Good Times Diner
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Good Times Diner, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Englewood sits at 78, putting Good Times Diner on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor throughout kitchen is worn and no longer sealed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
82
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb by hand wash sink at cooks line. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler over tubs of ready to eat food. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
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 dishwasher machine at 000 ppm chlorine sanitizer. instructed operator they may use the machine to wash dishware and utensils, but must use three compartment sink to sanitize items once they come out of the dish machine and then allow items to properly air dry. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster DBPR HR Form 5030-165 **Warning**
11-03-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster DBPR HR Form 5030-165. Repeat from last inspection 11-25-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-05-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed coffee filter holder in hand wash sink at wait station at service window. Observed trash can in front of hand wash sink at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauces and meats in reach-in freezer Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at bottom of prep table. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken pans of meats, cut vegetables, and sauces in reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler not covered. Repeat from last inspection 11-25-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor throughout kitchen is worn and no longer sealed. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink with sanitizer set up in middle sink.
16-13-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cooks line and prep table areas. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat from last inspection 11-25-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cooks line. **Warning**
14-33-4
20
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at front counter. Observed floor tiles in walk-in-cooler cracked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at front counter. Observed floor tiles in walk-in-cooler cracked. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler a5 wait station and walk-in-cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Observed reach-in-cooler at wait station still mold-like-substance. On interior and shelves. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Observed shelving in walk-in-cooler has rust and pitting **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following at wait station and cooks line: Wait station: butter portion cup (71F - Cold Holding) Make table:dice ham (55F - Cold Holding); dice sausage (61F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) Cooks line: pico de gallo (100F - Cold Holding); French toast mix made with raw shell eggs (97F - Cold Holding) Observed operator voluntarily disposed of all out of temperature food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following at wait station and cooks line: Wait station: butter portion cup (71F - Cold Holding) Make table:dice ham (55F - Cold Holding); dice sausage (61F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) Cooks line: pico de gallo (100F - Cold Holding); French toast mix made with raw shell eggs (97F - Cold Holding) Observed operator voluntarily disposed of all out of temperature food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and chicken over tuna salad, diced onions and slice deli meats in cooks line reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in cooks line make table and walk-in-cooler deli ham, corned beef and slice cheese opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash cans in front of handwashing sink at cooks line and soiled rags in handwashing sink at dishwasher area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed the following items in cooks line make table and walk-in-cooler tuna salad, mashed potatoes, chicken soup, dice onions, sauces and refried beans prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles in back of kitchen or with heat water stains and mold-like-substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee dumping mop water or other wastewater in the toilet/urinal. On mop water is being dumped out back door into parking lot and flowing in drain. Mop sink is blocked by large stand mixer and kegs. **Warning**
28-04-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at front counter. Observed floor tiles in walk-in-cooler cracked. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug of fry oil on floor at end of cooks line. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle use for coleslaw at cooks line was buried in coleslaw. **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cooks line. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler a5 wait station and walk-in-cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish, soup, sauces, mashed potatoes, deli meats and diced onions in walk-in-cooler not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of flour and bread crumbs under table in back kitchen not labeled. Repeat 4-2-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
22
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed two stand up reach in coolers moved from bar to different location, walls put up in dining room, ice machine moved **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed plans submitted to plan review. Awaiting approval from plan review **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed backside of slicer with dried food debris like substance on it. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed two stand up reach in coolers moved from bar to different location, walls put up in dining room, ice machine moved **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine on inside plastic guard with a black mold like substance on inside.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers with debris buildup on back side of handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on line in kitchen with grooves in them.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in kitchen reach ins with black mold like substance on them.
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container at back door with flour like substance nside not properly labeled.
02D-01-5
64
Nov 29, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 28, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rub mark on top left side of cabinet that is hanging on wall in mens handicap cap room. Observed rub mark above dish machine. Observed rub mark above 3 door freezer. **Warning**
35A-18-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings in mens handicap cap room, in vanity drawer. Observed 6 rodent droppings in ladies room around main hand washing sink on floor. Observed 8 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink in bar by managers office. Observed 2 rodent droppings by Co2 tank in same bar area. Observed 12 rodent droppings in cabinet under soda dispenser in same bar. Observed 6 rodent droppings in service area. Observed 5 rodent droppings in dry storage area by bread. Observed 3 rodent droppings on top of dish machine. Observed 4 rodent droppings around floor mixer. Observed 10 rodent droppings under soda syrup boxes. Observed 4 rodent droppings in a cardboard box with boxes of mashed potatoes. Observed 45 rodent droppings under fryer area in kitchen. Observed 12 rodent droppings under 2 door oven in kitchen. Observed 5 rodent droppings on top of pizza oven. Observed 5 rodent droppings along metal wall next to pizza oven. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ziti made on Saturday per cook not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 large dead roaches under main hand washing sink in mens room. Observed 6 roach body parts in vanity drawer in mens handicap room. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exit door in back by mens room. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour on floor in back room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door in kitchen on cook line. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs by hand washing sink by backdoor. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with grease build up **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing leak at hand sink by back door in kitchen. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters in bar area with no cover on them **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed dish cloth stored on rack on kitchen line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop in flour with a 6th pan with out handle in it. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above hoods in kitchen. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with holes in them through out establishment. **Warning**
36-32-5
37
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw whole muscle beef steak over diced tomatoes in reach in cooler to right of make station in kitchen. Coached employee, employee moved steak to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracking eggs, whisking eggs, putting on grill, handling bacon that was cooked afterwards. Coached cook on proper hand washing. **Repeat Violation**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in back prep area soiled with food debris. Asked operator when in was last used, was told yesterday. Observed operator cleaning slicer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed all hand washing stations with at lease one item in them, or a trash can in front of it (behind bar, by grill station, by back door, server station) **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint in kitchen while cooking food. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop bucket outside stored with mop head in bucket/wringer. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed through out kitchen un sealed concrete on floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food/grease build up on side of pizza over in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler, buckets with food in them on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
47
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
21
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
29
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Good Times Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Good Times Diner on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Good Times Diner?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Good Times Diner.
How does Good Times Diner compare to other restaurants in Englewood?
Good Times Diner most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Englewood average of 78.
Has Good Times Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Good Times Diner have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Good Times Diner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Good Times Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Good Times Diner is inspected around four times per year on average.
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