Inwood, Polk County

DINOS DRIVE IN

2929 HAVENDALE BLVD, Inwood, FL 338811831

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 18, 2026
City
Inwood
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

May 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 24441542

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blue scrubber in hand sink in center food preparation area, employee removes scrubber from hand sink.. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24441545

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed for Cindy Patsourkas. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24441544

Intermediate - 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/ Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 24441543

Intermediate - 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. Warning

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 24003746

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken liver stored over raw fish in 3-door reach in cooler.

11-27-4

Detail 24003747

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. Emailed operator procedures. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 24003745

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.

23-03-4

Detail 24003748

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on shelves where cooked chicken is stored, between equipment, on garbage can lids.

Aug 20, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 23079490

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 20 hamburger patties left in cooler overnight at 50f degrees per operator.

03A-02-5

Detail 23079483

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 20 hamburger patties left in cooler overnight at 50f degrees per operator.

16-37-1

Detail 23079488

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

22-31-4

Detail 23079489

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Dry storage shelves.

05-10-4

Detail 23079485

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23079484

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Corner of kitchen next to the cooler i front of the tea machine. Grease underneath fryers on cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 23079486

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil behind fryer on floor.

23-03-4

Detail 23079487

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind and in between fryers heavily soiled with food debris and grease. Hood system.

36-27-5

Detail 23079491

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 23079482

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour in dry storage.

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 23059671

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tuna 2lbs,16 hamburger patties, 5lb bag of cheese, 16 lbs of gizzards,3lbs of tomato, 3lbs ribs, 5 lbs gyro meat 16lbs of chicken left in cooler overnight All at 62f.

03A-02-5

Detail 23059665

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna 2lbs,16 hamburger patties, 5lb bag of cheese, 16 lbs of gizzards,3lbs of tomato, 3lbs ribs, 5 lbs gyro meat and 16 lbs of chicken left in cooler overnight at 62f.

16-37-1

Detail 23059669

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 23059668

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to cook line.

05-10-4

Detail 23059663

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

35B-01-4

Detail 23059664

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light at top right corner of the back door.

33-23-4

Detail 23059666

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

25-06-4

Detail 23059670

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Containers at expo line employees turned face down. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23059667

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and hamburger thawing at room temperature on shelves. Employee put chicken under running water. Corrected On-Site

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 22751807

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 3024

03B-01-6

Detail 22751811

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Yellow rice 128F inside the steam table.

22-20-5

Detail 22751809

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Bottom of the white plastic panel.

08B-38-4

Detail 22751808

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pan of rice. Rice was removed from off the floor. Corrective Action Taken

33-16-4

Detail 22751810

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

41-27-4

Detail 22408439

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 400 ppm operator added more water chlorine 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22408434

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

22-20-5

Detail 22408444

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Plastic bin at top of ice machine soiled with black mold like substance. Ice is not touching the top of machine. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22408441

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22408435

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath ice machine. Behind equipment on cook line soiled with food debris.

08B-38-4

Detail 22408436

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of catfish and oil on the flower In ware washing area. Corrected On-Site

33-20-4

Detail 22408433

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease receptacle heavily soiled.

33-23-4

Detail 22408437

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

23-03-4

Detail 22408443

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease. Equipment on cook line soiled with food debris and grease.

14-33-4

Detail 22408438

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Pepsi cooler shelves.

25-06-4

Detail 22408440

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22408442

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 11

03F-02-5

Detail 22046815

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. The manager was able to determine the time and marked it. Application was provided.

11-27-4

Detail 22046814

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 acopy Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22046820

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 packages of turkey slices stored in the hand washing sink in the back prep area. The product was removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22046819

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Across from the fryers

11-26-1

Detail 22046818

Intermediate - 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. Provided a copy Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 22046811

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Across from the fryers.

03F-10-5

Detail 22046812

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. I provided a copy of the Time As A Public Health Control Application to the manager on duty. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22046813

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Plastic white interior panel. Repeat Violation

08B-36-4

Detail 22046816

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bucket of chicken stored under the hand washing sink. The chicken was relocated. Bucket of chicken stored on the floor in the kitchen near the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 22046817

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop was removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22046821

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

12A-03-4

Detail 21598678

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed her hands at the 3 compartment sink. I had employee to wash, rinse and sanitized the3 compartment sink and wash her hands at an approved hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21598676

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White plastic panel in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21598675

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cupused to scoop ice from the ice machine.

36-73-4

Detail 21598679

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment.

08B-38-4

Detail 21598680

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of cooked chicken wings stored on the floor near the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Bucket of chicken not stored from splash. Stored next to the hand washing sink. The product was removed. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 21598677

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside the ice machine. Scoop was removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21598674

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the ice machine.

33-16-4

Detail 21598681

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Apr 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

08B-27-4

Detail 21025579

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Chicken nuggets stored inside a cardboard box for Zesta crackers.Across from the cook line.

50-17-2

Detail 21025585

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2022 Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 21025580

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. Fried chicken. The manager was able to determine the time and marked it. Corrected On-Site

11-03-5

Detail 21025583

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Gave the person in charge the information. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21025582

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks. Kitchen and the dishwasher area.

22-20-5

Detail 21025584

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White interior panel

33-16-4

Detail 21025581

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Dec 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 20726325

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Across from the cook line. Operator replaced the paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: No paper towels Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20726324

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust. Kitchen above the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Soiled Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20726323

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Exterior of cooking equipment. Hood filters, exterior of cooking equipment fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Soiled Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 20726326

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Open Time Extended

Dec 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20710016

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 46°, chicken 46°, shredded mixed cheese 46°. Inside the 3 door reach in cooler next to the 3 compartment sink. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20710018

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Across from the cook line. Operator replaced the paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20710015

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust. Kitchen above the cook line. Warning

38-07-4

Detail 20710019

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood system. Operator replaced the shield. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20710017

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Exterior of cooking equipment. Hood filters, exterior of cooking equipment fryers. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20710020

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning