Shoney's Old Town
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Shoney's Old Town stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly 13 violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Shoney's Old Town's latest score of 70 falls below the Kissimmee average of 78. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
61
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In low boy on cook line. Raw chicken stored in drawer above raw fish. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw beef stored above pasta sauce. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 9 live flying insects in service station near buffet. Operator killed 7 **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pill bottles on surface at cook line. Operator moved. Pill bottles on shelf above prep table. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 400+ppm quaternary in triple sink at bar. Operator remade to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. All foods at buffet. Batter station. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. **Warning**
01B-13-4
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. Milk in reach in cooler. No one on staff can say for certain when it was opened **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chutes for frozen drinks have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned. Soda guns behind the bar are soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is unable to provide a written plan. Issued and reviewed handout **Warning**
03F-10-5
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. Susan has no certification. Operator stated that they didn't think servers needed to take food handlers course **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on filters in soda bib room. Behind soda machine at service station **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels on the floor behind host stand. Coffee filters in service station Plastic cutlery on the floor in front service station. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe in soda in room is leaking **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in used mop bucket water near mop sink **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Buffet worker **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line and in prep area. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
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. Fully thawed raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. On the floor in office. Bag is open **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in Parmesan cheese. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate **Warning**
22-20-5
11
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On food rack at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.coffee filters
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.jacket on dry storage rack.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee preparing food has no hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Storage area
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dish area, under equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.microwave spoiled
22-08-4
58
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -4 small flying insects near mopsink
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue. - cutting board at prep cooler - soda nozzles
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - glass cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - watches
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - near mopsink
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - top side of low boy, bottom of grills
23-03-4
52
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - 3 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In the kitchen prep area. Next routine vis per Renee pichardo
35A-02-6
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 - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Prep table in the kitchen
22-31-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in the kitchen
36-27-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All equipment in the kitchen soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ovens in the kitchen
36-22-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Dry storage area
42-01-4
Basic - Exterior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
14-34-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean storage rack
24-08-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Manager states they only use it for hot water , waiting for a part
16-55-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
37
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet line: macaroni and cheese (45F - Cold Holding); diced ham (45F - Cold Holding); diced egg (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
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. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish washer racks soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
45
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shoney's Old Town last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shoney's Old Town on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shoney's Old Town?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shoney's Old Town.
How does Shoney's Old Town compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Shoney's Old Town most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Shoney's Old Town's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Shoney's Old Town have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shoney's Old Town means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Shoney's Old Town inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shoney's Old Town is inspected around three times per year on average.
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