Carlo's Diner
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
32
Score
Inspectors have visited Carlo's Diner nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Single-service articles improperly stored” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Ocoee restaurant, which scores around 76. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Employee removed chicken from over frozen corn and blueberry muffins in stand up reach in freezer in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee removed chicken from over cheese in stand up reach in cooler in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler cutting board cutting board stained with food debris. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee closed door to women's restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In women's restrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed drink on reach in cooler on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee removed purse from over bread on shelf in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. With grease underneath flattop.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Drain cover missing on floor on cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to exit door on cook line.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restrooms. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Equipment soiled with food debris and grease between both flattops on cook line stained.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Employee removed single service napkins from floor in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Besides flattop on cook line.
36-27-5
32
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones, drinks, keys on prep tables ,
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dishwasher
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag in a box soda on floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both bathrooms
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dishwasher
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator moved to cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Womens
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on ice machine by bathroom
24-05-4
47
Jan 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. No operating permit available.
28-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in back storage area.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three tanks outside
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on front counter next to reach in cooler.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 on display **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Back storage area. Light and shield missing.
36-62-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler in back storage area.
05-09-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Pressure washer under prep table next to flour.
33-31-5
55
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher personnel loaded dish machine, went around the other side and removed the clean dishes without washing her hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs held on top of stove on cook line at 70F ambient . Provided time control form and management filled it out. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Staff washed lettuce
31A-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Lower shelves on the table on cook line
14-45-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cook line prep table Drinks on front counter next to coffee pot Staff removed drinks **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones on shelves throughout kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chili thawed in standing water. Manager placed under running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
47
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo cups and Soda in a box in back room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
95
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. Provided forms **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo cups and Soda in a box in back room.
25-05-4
78
Jul 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door in storage room.
35B-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Spinach at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
86
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Operator is storing multiple food items in bread bags, both raw and ready-to-eat. Also using single service containers for storage of other food.
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bacon left out on prep table at 87F less than 4hours. Advised operator to cool for temperature recovery. Shredded cheese 46, ground beef 45, raw beef 44. Advised operator to lower temperature of unit and monitor temperatures.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in reach in cooler by grill area reading 20F. Actual Ambient temperature 50F. Advised operator to adjust reach in cooler temp
05-05-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling tile is rusty In front counter area over drink machine.
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in reach in cooler area **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in back room by reach in cooler
38-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door in reach in cooler area
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor in back room
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Hashbrowns sitting on counter in back room at room temperature
06-01-5
37
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carlo's Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carlo's Diner on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carlo's Diner?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Carlo's Diner.
How does Carlo's Diner compare to other restaurants in Ocoee?
Carlo's Diner most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocoee average of 76.
Has Carlo's Diner's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Carlo's Diner have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Carlo's Diner means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Carlo's Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carlo's Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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