RACE CAR DINER
25641 MONROE ST, Astatula FL 34705 · 352.253.6940
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-23 Paid during inspection Confirmation#1491298 Also current in IPad
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -reach in coolers/freezer
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -bacon, provided form to operator
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in outside storage shed.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cook line -exterior sides of fryers -exterior upright reach in cooler in hallway -underside of soda nozzles
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. -0 ppm, operator primed sanitizer and ran machine twice, 100 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make table on cook line
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. -Susan
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on upright reach in cooler in hallway
Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters on hood suppression system are soiled -gaskets on white reach in freezer on cook line -shelves and walls in dish area are dusty -exterior soda machine and underside of soda nozzles
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. Operator moved to freezer for quick chill. Sausage patties (52F - Cold Holding)
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wipe cloth chlorine sanitizer over 200 ppm. Operator added mired water. Rechecked 50 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket soiled Long white cutting board on prep table at cook line soiled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling tile missing. In the kitchen to the right of prep table at cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at prep are by cook line soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Exterior reach in cooler at cook line White upright freezer exterior and gaskets Exterior double door reach in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White upright freezer interior soiled
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb beside mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line -interior of ice bin at soda machine
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -expired 7/13/23 by soda boxes
Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryer cabinet and stove -filters under hood suppression -interior of fryer cabinet -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line -underside of soda nozzles at soda machine.
Dec 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. -0 ppm. Order is in, Ecolab coming this week.
Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb beside mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line -interior of ice bin at soda machine
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -expired 7/13/23 by soda boxes
Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryer cabinet and stove -filters under hood suppression -interior of fryer cabinet -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line -underside of soda nozzles at soda machine.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -1 egg.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter at room temp. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -At end of cookline.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-23 Paid during inspection Confirmation#1491298 Also current in IPad
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin next to ice machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1)In country Potatoes next to hot well 2)in diced ham on the sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment- fryers and flat top grill
Hole in or other damage to wall. Paint chipping on wall on front line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cooks line next to flat top grill
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Fish batter 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.