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ROUTE 60 DINER

7448 HWY 60, Lake Wales FL 33898 · 8632415461

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats44
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307828
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead cricket by corner by exit on cook line. Operator cleaned,sanitized area, and disposed of cricket.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $620

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2022006458Jan 18, 2022Apr 20, 2022$300
3--2020000676Nov 8, 2019Feb 12, 2020$320

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw beef steaks in same container with ham butts, operator removed ham butts.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On the right side of the ice machine
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bread boxes in walk in cooler, operator removed from floor.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Equate soothing gel in walk-in cooler next to the sour cream and vanilla creamer.
High priority/41-10-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On the right side of the the ice machine
Basic/51-11-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon in walk in cooler over bottles of gaterade
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cook line
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Bag of Potatoes in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bacon sandwiches in reach cooler by the kitchen entrance. Employee moved raw shelled eggs to lower shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
soiled floors behind grill area
Basic/36-10-4
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead cricket by corner by exit on cook line. Operator cleaned,sanitized area, and disposed of cricket.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cook line cigarettes on top of reach in cooler. Employee removed item
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor next to the cook line. Employee removed from the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink
Basic/29-20-5
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Dawn Hulett certified food manager expired. Another manager on duty without expired serve safe.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Food stored on floor. Two bags of potatoes in walk-in cooler outside. Removed from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood filters cook line
Basic/36-50-4
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over fruit cocktail. Removed shell eggs over fruit cocktail.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cook line.
Basic/36-34-5
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.
Basic/22-08-4
Light not functioning. One of the bulb lights on the cook line.
Basic/36-62-4

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.