Big Toms Diner
1151 Havendale Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33881 · Permanent Food Service · License 6304397
What drove the grade
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 5 routine inspection8 basic (1 repeat)-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 5, 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.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed bag of onions on floor in storage area.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed torn gasket on walk in cooler door.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm), operator diluted to correct.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed on interior shield.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed on sink next to oven on cook line.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed under, behind and between kitchen equipment.
Code 38, Lighting: Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
Observed near oven, hand wash station and food preparation table in corner, also in dish area.
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.