DINOS DRIVE IN
2929 HAVENDALE BLVD, Winter Haven FL 33881 · (941)967-0230
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
MAR 24
AUG 24
AUG 24
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 3024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016048720 | Oct 18, 2016 | Jan 4, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blue scrubber in hand sink in center food preparation area, employee removes scrubber from hand sink..
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed for Cindy Patsourkas.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken liver stored over raw fish in 3-door reach in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator procedures.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on shelves where cooked chicken is stored, between equipment, on garbage can lids.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 20 hamburger patties left in cooler overnight at 50f degrees per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 20 hamburger patties left in cooler overnight at 50f degrees per operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Dry storage shelves.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Corner of kitchen next to the cooler i front of the tea machine. Grease underneath fryers on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil behind fryer on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind and in between fryers heavily soiled with food debris and grease. Hood system.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour in dry storage.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tuna 2lbs,16 hamburger patties, 5lb bag of cheese, 16 lbs of gizzards,3lbs of tomato, 3lbs ribs, 5 lbs gyro meat 16lbs of chicken left in cooler overnight All at 62f.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna 2lbs,16 hamburger patties, 5lb bag of cheese, 16 lbs of gizzards,3lbs of tomato, 3lbs ribs, 5 lbs gyro meat and 16 lbs of chicken left in cooler overnight at 62f.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to cook line.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light at top right corner of the back door.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Containers at expo line employees turned face down.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and hamburger thawing at room temperature on shelves. Employee put chicken under running water.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 3024
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Yellow rice 128F inside the steam table.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Bottom of the white plastic panel.
Food stored on floor. Pan of rice. Rice was removed from off the floor.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 400 ppm operator added more water chlorine 100 ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Plastic bin at top of ice machine soiled with black mold like substance. Ice is not touching the top of machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath ice machine. Behind equipment on cook line soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Box of catfish and oil on the flower In ware washing area.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle heavily soiled.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease. Equipment on cook line soiled with food debris and grease.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Pepsi cooler shelves.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
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.