How many health inspections has DOWNTOWN DINER had?

DOWNTOWN DINER has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has DOWNTOWN DINER ever been shut down?

Yes, DOWNTOWN DINER has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at DOWNTOWN DINER?

The most frequently cited violations at DOWNTOWN DINER are: Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

DOWNTOWN DINER

701 FRONT ST, Celebration, FL 34747

Osceola County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CARPE LLC · License: SEA5906831

DOWNTOWN DINER in Celebration, FL has 26 inspections on record with 132 total violations (5.1 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

26Inspections

132Violations

1Closures

Data current as of April 14, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for DOWNTOWN DINER
Date	Reason	Reopened
May 5, 2017	Roach activity	09:13:00

Inspection History (26)

Apr 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dec 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Dec 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Apr 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 18, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Mar 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Sep 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 1, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Apr 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

May 14, 2018 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 11, 2018 — Complaint Full· 16 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 8, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 7, 2018 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

Oct 20, 2017 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 6, 2017 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 5, 2017 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 16, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Nov 9, 2016 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

DOWNTOWN DINER has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Osceola County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.59.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has DOWNTOWN DINER had?: DOWNTOWN DINER has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has DOWNTOWN DINER ever been shut down?: Yes, DOWNTOWN DINER has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at DOWNTOWN DINER?: The most frequently cited violations at DOWNTOWN DINER are: Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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