Arcadia, DeSoto County

BROKEN SPUR DINER

10 POLK AVE, Arcadia, FL 34266

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Feb 23, 2026
City
Arcadia
County
DeSoto
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 24387998

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer in back storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Time Extended

45-04-4

Detail 24387997
  • From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed hood system without hood filters and not operational, flat grill, burners and two counter top fryers are in use. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Time Extended

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-17-6

Detail 24245771

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw turkey stored over pie shells in the reach in freezer in storage area, owner moved the turkey. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-04-5

Detail 24245772

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 11 small mason jars of honey, 3 large mason jars of peach jam and 3 syrup bottles of syrup on the front counter that is cottage food being sold from a customer, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24245777

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training for S. Beauvias, L. Shadduck and D. Salatino. Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 24245776

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed bag steak with date of 11/10/25 marked on it, owner stated was pulled from reach in freezer on 12/9/25 without properly dating it. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24245778

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pan of clam chowder in the reach in cooler made yesterday, not date marked or labeled, owner corrected by putting date and label. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-04-4

Detail 24245782

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without a beard guard on, cook put one on. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24245781

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer in back storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24245773

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris, owner cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-46-4

Detail 24245775

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on pan of food in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 24245780

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees drink in reach in cooler at front counter with restaurant drinks, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-38-4

Detail 24245779

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed solution stored on the floor next to the sink in the kitchen, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

45-04-4

Detail 24245774

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed hood system without hood filters and not operational, flat grill, burners and two counter top fryers are in use. Repeat Violation

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 23963497

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed hard raw shell eggs over cheese and butter in the reach in cooler, owner moved. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23963493

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and laundry detergent next to flour, oil and bottle water in the back storage, owner moved. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23963490

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with old food debris on it.

31A-11-4

Detail 23963496

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the handwashing sink at the front counter. Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 23963486

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pancake batter sitting on counter with no 4 hour written plan, primed a copy and went over owner. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23963494

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed two pans of spaghetti meat sauce made yesterday without a date marked on it.

14-09-4

Detail 23963488

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed couple of cutting boards grooved in the kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 23963492

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer in the storage area.

31B-04-4

Detail 23963487

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the hand washing sink in the kitchen.

16-46-4

Detail 23963491

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers on the shelves in kitchen.

45-06-4

Detail 23963489

Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher behind a reach in cooler with no access.

45-04-4

Detail 23963495

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed flat grill, burners and fryers in use without an operation hood system. Repeat Violation

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

12A-09-4

Detail 23718103

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling ready to eat food after handling soiled equipment without changing gloves or washing hands.

31A-11-4

Detail 23718108

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink with pans inside. Operator moved items.

11-26-1

Detail 23718105

Intermediate - 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 some illness reporting forms completed but not all.

10-17-4

Detail 23718104

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knives stored in between equipment. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23718106

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the screen door, fan and ceiling vent soiled with grease in the kitchen.

25-06-4

Detail 23718109

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23718107

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a white container without a label. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

45-04-4

Detail 23718110

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed fryers, flat grill and burners in use in the kitchen without a hood system.

Aug 13, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 23060514

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in male restroom.

22-20-5

Detail 23060513

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site