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DEE'S RESTAURANT

373 ROCHE AVENUE, Vernon FL 32462 · 850-535-6449

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats76
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7700169
Grade history
JAN 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
FEB 26
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none 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--2020003711Nov 14, 2019Feb 14, 2020$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled,by three compartment sink and dish machine area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Both Bathroom located outside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor outside storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from faucet/handle,employee hand sink back kitchen area.
Basic/29-11-4
The state's own report →
Feb 12, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In server area ice scoop handle in ice bin in soda machine.
Basic/10-08-5
Jun 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Feb 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on June 1, 2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on breakfast menu where eggs are cooked to order.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor underneath handwash sink in dish area. Food handler moved oil to dry storage racks.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 29, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil in containers stored on floor in outside dry storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 chemical spray bottles hanging on dish area.
High priority/41-10-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed one spray bottle with no name to identify substance.
Intermediate/41-17-4

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.