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DAY'S DINER

42247 STATE RD 19, Altoona FL 32702 · 3529014711

Last inspected May 30, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4509042
Grade history
OCT 23
APR 24
MAY 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator placed in refrigerator.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 53f, Cheese 59f, Cut tomato 58f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Eggs 54f, Waffle batter 57f. Operator added ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Directly on top of ice machine.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Rear dish shelf.
Basic/14-20-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -In kitchen.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Oct 31, 2023 · Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Return visit Oct 31, 2023 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Wait station.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Return visit Oct 31, 2023 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Oct 31, 2023 · Time Extended
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Return visit Oct 31, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 27, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings over French fries.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator placed in refrigerator.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 71f, Cut lettuce 52f, Potatoes 70f. Chicken wings 62f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Wait station.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided form.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4

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.