@ THE DINER
9938 UNIVERSAL BLVD, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-237-7687
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./cooked and cut potatoes 55F at cook line/less than 4 hours and not on time control plan/moved back to walk in cooler/
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands./cook.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./white cutting board/salad and sandwich station.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/only manager with certificate not on duty today/manager Mayuri M off today. Another new manager is working on his certificate.
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./employees Daniel working under 2 months/signed the form immediately/
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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./missing two kitchen employee's certificates.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine./top of the dish machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance./over kitchen sandwich and salad station.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./cook wearing a watch while cooking and preparing food/removed/
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/front counter milk reach in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./handle in flour container/
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning./plastic containers on top shelf/
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container under kitchen prep table. Flour container in storage room.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/only certified manager not on duty at the time of the inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink./hand sink next to 3 compartment sink/
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler/wait station small reach in cooler for milk and orange juice.
Light not functioning./one light bulb out/pancake station.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning./top shelf above 3 compartment sink.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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./two kitchen employees certificates expired April 2025.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./bleach spray bottle not labeled/dish machine area/
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./cooked and cut potatoes 55F at cook line/less than 4 hours and not on time control plan/moved back to 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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach and detergent spray bottle not labeled/dish area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./employees warning a watch and bracelet while preparing food/kitchen employee/
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./one kitchen employee.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./soda cups, front station.
Ice buildup in front station milk reach-in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./front station milk reach in cooler/
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 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, advised/
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./blocked by garbage can and a metal string/kitchen hand sinks.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/5 employees working but no certified manager on site/3 manager certificates available but not present.
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./missing 3 kitchen training certificates.
Equipment in poor repair./walk in cooler gasket torn.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./bread crumbs containers handle/
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation./raw potatoes not washed before cut/
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening./liquid eggs carton opened two days ago in walk in cooler/
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine./top of the dish machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed./displayed license expired 4/1/2023/
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./soda cups at front counter.
Equipment in poor repair./walk in cooler gaskets disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./two sinks in kitchen and one sink at front counter/
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.