Alva Country Diner

21220 Palm Beach Blvd, Alva, FL 33920 · Permanent Food Service · License 4604104

Official report

out of 100

Grade A

Safety score 95 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 28, 2026 (10 days ago)

What drove the grade

Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Basic · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection
5 basic
-5
Safety score95

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Oct282026

Routine inspection

5 violations found

First visitOct 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
Basic5
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
  See stop sale. Observed 3 6 ounce packages of salmon thawed in commercial packaging.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed bags of ice and chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer, operator placed items on a shelf.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed gaskets in the walk in freezer door, damaged. Operator states they have contacted a repair company.
  Fixed on the spot
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Observed ice buildup on the walk in freezer door, operator states they have contacted a repair company.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  Observed coffee filters at wait station, not inverted or protected. Operator placed filters in a container.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul82026B85Routine inspection10 violations No follow-up needed

First visitJul 8, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
10 violations found:
- 2 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What the inspector cited
Intermediate2
- Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  Observed no copies of the employee health agreement signed, emailed Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator removed for cleaning and cleaned.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic8
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed stored raw chicken and cooked prime rib, not covered.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  Observed employee beverage on the cook line next to the steam table.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed gaskets on the reach in cooler and reach in freezer torn.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed shelves and fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled.
- Code 32, Restrooms: Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
  Observed urinal not in service, overhead with a trash bag.
  Repeat violation
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  Observed rear exterior door not self closing.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Observed floor tiles on the cook line cracked.
  Repeat violation
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed ceiling soiled.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.