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D & S DINER

5517 COLLEGE DR, Graceville FL 32440 · 850-360-4007

Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4200575
Grade history
JAN 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2025043436Jan 14, 2025Sep 10, 2025$160

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Cooking on flat top not under direct ventilation to draw excessive grease laden vapors out of kitchen properly. Spoke with employee about safety reasons as to why they could not continue to use flat top unless under hood vent.
Basic/36-65-5
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 27, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no food manager certification for establishment. Owner/Operator and cook have food handler certifications.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Apr 25, 2025 · Observed no food manager certification for establishment. Owner had emergency and could not provide a copy at time of call back inspection. Time Extended/Return visit May 27, 2025 · No certified food manager certification for establishment. Admin Complaint
Apr 25, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no food manager certification for establishment. Owner/Operator and cook have food handler certifications.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Apr 25, 2025 · Observed no food manager certification for establishment. Owner had emergency and could not provide a copy at time of call back inspection. Time Extended
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter inside reach in cooler 1 in kitchen area. Food handler moved eggs to bottom shelf at time of inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no food manager certification for establishment. Owner/Operator and cook have food handler certifications.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink near front counter area. Food handler restocked paper towels at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 1 unlabeled spray bottle containing a clear substance stored near mop sink. Owner labeled spray bottle as disinfectant.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area near refrigerator. Owner moved oil to table.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside of mop bucket. Owner hung mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked together without properly drying wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4

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.