ALVA COUNTRY DINER
21200 SR 80, ALVA, FL 33920
License #4604104
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Solid Health Score
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ALVA COUNTRY DINER in ALVA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 8, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 10 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 9 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 8, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [11-26-1] 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. Observed no copies of the employee health agreement signed, emailed Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on the reach in cooler and reach in freezer torn.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves and fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled.
- [12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverage on the cook line next to the steam table.
- [35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior door not self closing.
- [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles on the cook line cracked.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed stored raw chicken and cooked prime rib, not covered.
- [32-23-5] Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed urinal not in service, overhead with a trash bag.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator removed for cleaning and cleaned.
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