BIG TOMS DINER
1151 HAVENDALE BLVD, Winter Haven FL 33881 · 5616768289
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 50 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator, for printing. Printed and posted.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017060413 | Nov 22, 2017 | Jan 17, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in cooler door.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed near oven, hand wash station and food preparation table in corner, also in dish area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under, behind and between kitchen equipment.
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Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on sink next to oven on cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm), operator diluted to correct.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cooked potatoes in reach in cooler nearest oven, employee moved potatoes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on soda nozzles near cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior white shield.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under, behind and between kitchen equipment.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed around soda nozzles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoes on floor on cook line, employee removed potatoes from floor.
Water leaking from pipe, observed at hand sink in service station by cook line.
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator, for printing. Printed and posted.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in sink at front counter, operator removed utensils.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator form.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment in kitchen.
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on both reach in coolers doors on cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind equipment on cook line.
Sep 9, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lbs of sweet corn dented. Operator threw can away.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 6lbs of cheese, 1 head of lettuce, 2lbs of ham 1lbs of tomato all 50f left in cooler on cook line overnight per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 6lbs of cheese, 1 head of lettuce, 2lbs of ham 1lbs of tomato all 50f left in cooler on cook line overnight per operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee put opener in dishwasher. Reach in cooler cutting boards stained.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Hand sink on cook line next to ware washing area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink on cook line and in ware washing area. Employee replaced paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap on hand sink on cook line. Employee replaced soap.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of surface cleaner at front counter in dining room. Employee put labels on bottles.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cups on expo counter above plates. Employee removed cups.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat on expo window shelf. Purses on shelf with single service items at front counter. Operator removed all personal items.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on both reach in coolers doors on cook line.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind equipment on cook line.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over feta cheese in the top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from the flat grill. The eggs was removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small yellow cutting board is soiled with black mold-like substance located on the table next to the ice machine. Can opener blade soiled. Located at the end of the prep table next to the ice machine. The can opener was removed to the dishwasher area to be cleaned,rinsed and sanitized.
Fan in the kitchen mounted on the wall at the end of the cook line is accumulated with dust..
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of portion cups stored on the floor in the hallway next to the can good rack.
Aug 22, 2023□ 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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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet. On the hand washing sink in the kitchen near the oven.
Aug 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Product inside the large flip top reach in cooler and walk in cooler. meatloaf (48F - Cold Holding); mixed cheese (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (47F - Cold Holding); spinach (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (48F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (48F - Cold Holding); (48F); feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (48F - Cold Holding); ribs (48F - Cold Holding); meatballs (44F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler across from the flat grill. turkey slices (47F - Cold Holding); roast beef (47F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meatloaf (48F - Cold Holding); mixed cheese (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (47F - Cold Holding); spinach (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (48F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (48F - Cold Holding); (48F); feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (48F - Cold Holding); ribs (48F - Cold Holding); meatballs (44F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler across from the flat grill. turkey slices (47F - Cold Holding); roast beef (47F - Cold Holding) inside the walk 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs on the cook line. Employee was able to determine the time and marked the time.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small green cutting board with black mold-like substance build up. On the prep table in the prepping area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher/prep area blocked by a stack of white buckets. The buckets were removed.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of potatoes on the floor under The Blodgett Oven. Product was removed from off the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in water at 100F. The operator discarded the water.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet. On the hand washing sink in the kitchen near the oven.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.