Avon Park, Highlands County

DUTCHER'S DINER

1012 W MAIN ST, Avon Park, FL 33825

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Dec 16, 2025
City
Avon Park
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24253538

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over cooked sausage patty's in the reach in cooler on the cook line and raw sausage links over a case of butter chips in the reach in cooler in the kitchen, owner moved both items to the bottom shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 24253540

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed raw hard shell eggs out at room temperature with no written plan, sent owner an email of the copy of procedures. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 24253536

Basic - 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. Observed Swai Filets, 6 individual thawed out in the packaging in the reach in cooler in the kitchen, owner voluntarily discarded. Stop sale. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 24253541

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed the side door with a gap on side and underneath.

36-73-4

Detail 24253537

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup on the floor next to the fryer in the kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 24253539

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in back of kitchen.

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 23923066

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a tube of raw ground beef over a container of pickles, operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23923075

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs in the hand washing sink in the kitchen, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23923071

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink in the kitchen.

03F-10-5

Detail 23923069

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed raw hard shell eggs at room temperature, with no written, printed operator and went over. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23923068

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a couple of cutting boards with grooves in them, on the prep tables. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23923070

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employees drink on the prep table next to the cook line. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23923076

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a phone on the shelf on the cook line. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23923074

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23923072

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

31B-04-4

Detail 23923067

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

21-09-4

Detail 23923073

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a wet soiled cloth on the prep table in the kitchen.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 23708698

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on the cook line cutting board is grooved in several places. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23708697

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gasket in the reach in cooler and a gasket in the reach in freezer in the kitchen torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23708696

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under fryer and wall next to wall accumulated with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Time Extended

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Basic: 9Total: 14

14-31-5

Detail 23705570

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a carry out bag of biscuits, explained to operator what correct bags to use, operator voluntarily discarded biscuits. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23705572

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage over bottle tomato juice in the reach in cooler in the back of kitchen, operator moved to different shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23705565

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one roach on the prep table in the kitchen, one roach on baseboard next to prep table in kitchen, operator removed and one live roach under a prep table in the back of the kitchen. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23705573

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 18 whipped butter cups in a pan out on the counter at 74 degrees, operator stated they have been on the counter for awhile, operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23705566

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 18 whipped butter cups in a pan out on the counter at 74 degrees, operator stated they have been on the counter for awhile, operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23705561

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on the cook line cutting board is grooved in several places. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23705567

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach between prep table, employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23705571

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on the same prep table being used for food prep, operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23705562

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a jacket and purse over the soda dispenser boxes, operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23705563

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gasket in the reach in cooler and a gasket in the reach in freezer in the kitchen torn. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23705569

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under fryer and wall next to wall accumulated with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

38-07-4

Detail 23705568

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed one of the light shield cover coming down in the back of kitchen. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23705560

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork chop not covered in reach in freezer, operator put in a bag. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-03-4

Detail 23705564

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed the hand washing sink in the kitchen next to the fryer leaking from the pipe under the sink. Warning

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Basic: 5Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 23136004

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain reliever stored with food on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 23136011

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/01/2023. Operator made a payment over the phone during inspection but the system has not updated it yet. Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 23136009

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Re-packaged raw liver stored over macaroni and cheese in reach in freezer.

08A-05-6

Detail 23136010

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon and sausage stored over spinach and potatoes in reach in cooler.

41-27-4

Detail 23136007

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine over 200ppm in cook line bucket. Operator diluted to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23136002

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener blade with rust.

36-73-4

Detail 23136006

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease. Under fryer.

08B-38-4

Detail 23136008

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda box on floor in store room.

22-08-4

Detail 23136003

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line microwave soiled.

42-03-5

Detail 23136005

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Container of screws on food prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 20858567

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at 0ppm on test strip. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to be used until dish machine is repaired. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

50-17-2

Detail 20858574

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-04-5

Detail 20858569

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ground beef over whole tomatoes at display cooler unit. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20858571

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg wash over feta cheese at Make Table. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 20858568

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 20858566

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20858573

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups above ice machine. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20858570

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwash sink next to ice machine. Warning

21-07-4

Detail 20858572

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 0ppm on test strip. Operator corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-02-6

Detail 22428500

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef in tube beside bagged potatoes and onions on cooler. Operator put beef in container. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22428502

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses stored on top of raw shell eggs at cookline. Employee removed and washed hands changed gloves. Corrective Action Taken

13-04-4

Detail 22428499

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook has full beard no beard guard.

16-46-4

Detail 22428503

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator sent back through dishwash. Corrective Action Taken

21-12-4

Detail 22428501

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator put on bucket. Corrected On-Site

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 22229906

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose added to area to fill mop bucket with no vacuum breaker. Observed sprayer hose added and laying on sink basin with no vacuum breaker.

11-27-4

Detail 22229904

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided at inspection via email. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 22229908

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on vents and ceiling in dining area. Operator placed on cleaning schedule for closing. Corrective Action Taken

24-07-4

Detail 22229903

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned cutting boards stored behind faucets at mop sink. Operator removed to wash. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 22229907

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. Corrective Action Taken

25-06-4

Detail 22229905

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee and tea filters not covered, to go clam shells not inverted. Manager inverted and covered. Corrected On-Site

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31B-03-4

Detail 21503976

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at waitstaff handsink. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21503971

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off to handsink at dishwash area.

05-04-4

Detail 21503972

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit.at pie case.

05-11-4

Detail 21503969

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit at pie case.

24-07-4

Detail 21503975

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed garbage situated beside and touching clean dish rack. Observed old food debris on dishes. Manager sent all through dish machine and moved garbage. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 21503974

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Manager removed to dishwash. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21503970

Basic - Interior and exterior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

06-01-5

Detail 21503973

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed long roll of burger meat thawing at room temp. Removed to cooler to thaw. Corrected On-Site

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 21190929

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.found at 0ppm. Reprimed at machine to correct to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21190926

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); dairy (45F - Cold Holding) Observed items in reach in upright glass front cooler at wait station not maintaining foods at 41F or below. Operator turned thermostat down. ambient air reduced to at 36F during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 21190928

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

51-11-4

Detail 21190930

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.operator strapped down. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 21190927

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in dusty pan. Manager sent through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 21024468

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 0 ppm corrected to 50ppm

14-22-4

Detail 21024469

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.

51-11-4

Detail 21024470

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured. Corrected On-Site

24-27-4

Detail 21024471

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean pitchers and ice scoop stored under hand towel dispenser at front wait station. Manager will move dispenser. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 21024472

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bowl of cottage cheese n cooler no cover. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site