DUTCHER'S DINER
1012 W MAIN ST, Avon Park FL 33825 · 863.453.8824
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one roach on the prep table in the kitchen, one roach on baseboard next to prep table in kitchen, operator removed and one live roach under a prep table in the back of the kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016037468 | Jul 20, 2016 | Aug 23, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles and vents dusty with debris.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in wait staff area, with water in between and not air drying properly.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease under and next to fryer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in the kitchen.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand washing sink in kitchen, owner placed one up.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over cooked sausage patty's in the reach in cooler on the cook line and raw sausage links over a case of butter chips in the reach in cooler in the kitchen, owner moved both items to the bottom shelves.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed raw hard shell eggs out at room temperature with no written plan, sent owner an email of the copy of procedures.
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. Observed Swai Filets, 6 individual thawed out in the packaging in the reach in cooler in the kitchen, owner voluntarily discarded. Stop sale.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed the side door with a gap on side and underneath.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup on the floor next to the fryer in the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in back of kitchen.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a tube of raw ground beef over a container of pickles, operator moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs in the hand washing sink in the kitchen, operator moved.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed raw hard shell eggs at room temperature, with no written, printed operator and went over.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a couple of cutting boards with grooves in them, on the prep tables.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employees drink on the prep table next to the cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a phone on the shelf on the cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer in the kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a wet soiled cloth on the prep table in the kitchen.
Apr 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on the cook line cutting board is grooved in several places.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gasket in the reach in cooler and a gasket in the reach in freezer in the kitchen torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under fryer and wall next to wall accumulated with grease and food debris.
Apr 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a carry out bag of biscuits, explained to operator what correct bags to use, operator voluntarily discarded biscuits.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage over bottle tomato juice in the reach in cooler in the back of kitchen, operator moved to different shelf.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one roach on the prep table in the kitchen, one roach on baseboard next to prep table in kitchen, operator removed and one live roach under a prep table in the back of the kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 18 whipped butter cups in a pan out on the counter at 74 degrees, operator stated they have been on the counter for awhile, operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 18 whipped butter cups in a pan out on the counter at 74 degrees, operator stated they have been on the counter for awhile, operator discarded.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on the cook line cutting board is grooved in several places.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach between prep table, employee cleaned.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on the same prep table being used for food prep, operator moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a jacket and purse over the soda dispenser boxes, operator moved.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gasket in the reach in cooler and a gasket in the reach in freezer in the kitchen torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under fryer and wall next to wall accumulated with grease and food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed one of the light shield cover coming down in the back of kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed pork chop not covered in reach in freezer, operator put in a bag.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed the hand washing sink in the kitchen next to the fryer leaking from the pipe under the sink.
Sep 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain reliever stored with food on cook line. Operator removed.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/01/2023. Operator made a payment over the phone during inspection but the system has not updated it yet.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Re-packaged raw liver stored over macaroni and cheese in reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon and sausage stored over spinach and potatoes in reach in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine over 200ppm in cook line bucket. Operator diluted to 50ppm.
Equipment in poor repair. Can opener blade with rust.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease. Under fryer.
Food stored on floor. Soda box on floor in store room.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line microwave soiled.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Container of screws on food prep table. Operator removed.
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef in tube beside bagged potatoes and onions on cooler. Operator put beef in container.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses stored on top of raw shell eggs at cookline. Employee removed and washed hands changed gloves.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook has full beard no beard guard.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator sent back through dishwash.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator put on bucket.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose added to area to fill mop bucket with no vacuum breaker. Observed sprayer hose added and laying on sink basin with no vacuum breaker.
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. Inspector provided at inspection via email.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on vents and ceiling in dining area. Operator placed on cleaning schedule for closing.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned cutting boards stored behind faucets at mop sink. Operator removed to wash.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee and tea filters not covered, to go clam shells not inverted. Manager inverted and covered.
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.