DINER 129
9929 170 TER STE 101, Mc Alpin FL 32062
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Rodent nesting area in corner of kitchen, near back door. Nesting area consists of small pieces of foam.
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed acceptable bacteriological report dated 1/25/2025
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by soft drink syrup boxes next to ice machine
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Soft drink syrup box and tray of juice in plastic bottles on floor in dry goods storage area
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil stored with handle touching food product( grits). Handle removed from product.
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Open pan containing raw hamburger meat stored on shelf directly above package of whole portions of beef that has not been needle injected or blade tenderized. Manager moved the in-tact beef above the ground beef during this inspection. 2. Bowl containing pooled raw eggs (french toast mix) stored on shelf directly above flat containing raw shell eggs inside reach-in cooler at front counter. An employee moved the french toast mix to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee at front counter cleaned thr cutting board with a wiping cloth with gloved hands, then proceeded to plate biscuits and gravy without washing hands or changing gloves.
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. Two employees working in kitchen and handling food without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser in warewash area. Manager added the proper label during this inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored down inside cut potatoes in reach-in cooler at front counter. Manager replaced the bowl with a handled scoop during this inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured in dry storage area. Manager tied the co2 tank during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two employee phones on shelf above prep table near cookline. Manager removed both phones from thr area during this inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster behind building.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor at cookline. Manager removed the bucket from the floor during this inspection.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter at front counter held using Time as a Public Health Control with time marks of 8-12. Current time is 12:40pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Butter at front counter held using Time as a Public Health Control with time marks of 8-12. Current time is 12:40pm. Stop sale issued.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened package containing hotdogs missing date mark. Manager unsure when the package was opened and voluntarily discarded the hotdogs during this inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured near back door of kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop stored down inside flour in bin near cookline. Manager used a glove to reposition the scoop during this inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign near rear cookline reads "Hand Wash Only" and does not actually instruct employees to wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine soiled with mold-like substance
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling and vent near rear cookline soiled with dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket beside back door of kitchen.
Aug 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Manager had an employee clean the microwave during this inspection.
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. Establishment is currently on open warning for no proof of approved food handler training for any employees with a callback date of 08/10/2025.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan of meatloaf missing date mark in reach-in cooler in storage area near cookline. Employee stated it was cooked on 07/05 and added proper date mark during this inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle stored down inside pan of potatoes in refrigerated drawer below grill. Employee removed cup from potatoes during this inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured near back door of kitchen. An employee gently laid the co2 tanks on their side during this inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing signs throughout establishment read "Hand Wash Only" and do not actually instruct employees to wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around lemonade nozzle at fountain machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open behind building.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut tomato on cutting board at cookline with sticker still attached.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling light near rear cookline soiled with dust.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused ice machine and smoker stored behind building.
Jul 10, 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
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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. No proof of any food handler training for any employees. One server stated she was hired more than 60 days prior to this inspection.
May 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Tubes of raw ground sausage stored on shelf above packages of raw bacon inside reach-in cooler in storage room at end of cookline. Employee moved the raw ground sausage to a lower shelf during this inspection.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Interior of refrigerator in storage room at end of cookline rusted.
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. No proof of any food handler training for any employees. One server stated she was hired more than 60 days prior to this inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan of cooked greens missing date mark on shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee stated the greens were cooked on 5/4 and added the proper date mark during this inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee's personal lunch stored on shelf directly above heads of lettuce inside cooler in kitchen, near three-compartment sink. Employee moved personal food to the bottom shelf during his inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven door handle at cookline. Employee removed tongs from door handle during this inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted anywhere inside establishment.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wall in kitchen above pickup window soiled with dust. 2. Floor below fryer soiled with grease.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused restaurant equipment stored outside behind restaurant.
Feb 27, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Open pan containing raw chicken stored on shelf above pan containing raw fish inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager removed fish from shelf below raw chicken during this inspection. 2. Pan containing raw hamburger meat stored on shelf directly above box containing raw shell eggs. Manager moved raw hamburger meat to the lower shelf during this inspection.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. 55 rodent droppings on floor in kitchen near reach-in cooler in dry storage area. 2. More than 50 rodent droppings on floor in kitchen, below dry storage shelving in corner of storage room. 3. 72 rodent droppings on floor in kitchen, in dry storage room below seasonings shelf. 4. Three rodent droppings on top of box containing sandwich frilled picks, on shelf in dry storage area. 5. 8 rodent droppings on shelf in dry storage area of kitchen, around receipt papers. 6. Seven rodent droppings on top of boxes containing wax paper on dry storage shelf in storage area of kitchen. 7. Five rodent droppings on floor in kitchen near handwashing sink at cookline. 8. More than 75 rodent droppings on lower portion of prep table at cookline, beside clean dishes. 9. 25 rodent droppings on lower portion of prep table at far side of cookline, near three-compartment sink.
Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Rodent nesting area in corner of kitchen, near back door. Nesting area consists of small pieces of foam.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One package of fish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach-in cooler at cookline. The fish is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. One employee with painted and/or artificial nails scooped ice without gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on refrigerated make-table near cookline stained with black substance.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Dishwasher and manager both unable to locate test strips for quaternary sanitizer used in three-compartment sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee, Kelly, working with food in kitchen who does not have proof of food handler training. Kelly was present during the last inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. One package of fish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach-in cooler at cookline. The fish is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor under and around equipment throughout kitchen heavily soiled with food debris, pieces of foam, and/or dirt. 2. Wall above reach-in cooler across from cookline soiled with dust. 3. Wall in kitchen over pickup window soiled with dust. 4. Air vents on ceiling in kitchen near three-compartment sink soiled with dust.
Nov 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler across from three-compartment sink: One ziplock bag containing sliced tomatoes with date mark of 9/3.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Two pans containing raw hamburger meat stored on shelf directly above raw shell eggs inside reach-in cooler at cookline in rear kitchen. Employee moved the hamburger meat to another shelf during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In crockpot in rear kitchen: chili (120F-128F - Reheating since 7:30). Manager stated the chili was cooked the previous day and began reheating at 7:30am. The time is now 10:05am.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In crockpot in rear kitchen: chili (120F-128F - Reheating since 7:30). Manager stated the chili was cooked the previous day and began reheating at 7:30am. The time is now 10:05am. Stop sale issued.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing degreaser stored on shelf in back of kitchen directly beside clean dishes. Employee removed spray bottle from area during this inspection.
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/ No proof of certified food manager for establishment.
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. No proof of food handler training for any employees. Manager stated one employee present has been employed for two months and another has been employed for more than two months.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks near back door of kitchen not secured.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. 1. Cardboard lining shelving inside reach-in freezer near back door of kitchen. 2. Cardboard lining shelving of bread rack below front counter.
Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Handheld bug zapper hanging in front kitchen at front counter.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Copy of last inspection unavailable upon request.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on cooler and freezer doors throughout kitchen soiled with mold-like substances. 2. Bottom interior of reach-in freezer near storage area soiled with brown substance. 3. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in rear kitchen soiled with mold-like substance.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Several boxes in mop sink closet, blocking access to mop sink.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust.
Feb 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Plastic pan containing fully-cooked hotdogs with date mark of 01/22 on shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw hamburger meat stored on shelf above two gallons of milk inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee moved milk to the top shelf during this inspection. Pan containing raw pork and plate containing raw beef stored on shelf above frozen onion rings inside freezer. Employee removed raw items for. Shelf during this inspection.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee at cookline cracked a raw shell egg and washed gloved hands in handwash sink behind front counter several times. Manager had employee wash hands before co tinting to work at cookline. Inspector educated employee on proper handwashing and glove use.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Server with painted and/or artificial nails scooped ice at front counter without wearing gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on prep table at cookline soiled with black substance. Employee washed the can opener during this inspection.
Aug 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 10 high priority.
10 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Two bottles of pain relief pills stored on shelf in kitchen beside microwave and clean plates. Manager removed bottles from shelf during this inspection.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hand on a soiled wiping cloth and continued working with food at the grill. Inspector had employee stop and wash hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched hamburger bun with bare hand. Stop sale issued. Inspector had employee replace bun.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Pan of tomatoes stored in pan on counter at cookline covered with a mold-like substance. Manager discarded tomatoes during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen across from fryers: pan of raw beef stored above cooked meatloaf. Separate pan of raw beef stored above gallon of milk. Inspector had manager moved both pans to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Inside reach-in cooler in storage area of kitchen: Pan of raw beef stored above fried chicken. Inspector had manager move pan of raw beef to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen near three-compartment sink: Hotdogs with date mark of 5/17. Manager stated the hotdogs were frozen on 5/17, then thawed on Tuesday, 8/8. Inside reach-in cooler in prep area: Pot of chili with date mark of 8/3. Meat sauce prepared in-site with date mark of 8/8.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On counter at cookline across from fryers: butter (67F - Cold Holding) at 9:25am. Manager stated the butter had been stored on the counter since 6am. Inspector had manager place butter in the freezer to cool. Butter 57F at 10:10am. On prep table at cookline behind front counter: butter (74F - Cold Holding) at 9:40am. Employee stated the butter had been stored on the counter since 6am. Inspector had manager place butter in the freezer to cool. Butter 53F at 10:10am, stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at cookline across from fryers: butter (67F - Cold Holding) at 9:25am. Manager stated the butter had been stored on the counter since 6am. Inspector had manager place butter in the freezer to cool. Butter 57F at 10:10am, stop sale issued. On counter at cookline across from fryers: sliced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding). Tomatoes were covered in a mold-like substance. Stop sale issued. On prep table at cookline behind front counter: butter (74F - Cold Holding) at 9:40am. Employee stated the butter had been stored on the counter since 6am. Inspector had manager place butter in the freezer to cool. Butter 53F at 10:10am, stop sale issued. On prep table at cookline behind front counter: butter (66F - Cold Holding) at 9:40am. Employee stated this pan of butter had been stored on the counter since 8am. Inspector had employee place butter into the freezer to cool to 41F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of "OdoBan" air freshener stored on top of reach-in cooler containing food and beside condiments. Manager removed spray bottle from on top of cooler during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot behind building near back door.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink cup stored inside handwash sink behind front counter. Employee removed cup from sink during this inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary chemical test kit unavailable for three-compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen near storage area missing hand towels. Manager replenished towels during this inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Hotdogs with date mark of 5/17 on shelf inside reach-in cooler in kitchen near three-compartment sink. Manager stated the hotdogs were frozen on 5/17, then thawed on Tuesday, 8/8. Stop sale issued.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Well water report unavailable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table in kitchen beside condiments. Manager removed drink cup from table during this inspection. Employee drink cup stored on reach-in freezer at cookline behind front counter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cups wet nested on shelf in kitchen near fountain machine.
Food stored on floor. Jug of frying oil stored on floor in kitchen across from fryers.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid behind building left open.
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