Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares
Last inspected:
381 E Burleigh Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778HWY Four Four One Diner in Tavares has accumulated 634 violations across 39 inspections since 2016, averaging 16.3 per visit. The facility has faced two disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Fire safety inspections documented four violations involving blocked exits, with one dating back to the facility's 2016 opening under the name "441 Diner," when a back door was blocked by unused equipment and required three follow-up inspections to correct. Top recurring violations include food contact surfaces (33 citations), improper ventilation (28), and missing consumer advisories (27). Recent inspections show an unstable compliance pattern, with warnings issued in October 2023 and July 2025, followed by periods of no violations, then spikes to 15-23 violations in subsequent months.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares: Comparison to Lake County Averages
This Facility
16.3
violations / inspection
16.3 violations per inspection
Lake County Avg
6.29
violations / inspection
6.29 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lake County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019025869 | $200.00 | Apr 12, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2016051228 | $400.00 | Jul 12, 2016 | Tampa |
Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-07-12: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked by unused equipment - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-15: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-07-12: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked by unused equipment - From follow-up inspection on 2016-07-13: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked by unused equipment
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares: Full Inspection History — DBPR (39)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections50 violations · 36 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections34 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 23 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections37 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections63 violations · 31 high priority
— Complaint Full· 20 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections46 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 23 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares last inspected?
- Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares had?
- Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares has had 39 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 16.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares find?
- Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares was most recently inspected on February 9, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares ever been shut down?
- No, Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares been fined?
- Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Hwy Four Four One Diner in Tavares operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: 441 Diner (2016-2016).
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