RODEO DINER ST CLOUD
4221 13TH ST, St. Cloud FL 34769 · 4073410966
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee rearranging plated french fries bare handed before sending out. Educated operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016057498 | Oct 20, 2016 | Jan 12, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over milk cartons in walk in cooler Raw roast beef and steaks in container with fully cooked kielbasa, hot dogs and deli ham in walk in cooler
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in freezer
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked and missing tiles throughout kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several on clean dish rack across from dish machine One pan in use in reach in freezer across from three compartment sink
Food stored on floor. Pancake mix case in storage room near three compartment sink Onions in walk in cooler Water bottles and case of cornbread mix under prep table
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler Cookline equipment exteriors
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelving
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several on cookline
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cut onions in reach in cooler underneath make table on cookline Shelled eggs over whipped spread in walk in cooler
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelf across from dish machine
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked tiles in kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several throughout facility
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle on cookline
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In container of flour underneath counter next to steamwell
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on prep table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Equipment exteriors on cookline Hood vents over cookline Reach in freezer gasket Walk in cooler fan covers
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelving
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several dry ingredient containers throughout kitchen
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4421 13 ST, St. Cloud — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cut onions at reach in cooler across from cooking elements
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In small storage room off cooks line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on small make table by expedite window
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on bottom shelf of prep table where slicer is stored
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At cooks line Entrance to walk n freezer
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to exit door at back of kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up on back of fanand on shelving
Stored food not covered. Breaded chicken,french fries have no cover at reach in freezer
Sep 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee rearranging plated french fries bare handed before sending out. Educated operator
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over pancake mix at reach in cooler on cooks line
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese,ham,corned beef,beef patties,cut tomatoes,ground sausage,raw shell eggs,fish all temping between 46F-53F.Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese,ham,corned beef,beef patties,cut tomatoes,ground sausage,raw shell eggs,fish all temping between 46F-53F.Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on prep table
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand washing sink by triple sink
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men and women's bathroom doors
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls container where flour is stored across from hand washing sink on cooks line
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile at small storage area off the cooks line
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cooks line across from stove not keeping TCS food 41F and below
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Flooring at walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up around door and on shelves
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On bottom shelf several plates with food debris across from hand washing sink at cooks line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By hand washing sink on cooks line Hole in wall by exit door at back of kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled
Mar 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 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 chicken tenders out of case stored over beef at reach in freezer at dish wash area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table at cooks line
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In stock room off the cooks line
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler temping at 50F Gaskets of reach in cooler at kitchen is torn
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Entrance to walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on shelves of walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in clear container not labeled at dry storage area in kitchen
Mar 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over pancake mix at reach in cooler at cooks line across from fryers
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 chicken tenders out of case stored over beef at reach in freezer at dish wash area
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 butter pads on table in between service
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Corn chowder,broccoli and cheddar soup,greens,green beans and macaroni and cheese all temping at 47F. Per operator it was in walk in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn chowder,broccoli and cheddar soup,greens,green beans and macaroni and cheese all temping at 47F. Per operator it was in walk in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter pads left on tables between guests
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table at cooks line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon in sink at hand washing on cooks line Observed employee rinse out wiping cloth ar hand washing sink on cooks line
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In stock room off the cooks line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. White styrofoam cup with straw stored on prep table at kitchen
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no hat or hair net
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler temping at 50F Gaskets of reach in cooler at kitchen is torn
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Entrance to walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on shelves of walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in clear container not labeled at dry storage area in kitchen
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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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. 400 ppm. Corrected to 50 ppm
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. 2 door upright cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 2 door upright cooler Large make table. Not working. Operator emptied all products
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles kitchen
Food stored on floor. Pickles walk in cooler
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front single glass reach in cooler coke
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Purse on prep table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets 2 door reach in freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor kitchen
Unsealed wood in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Handwash sink in kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
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.