BROADWAY DINER
1380 N BROADWAY AVE, Bartow FL 33830 · 863.934.0735
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Provided a copy by email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the prep tables.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep tables.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the dish drying rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top exterior of the soda dispenser being soiled with a black mold like substance.
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Discussed setting up the three compartment sink. Tested sink at
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork and beef being stored over raw fish and shrimp. Manager corrected storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the prep tables.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the handwashing sink near the cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep tables.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee drinking headphone charging on the prep table. Manager removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the dish drying rack.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket and bag of onions stored on the floor. Manager corrected storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top exterior of the soda dispenser being soiled with a black mold like substance.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 17, 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. Can opener blade soiled. End of the prep table across from the stove.
Dead roaches on premises. Located between wall and the pipe next to prep sink. The roach was removed and the area was sanitized.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen under cooking equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach in coolers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on the prep table across from the stove.
Apr 9, 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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No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Hand washing sink in the service area used as a dump sink. Ice observed in the hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on the shelf near the dishwasher area.
Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Produce walk in cooler.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers of bleach and degreaser.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top section near the ice chute.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drinks on the prep table next to the potato slicer near the stove. Also on the shelf near the microwave across from the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach cooler / freezer gaskets have food debris build up.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on a prep table across from the beverage syrup rack.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the hallway.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the hallway.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on the ledge in the beverage service area with clear liquid inside the bottle. The bottle got labeled as sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice chute.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets. (All)
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over corned beef hash inside the flat top reach in cooler across from the flat grill in the kitchen.
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. Provided a copy by email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and can opener blade soiled. On the prep table across from the stove. Beverage nozzles surface area soiled.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. For quaternary sanitizer no comparison chart.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided a copy by email.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles in the serv/ beverage area not labeled. One with a orange color substance the other one with a green substance.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice chute and blue lining inside the ice machine is soiled with mold- like substance.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Beverage on the prep table while making meatloaf. A pack of Winston cigarettes on a shelf next to clean plates next to the Vulcan oven on the cook line. The cigarettes was removed and the beverage was discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the dishwasher area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain heavily soiled under the ice machine. All floor drains are heavily soiled.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flat top reach in freezer across from the grill on the cook line.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Where produce is stored.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White bulk food containers not labeled. On the bottom shelf on the prep table acfrom the cook line Vulcan 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.