OSTEEN DINER
195 S ST RD 415, Osteen FL 32764 · 407-323-6469
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found -1 live, small flying insect over cookline area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -1 live, small flying insect over cookline area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -salad reach-in cooler: coleslaw 52F, potato salad 54F, salsa 53F, cottage cheese 53F, per operator less than 4 hours, operator relocated foods to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -ambient air temperature thermometer in salad reach-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board on deli unit reach-in cooler
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Ceiling drooping down over cookline, creating an opening.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent and tile over deli unit reach-in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan cover inside triple glass door reach-in cooler has an accumulation of dust/debris
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on prep table next to can opener, employee relocated to sanitizer bucket
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw pork chops stored above cooked chicken in triple glass door reach-in cooler, operated reorganized reach-in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw country fried steak over fries, operator reorganized reach-in freezer, operator reorganized reach-in freezer
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -red hose on rear of building
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee bottled water stored on top of microwave, operator removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -3 sets hanging off of oven door at cookline, operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soy oil shelf -side of stove
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -spoons on front counter, employee reorganized
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw country fried steak over fries, operator reorganized reach-in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked potatoes 61F and hash browns 63F, per operator stored on prep table less than 30 minutes, operator placed on Time As Public Health Control
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. -pooled eggs, raw shell eggs, sliced cheese, operator marked times
Equipment in poor repair. -short reach-in freezer door gasket, operator states new gasket has been ordered
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in storage room, provided handwashing signs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of fryer has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Stainless steel trays dried with a towel/cloth.
Jan 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of bus tub, operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter portions 63F in reach-in cooler at front line, per operator less than 30 minutes -shredded cheese 47F, per employee stored above fill line in top of reach-in cooler less than 30 minutes, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
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. -pooled eggs, operator marked time on marker board
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent over "Deli Station"
Covered waste receptacle not provided in left side unisex bathroom.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -2 knives stored between reach-in cooler and corner sink, employee removed
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach-in freezer door has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of bus tub, operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter portions 63F in reach-in cooler at front line, per operator less than 30 minutes -shredded cheese 47F, per employee stored above fill line in top of reach-in cooler less than 30 minutes, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
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. -pooled eggs, operator marked time on marker board
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent over "Deli Station"
Covered waste receptacle not provided in left side unisex bathroom.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -2 knives stored between reach-in cooler and corner sink, employee removed
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach-in freezer door has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee on cook line picked items off floor with gloved hands, then changed gloves without washing hands
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -spoon in sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -in unisex bathroom
Hole in or other damage to wall. -in back room near ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on front counter cooler soiled -shelves next to ice machine soiled -gaskets on cook line cooler soiled and split
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate4 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. -cook on line handled steam table spoons and microwave
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shrimp over RTE in reach in freezer on line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -pancake batter in walk in cooler dated discard 8/30 and was mixed 8/21
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. -single serve butter left on tables between customers
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -brown gravy 140F, chipped beef gravy 142F. In steam table to reheat at same temperature setting for approximately 3 hours per cook Removed by cook to be heated to 165F Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenWarning**
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -in storage room
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -eggs Benedict
No plan review submitted and approved - existing plans do not accurately reflect layout. Handwashing sink on cook line missing. Back prep room not on plans. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -chili marked with frozen date
Gasket ripped/torn -glass 3 door cooler on cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -both unisex restrooms
Reuse of single-service or single-use article -cardboard boxes reused to hold rolls, cheese in back storeroom freezer
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -originally tested at 25, corrected to 50 ppm by employee
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -in office
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