How many health inspections has ROUTE 60 DINER had?

ROUTE 60 DINER has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has ROUTE 60 DINER ever been shut down?

No, ROUTE 60 DINER has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at ROUTE 60 DINER?

The most frequently cited violations at ROUTE 60 DINER are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?

DETECTION FAILURE: Inadequate lighting prevents employees from identifying food contamination, insect presence, dirt on equipment, and other safety hazards. Studies show food safety violations increase 60% in poorly lit areas. Employees cannot see evidence of pest activity, mold growth, or food spoilage. Poor lighting also increases injury risk from cuts and burns. Provide adequate lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces and where employee safety is important, 20 foot-candles in handwashing areas, equipment and utensil storage, and at buffet service, 10 foot-candles in walk-in coolers, dry storage, and during cleaning. Use shatter-resistant bulbs or light shields in food areas.

ROUTE 60 DINER

7448 HWY 60, Lake Wales, FL 33898

Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TURNER DAWN · License: SEA6307828

ROUTE 60 DINER in Lake Wales, FL has 29 inspections on record with 133 total violations (4.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

29Inspections

133Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 5, 2025

Inspection History (29)

Feb 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sep 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Jun 6, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 15, 2021 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 30, 2021 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Jan 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 23, 2018 — Complaint Full· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jul 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 23, 2017 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 20, 2017 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 25, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

ROUTE 60 DINER has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has ROUTE 60 DINER had?: ROUTE 60 DINER has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has ROUTE 60 DINER ever been shut down?: No, ROUTE 60 DINER has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at ROUTE 60 DINER?: The most frequently cited violations at ROUTE 60 DINER are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.

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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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