What is The Elm Diner's health inspection score?

The Elm Diner has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Elm Diner last inspected?

The Elm Diner was last inspected on May 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Elm Diner have?

The Elm Diner has 6 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Elm Diner safe to eat at?

Yes, The Elm Diner has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does The Elm Diner serve?

The Elm Diner serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Elm Diner

Name: The Elm Diner
Address: 5424 SHADY AVENUE, Lowville, 13367
Rating: 96

5424 SHADY AVENUE, Lowville

Last Inspected: 5/20/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

2 inspections

Last: May 20, 2026

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 94/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (96/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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5424 SHADY AVENUE, Lowville, FL 13367

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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 Inspection

May 26

Inspection InspectionLatest

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 25

Inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2

Base deductions−8 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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