Winter Haven, Polk County

BIG TOMS DINER

1151 HAVENDALE BLVD, Winter Haven, FL 33881

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 High Priority

Dec 1, 2025

City

Winter Haven

County

Polk

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

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 1, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24214712

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cooked potatoes in reach in cooler nearest oven, employee moved potatoes. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24214714

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on soda nozzles near cook line. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24214713

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior white shield. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 24214715

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.

36-73-4

Detail 24214711

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under, behind and between kitchen equipment. Repeat Violation

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23955922

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed around soda nozzles.

22-20-5

Detail 23955924

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.

36-73-4

Detail 23955923

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23955925

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoes on floor on cook line, employee removed potatoes from floor.

29-11-4

Detail 23955926

Basic - Water leaking from pipe, observed at hand sink in service station by cook line.

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 23773253

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. Emailed operator, for printing. Printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23773254

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in sink at front counter, operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 23773255

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator form. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 23773252

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment in kitchen.

Sep 10, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 23134026

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on both reach in coolers doors on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23134025

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind equipment on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Time Extended

Sep 9, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 8Basic: 5Total: 16

01B-01-4

Detail 23129205

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lbs of sweet corn dented. Operator threw can away.

01B-02-5

Detail 23129201

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 6lbs of cheese, 1 head of lettuce, 2lbs of ham 1lbs of tomato all 50f left in cooler on cook line overnight per operator.

03A-02-5

Detail 23129196

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 6lbs of cheese, 1 head of lettuce, 2lbs of ham 1lbs of tomato all 50f left in cooler on cook line overnight per operator.

22-02-4

Detail 23129210

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee put opener in dishwasher. Reach in cooler cutting boards stained. Corrected On-Site

31A-04-4

Detail 23129208

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.

31A-01-4

Detail 23129197

Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Hand sink on cook line next to ware washing area.

31B-02-4

Detail 23129204

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink on cook line and in ware washing area. Employee replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23129200

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap on hand sink on cook line. Employee replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

05-10-4

Detail 23129203

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

53B-05-5

Detail 23129206

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.

41-17-4

Detail 23129195

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of surface cleaner at front counter in dining room. Employee put labels on bottles. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23129207

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cups on expo counter above plates. Employee removed cups. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23129199

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat on expo window shelf. Purses on shelf with single service items at front counter. Operator removed all personal items. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23129209

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on both reach in coolers doors on cook line.

33-16-4

Detail 23129198

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23129202

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind equipment on cook line.