DOWNTOWN DINER
605 SOUTH HOPKINS AVE, Titusville FL 32796 · 321-603-0211
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham 45F recommend to rapid chill
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,080
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2020053159 | Oct 8, 2020 | May 26, 2021 | $800 |
| 4--2020000432 | Dec 10, 2019 | Feb 21, 2020 | $200 |
| 4--2016048789 | Aug 3, 2016 | Nov 29, 2016 | $1,080 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on cook line touched soiled screen to clear order with same gloves, then went to touching food items. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing. Cook washed hands and changed gloves.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork loin stored under raw comminuted sausage and sausage links in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap container stored next to potato bag on shelf by walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 2 missing vacuum breakers in storage room by mop sink
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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. Missing for Amanda
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Amanda and Deanthony
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salsa container. Operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and beverage container stored on shelf next to single service items and food to be served to customers by walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid broken in ware washing area
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty fan in kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored on server area not protected. Operator placed in a container with lid.
Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust Exterior of soda machine around nozzles
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezer in kitchen
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Per Operator, Butter cups were pulled out at 8 am. Still within 4 hour window
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib by oven in kitchen
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen
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.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink on kitchen cook line And in men restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust Exterior of soda machine around nozzles
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezer in kitchen
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line had cooking items stored in the sink. Operator remove items
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not labeled sanitizer. Operator labeled it sanitizer
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of flour. Operator removed bowl from container
Mar 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Microwave soiled Interior of reach in cooler soiled.
Door on ice machine broken
Gaskets soiled on cook line cooler. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Jan 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over fish in the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham 45F recommend to rapid chill
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front line hand sink used as dump and back line hand items in the hand sink
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lance
Microwave soiled Interior of reach in cooler soiled.
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/
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 Training for on staff employees.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In hand sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop cooked potatoes
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Door on ice machine broken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at the server station.
Gaskets soiled on cook line cooler. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese range 42F to 50F due to being over stocked. Cooked placed in cooler to rapid chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter pats pulled out at 8:00
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary over 500 ppm manager remade found at 200 ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line has utensils and food debris
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. spray bottle not labeled at server counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cook lines ceiling and vents are soiled and have an accumulation of dust
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No receptacle in women's restroom
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee behind cook line no hair restraint. Cook put on hair restraint
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice machine door in dish room in disrepair
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign for handwashing provided on cook line and restrooms.
Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food storage containers. Sugar, flour etc.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Removed by operator
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 previous date, heavy whipping cream in reach in cooler in cooks line not dated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained/soiled cutting boards on cooks line make tables.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.hws at the wait station being used as a dump sink, ice in hand wash sink.
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. New employee on site, Derek, first day, no employee agreement in place, operator printed reports and had employee sign while inspection was taking place
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Items identified on menu as being raw (Benedict's) and serve eggs cooked any style but no Consumer advisory on menu or posted. Operator printed CAand posted immediately
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ceiling of ice bin at the ice machine soiled,
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stainless steel mixing bowls stored on top shelf not inverted, corrected
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door to ice bin broken.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler drawers on cooks line, reach in freezer interior soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line with clear liquid not labeled, corrected water
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed grill cook crack raw shell eggs and then apply gloves without first hand washing when he changed tasks, reeducted and corrected. Observed Dish washer touching cleaned dishes without first handwashing after touching multiple surfaces, corrected and re-educated, dishes also rehashed.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer unit with repackaged raw chicken stored over raw fish items, corrected by operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cooks line not accessible, soiled spatulas and wiping cloths stored in hand wash sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on menu and not identified, and no consumable advisory on the menu. Both corrected while the inspection was taking place
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line and wait station, both corrected
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. Vadrey, grill cook working on site for over 2 months, no employee agreement for employee, operator printed agreement and had employee sign while inspection was taking place.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lance and Verday both employed over 60 days, currently without food safety training
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish room ceiling vents
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages stored over prep table on cooks line, corrected
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored over slicer in prep area, removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of cups on the wait station.
Equipment in poor repair. Door gasket broken on upright reach in freezer on cooks line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front counter reach in cooler unit holding unopened milk without ambient air thermometer, corrected by operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents on cooks line soiled, exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line reach in cooler unit with old food debris interior and upright reach in freezer unit on cooks line, soiled interior
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler make table on cooks line with standing water interior.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Front counters and wait station area with exposed wood
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles with clear liquid(water) not labeled on cooks line
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.