AVALON DINER
16106 MARSH RD STE 101, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 407-301-6436
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Gravy,129 f held less than four hours reheated to 167 f.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019058810 | Oct 9, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $480 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean dish without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cold smoked salmon stored over sauces in reach in cooler.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Vents soiled in back line area. Dust build up in the ceiling in the dining room. Residue build up on stove,side of fryer cabinet and back of grill has a residue build up.
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters under the hood suppression system. Exterior of waffle maker has a residue build up.
Oct 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Open package of raw chicken stored over raw beef in upright freezer.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Milk in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Bagel and lox on menu.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters under the hood suppression system. Exterior of waffle maker has a residue build up.
Unwashed strawberries stored over washed melons in walk in cooler.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Gravy,129 f held less than four hours reheated to 167 f.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Ham,45 f held less than four hours transferred to reach in freezer for a quick chill.After.5 hour 40 f
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Hollandaise sauce.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface.Cut lettuce.
Dish storage racks have accumulation of soil residues.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Waffle maker has a residue build up.Ceiling is soiled with dust in the dining room.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Raw Chicken over pork in reach in freezer.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In corner next to steam table.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce and green peppers stored over cut watermelon
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw bacon stored over ready to eat sausage in reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Oven cleaner stored next to soda box area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Egg Benedict.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Water melon in reach in cooler.
Required employee training expired for one employee.To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Shaun Chambers,expired 1/29/23.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Ice machine filters.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.Establishment has 56 seats.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.Tuna salad in reach in cooler.
Unwashed grapes stored over ready to eat melons in reach in cooler.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Ground pork stored over raw bacon in reach in cooler.Open package of ground beef stored next to raw chicken in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking.Butter and creamer at front line area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.American cheese in reach in cooler.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Cooked sausage.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Black cutting boards.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table throughout the establishment.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.License states 48 and establishment has 65 seats.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Paper towel holder at cooks line.
Space in ceiling above oven area.
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