DOWNTOWN DINER
701 FRONT ST, Celebration FL 34747 · 407-566-8696
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 45F-48F more than 4 hours per label. Operator discarded product.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022027291 | Mar 21, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | $200 |
| 4--2018033056 | May 11, 2018 | Aug 6, 2018 | $400 |
| 4--2017024695 | May 5, 2017 | Jun 22, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At small kegerator next to beverage station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple walls throughout kitchen soiled with old food debris
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested dish machine multiple times tested 0pmm.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of seasoning in prep area. Operator removed bowl
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At small kegerator next to beverage station.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee beverages on cutting boards on cooks line, operator removed beverages.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees in preparation of breakfast items without beard guards. Operator had employees put on beard guards.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer on cooks line torn, operator states has gasket on order and waiting for repairs to be performed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood grease drain pipe on cooks line with droplets of grease visible above clean pans at egg station. Operator cleaned pipe.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at beverage station. Operator put items into combro with lid on.
Stored food not covered. Frozen fries in reach in freezer on cooks line not covered. Operator put lids on items
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple walls throughout kitchen soiled with old food debris
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 6lbs can of kidney beans on dry storage rack dented at top seal of can.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in freezer in prep area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cooks line, operator refilled paper dispenser
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to kegerator at server station
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer door on cooks line
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 3 cracked lids on items at front counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour at dry storage area. Operator moved handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and broiler on cook line
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 energy drinks in reach in cooler at front counter, operator moved drinks to employee area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple walls throughout kitchen
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by spoon in handwashing sink in prep area. - operator removed Observed employee dumping and refilling pan of hot water in handwashing sink at beginning of cookline.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 in front bar area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket Operator inverted
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On front counter make table
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer on cookline
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep ovens
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers Vents on ice machine
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish rack
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of breading container across from cookline handwashing sink Operator removed
Dec 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of equipment kitchen area.
Dec 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of ready to eat food at the make table. Operator removed it.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. corn dogs (48F - Cold Holding); ham cheese San (47F - Cold Holding); pork sausage (47F - Cold Holding); cooked cut chicken (52F - Cold Holding) ham cube 50f.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corn dogs (48F - Cold Holding); ham cheese San (47F - Cold Holding); pork sausage (47F - Cold Holding); cooked cut chicken (52F - Cold Holding)
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate and stainless silverware stored at the dishwasher area not inverted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach- in freezer at the kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make table.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of equipment kitchen area.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 45F-48F more than 4 hours per label. Operator discarded product.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by avocado in cookline handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter handwash sink
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dishwasher
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed it
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On back oven doors
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Measuring cup with handle inside pancake batter Operator removed
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