Alva Country Diner in Alva
Last inspected:
21200 Sr 80, Alva, FL 33920Alva Country Diner has averaged 7.0 violations per inspection across 35 inspections since 2016, significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. High-priority violations have been documented repeatedly, including employee health policy violations in 4 inspections, parasite destruction failures in 6 inspections, improper cooking temperatures in 5 inspections, food contact surface violations in 9 inspections, and chemical storage violations in 6 inspections. Electrical wiring defects were noted as fire safety violations on three separate occasions between February 2023 and May 2024. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 identified 39 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, approved food source, shell stock requirements, parasite destruction, food contact surfaces, and proper cooking temperatures, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Alva Country Diner in Alva: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
7
violations / inspection
7 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Alva Country Diner in Alva: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed outlet cover for light switch inside walk in cooler for walk in freezer broken. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Observed outlet cover for light switch inside walk in cooler for walk in freezer broken. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed outlet cover for light switch inside walk in cooler for walk in freezer broken.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed broken light switch on walk in freezer.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Alva Country Diner in Alva: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections29 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections40 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Alva Country Diner in Alva: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Alva Country Diner in Alva last inspected?
- Alva Country Diner in Alva was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Alva Country Diner in Alva?
- The most frequently cited violations at Alva Country Diner in Alva are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Alva Country Diner in Alva had?
- Alva Country Diner in Alva has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Alva Country Diner in Alva find?
- Alva Country Diner in Alva was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Alva Country Diner in Alva ever been shut down?
- No, Alva Country Diner in Alva has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Alva Country Diner in Alva had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Alva Country Diner in Alva has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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