LITTLE JOHNS DINER

Name: LITTLE JOHNS DINER
Address: 3080 CYPRESS GARDENS ROAD, WINTER HAVEN, FL, 33884, US
Rating: 63.7

3080 CYPRESS GARDENS ROAD, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884

License #6308544

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63.7 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

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LITTLE JOHNS DINER in WINTER HAVEN currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 63.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 31, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 2 critical, 8 major, 10 minor.

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Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[29-11-4] Water leaking from faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink.
[22-49-4] Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine sanitizer at 00ppm. Operator discontinued using the dishmachine. I had the operator to setup the 3 compartment sink. Run dishwasher 3 times 0ppm
[53A-02-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. The only Certified Food Manager in the establishment certificate is expired. Paul Houvardas 11-11-2020. National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ServSafe
[23-03-4] Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler.
[53B-01-5] 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
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing food on the cook line.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

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