HWY FOUR FOUR ONE DINER
381 E BURLEIGH BLVD, Tavares FL 32778 · 352-508-5494
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw steak stored over raw pork in walk-in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019025869 | Apr 12, 2019 | Jun 5, 2019 | $200 |
| 4--2016051228 | Jul 12, 2016 | Nov 16, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine over 200++ ppm. Operator diluted. Rechecked 100 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards in the kitchen
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen Ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler and white chest freezer gaskets at the end of cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white chest freezer at the end of cook line. Ice buildup up in chest freezer in wait station.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven back kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. exterior of equipments in the kitchen Racks at cook line soiled. Trash cans soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in freezer interior in back kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by steam table soiled.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One cracked egg in prep cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooking. Raw Shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding)
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer 200+. Operator changed water. Rechecked 50 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two cutting board in the kitchen. Fryer baskets soiled.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. 3 chipped plates at cook line. Operator remove.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles with water mark. Vents in dish area. Ceiling tiles in dining area. Vents in dining area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in chest freezer gaskets Reach in cooler gaskets by cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer at cook line.
Light not functioning. Two bulbs at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand Eashing sink next to prep table. Exterior white chest freezer at cook line. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Gaskets on reach in freezer by back door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves. Interior reach in freezer by back door. Reach in freezer when entering the kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by steam table soiled. Wall at three compartment sink. Walls in the kitchen.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing light covers in kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In back kitchen area.
Light not functioning. 3 bulbs at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in Cooler gasket by cook line soiled. Exterior white chest freezer at the end of cook line. Exterior fryer. Hoods soil
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to freezer for quick cooling. Shredded Cheese (61F - Cold Holding); Raw sausage patties (58F - Cold Holdin
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards in the kitchen soiled. Operator cleaned. Can opener soiled on prep table soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Egg Benedict. Operator added asterisk.
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 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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks in dry storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing light covers in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in back kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout back kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In back kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer at the end of cook line. Operator cleaned.
Light not functioning. 3 bulbs at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in Cooler gasket by cook line soiled. Exterior white chest freezer at the end of cook line. Exterior fryer. Hoods soil
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in Cooler by cook line soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumber and lemons over cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Over removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At handwashing sink in the kitchen.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate17 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - hand soap stored with food in dry storage.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line. - interior of fryers and fry basket. - can opener - speed racks in walk-in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Meat loaf in walk-in cooler.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - unisex restroom - men's restroom
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -unisex restroom
Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets on walk in freezer and cooler - gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cooking equipment on cooks line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on expo - oven in in back prep area.
Light not functioning. - 3 light fixtures in hoods.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of toaster oven next to expo - exterior of all cooking equipment on cooks line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - glass door cooler across expo.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - reach in cooler on cooks line.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. - hand sink in back dishwasher area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - throughout kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - hand sink in back dish area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk salt in dry storage area.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw steak stored over raw pork in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of fryers -white cutting board at salad station. -Can opener I
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - unisex restroom
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. - Gaskets on walk-in freezer - gasket and door on walk-in door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all equipment on cooks line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout kitchen areas
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - baker pride oven
Light not functioning. - 3 light fixtures in hood system
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - light fixture in prep
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of glass door freezer - exterior of all cooking equipment on cooks line. - all reach-in coolers gaskets.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - head lettuce stored in salad station over dressing bottles.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - throughout the kitchen areas.
Oct 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - White cutting boards : expo area, cooks line -Drink station nozzles -Interior of d fryers and baskets - char grill -Flat top grill
Equipment in poor repair. - missing inside panel of door at salad station. - door gaskets on salad station. -Lid on make line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in service area - Interior bakers pride oven on cooks line -Interior of baking oven in back prep area
Oct 9, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 34 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate27 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw shrimp stored over prepped broccoli (cos)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of clear liquid hanging on divider at POS station.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - White cutting boards : expo area, cooks line -Drink station nozzles -Interior of d fryers and baskets - char grill -Flat top grill
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked sausage in reach in cooler.c(cos)
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of clear liquid hanging on divider at POS station. -2 spray bottles with yellow liquid
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. - Paint stored next to food in dry storage area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bowl in flour on cooks line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all handles on all equipment throughout entire kitchen area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks in dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents throughout entire restaurant.
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. -salmon
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. - missing inside panel of door at salad station. - door gaskets on salad station. -Lid on make line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Food stored on floor. - Bread stored floor in walk-in freezer.
Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - hoods in back prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave in service area - Interior bakers pride oven on cooks line -Interior of baking oven in back prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of all equipment throughout entire kitchen areas, hot and cold units -2 burner stove
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -on cooks line - 4 door freezer in back prep area. - salad station reach in
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Glass door coolers
Soiled floors. - under equipment in service area under all equipment on cooks line. - Walk-in freezer Walk-in cooler
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -Storage area around outside freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. - outside back door area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - throughout the entire kitchen areas
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -seafood flour -Chicken flour
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish person
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging on divider at POS.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced roast beef and sliced turkey in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at salad station Can opener.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs in walk-in cooler.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Breakfast station
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. Salmon, white fish in walk-in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Lid on make line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Floors at fry station -prep area in back
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at server station. Bakers pride oven on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Breakfast station reach in.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware stored handle side down.
Soiled floors. Under all equipment in kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Biscuits in walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the entire kitchen area.
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