Broken Spur Diner in Arcadia

Last inspected:

10 Polk Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266
Overview

Broken Spur Diner in Arcadia has averaged 4.5 violations per inspection across 21 inspections since December 2022, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures but has had persistent fire safety violations across three consecutive inspections in 2025 and 2026 involving cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. High-priority violations have centered on employee health policy violations (cited in at least 3 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (appearing in 6 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (4 inspections), and consumer advisories (4 inspections). A warning was issued following the December 11, 2025 inspection, which documented 33 violations including 2 high-priority findings for management awareness and food contact surfaces. The most recent inspection on February 23, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 6 violations were documented.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
94Violations
0Closures
5Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Broken Spur Diner in Arcadia: Comparison to DeSoto County Averages

This Facility 4.5 violations / inspection 4.5 violations per inspection
DeSoto County Avg 5.45 violations / inspection 5.45 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
DeSoto County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Broken Spur Diner in Arcadia: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed hood system without hood filters and not operational, flat grill, burners and two counter top fryers are in use. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: **Time Extended**
— 4 fire violations

— Routine - Food · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed hood system without hood filters and not operational, flat grill, burners and two counter top fryers are in use. **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed flat grill, burners and fryers in use without an operation hood system. **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher behind a reach in cooler with no access.

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed fryers, flat grill and burners in use in the kitchen without a hood system.

Broken Spur Diner in Arcadia: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections28 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Broken Spur Diner in Arcadia: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Broken Spur Diner in Arcadia last inspected?
Broken Spur Diner in Arcadia was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 23, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Broken Spur Diner in Arcadia?
The most frequently cited violations at Broken Spur Diner in Arcadia are: Employee health reporting, Employee health policy, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Broken Spur Diner in Arcadia had?
Broken Spur Diner in Arcadia has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Broken Spur Diner in Arcadia find?
Broken Spur Diner in Arcadia was most recently inspected on February 23, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Broken Spur Diner in Arcadia ever been shut down?
No, Broken Spur Diner in Arcadia has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V45 (Floor maintenance) mean?
Violation 45 (Floor maintenance) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/45.
Has Broken Spur Diner in Arcadia had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Broken Spur Diner in Arcadia has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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