DAVENPORT DINER INC
40230 US 27 N #240, Davenport FL 33837 · 863-353-2649
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over washed produce. Observed raw checked stored on top of washed and peeled potatoes. Manager moved chicken to shelf segregated from produce.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed 10 thawed packaged salmon filets, with indications on packaging to remove from packaging prior to thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shelled egg wash being held out at 67F. Cracked shelled eggs on egg station out on prep table held at 54F, cracked shelled eggs held at 45F. Manager placed time marking on all shelled egg products held out.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cambro stored in prep hand wash sink.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloths on top of cooked bacon in prep area. Employee removed towel.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In back prep area. Employee removed knives.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 10 thawed packaged salmon filets, with indications on packaging to remove from packaging prior to thawing. See stop sale.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of corn on dry food storage shelf.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed male dishwasher handle clean cambro after handling soiled dishes with out washing hands in dish area. Informed dishwasher of proper handwashing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat lunch meats. Operators switched shelving.
Handwash sink not accessible. Observed large kitchen spoon in sink. Employee removed spoon from sink.
Accumulation of yellow mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed yellow mold like debris in ice machine on shield. Manager had dishwasher wipe down ice machine.
Damaged can food not properly segregated. Observed two dented cans of corn on dry food storage shelf.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors near ice machine soiled.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed built up ice around door, fan housing and rear of the unit.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed Two knives being stored in between flip top unit and steam well. Operator removed knives from in between units.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tong handle touching cooked bacon in walk in cooler. Manager removed tongs from the bacon.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs provided for handwashing sink in dish area, or prep area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed both shared dumpsters lids open.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler in food preparation area. Employee moved drink to segregated area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored in open non sealed container. Manager put filters in container with a lid.
Apr 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Operator removed Chicken wings over beef in walk in freezer on shelf.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has test strips but they are expired.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs from fryer door on cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean shelf in ware washing area.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cutting board on cook line stained with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Employee removed box of oil and home fries from floor in prep area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Not knives but spatulas in between equipment on cook line. Employee removed spatulas and took to dishwasher.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Drink on the small red cutting board on top of the flat top reach in cooler across from the 4 burner stove. The drink was discarded.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line. Egg station.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Pack of Marlboro Gold pack with a cigarette lighter on top of a can of Angela Mia All Purpose Crushed Tomatoes on the shelf across from the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Cigarettes was removed.
Food stored on floor. A case of fries on the floor inside the walk in freezer. The fries was removed from off the floor.
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken and ground beef in prep sink. Employee moved meat to walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and can opener blade soiled.
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.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of potatoes and pickles on the walk in cooler floors. Boxes of oil on the floor by ice machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Drinks In walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind equipment In ware washing area and cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour not labeled.
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.