Haines City, Polk County

DAVENPORT DINER INC

40230 US 27 N #240, Haines City, FL 33837

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Mar 27, 2026
City
Haines City
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 24473009

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 24473004

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over washed produce. Observed raw checked stored on top of washed and peeled potatoes. Manager moved chicken to shelf segregated from produce. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

01B-03-5

Detail 24473008

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed 10 thawed packaged salmon filets, with indications on packaging to remove from packaging prior to thawing. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24473003

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shelled egg wash being held out at 67F. Cracked shelled eggs on egg station out on prep table held at 54F, cracked shelled eggs held at 45F. Manager placed time marking on all shelled egg products held out. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24473007

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cambro stored in prep hand wash sink. Warning

21-05-5

Detail 24473006

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloths on top of cooked bacon in prep area. Employee removed towel. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-17-4

Detail 24473002

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In back prep area. Employee removed knives. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24473005

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 10 thawed packaged salmon filets, with indications on packaging to remove from packaging prior to thawing. See stop sale. Warning

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 24131214

High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of corn on dry food storage shelf.

12A-13-4

Detail 24131216

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed male dishwasher handle clean cambro after handling soiled dishes with out washing hands in dish area. Informed dishwasher of proper handwashing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 24131220

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat lunch meats. Operators switched shelving. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24131217

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible. Observed large kitchen spoon in sink. Employee removed spoon from sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24131222

Basic - Accumulation of yellow mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed yellow mold like debris in ice machine on shield. Manager had dishwasher wipe down ice machine. Corrected On-Site

08B-20-4

Detail 24131223

Basic - Damaged can food not properly segregated. Observed two dented cans of corn on dry food storage shelf.

36-73-4

Detail 24131215

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors near ice machine soiled.

14-69-4

Detail 24131224

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed built up ice around door, fan housing and rear of the unit.

10-17-4

Detail 24131213

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed Two knives being stored in between flip top unit and steam well. Operator removed knives from in between units. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24131219

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tong handle touching cooked bacon in walk in cooler. Manager removed tongs from the bacon. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24131212

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs provided for handwashing sink in dish area, or prep area.

33-16-4

Detail 24131218

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both shared dumpsters lids open.

12B-13-4

Detail 24131221

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler in food preparation area. Employee moved drink to segregated area. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 24131211

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored in open non sealed container. Manager put filters in container with a lid. Corrected On-Site

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 23729927

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 23729929

High Priority - 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. Operator removed Chicken wings over beef in walk in freezer on shelf. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23729926

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has test strips but they are expired.

10-20-4

Detail 23729930

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs from fryer door on cook line. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23729928

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean shelf in ware washing area.

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23428211

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cutting board on cook line stained with food debris.

08B-38-4

Detail 23428212

Basic - Food stored on floor. Employee removed box of oil and home fries from floor in prep area. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23428210

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Not knives but spatulas in between equipment on cook line. Employee removed spatulas and took to dishwasher. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

12B-12-5

Detail 22732626

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drink on the small red cutting board on top of the flat top reach in cooler across from the 4 burner stove. The drink was discarded. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22732624

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line. Egg station.

12B-06-4

Detail 22732625

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Pack of Marlboro Gold pack with a cigarette lighter on top of a can of Angela Mia All Purpose Crushed Tomatoes on the shelf across from the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Cigarettes was removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22732627

Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of fries on the floor inside the walk in freezer. The fries was removed from off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 22388694

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken and ground beef in prep sink. Employee moved meat to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22388691

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and can opener blade soiled. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22388696

Intermediate - 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. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22388693

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of potatoes and pickles on the walk in cooler floors. Boxes of oil on the floor by ice machine.Corrected On-Site Warning

10-17-4

Detail 22388695

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22388689

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22388697

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22388692

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Drinks In walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22388688

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind equipment In ware washing area and cook line. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22388690

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour not labeled. Warning

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

05-08-4

Detail 21911902

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Not available Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 21911905

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on a cutting board on the large flip top reach in cooler and a cup of coffee on the slicer in the back prep area. Both drinks was discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Beverage present next to packages of English Muffins Time Extended

13-04-4

Detail 21911903

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: No beard guard Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 21911904

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Wet nesting observed Time Extended

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21907494

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad (47F); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (46F - Cold Holding) inside the large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line near the fryers. ); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); diced ham (46F - Hot Holding) inside the small flip top reach in cooler next to the steam table across from the egg grill, Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21907491

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by a copy. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21907495

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21907496

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on a cutting board on the large flip top reach in cooler and a cup of coffee on the slicer in the back prep area. Both drinks was discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-04-4

Detail 21907493

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21907492

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area. Warning

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03F-02-5

Detail 21359150

High Priority - 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. Operator was able to determine the time and marked the time. Corrected On-Site

43-08-4

Detail 21359149

Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area.

12B-06-4

Detail 21359151

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. A carton of Marlboro Cigarettes on a container breading on the prep table next to the mop sink closet. Operator removed the cigarettes. Corrected On-Site

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 20836024

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in the dishwasher area blocked by a garbage can. Employee removed the garbage can. A gallon of dish detergent stored inside the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 20836026

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks in the kitchen and the back prep area.

22-20-5

Detail 20836027

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White interior panel. Operator cleaned the panel. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 20836025

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating while working on the egg station.

Jul 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

12B-07-4

Detail 20347249

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On a green cutting board on the flat top reach in cooler across from the cook line. The operator removed the beverage. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20347248

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.

23-03-4

Detail 20347247

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Hood filters.