paul Houvardas 11-11-2020. National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ServSafe **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: 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 Admin Complaint

3/20/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13517910

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 5 int, 3 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing food on the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine sanitizer at 00ppm. Operator discontinued using the dishmachine. I had the operator to setup the 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Sanitizer available not approved for Food contact surface. The operator sent an employee to buy the correct chlorine bleach that's approved for food contact surface. Chlorine sanitizer is at 100 ppm. Warning
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. The only Certified Food Manager in the establishment certificate is expired. Paul Houvardas 11-11-2020. National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ServSafe Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen and dishwasher area. 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen. Warning

9/11/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10955760

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2021 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. Eyeglasses on the cutting board on the reach in cooler across from the cook line. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator cooking food on the cook line. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In the dry storage area. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2025. Admin Complaint
  • 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

8/15/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8789751

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair net.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.

2/20/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8506812

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

2/20/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8506438

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/22/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8348249

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 3 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on the flat top reach in cooler across from the fryers. 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