GREEN DOOR ON 8TH
14148 8 ST, Dade City FL 33525 · 352-437-5335
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
APR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small fly in dish area 1 large fly on cook line
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board cooks line Interior oven Ice machine
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
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/. Establishment has extended prep / cooking area as well as an additional dinning area with bar that is used for events. Not on current plans on file.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back prep area
Mar 19, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board cooks line Interior oven Ice machine
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
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/. Establishment has extended prep / cooking area as well as an additional dinning area with bar that is used for events. Not on current plans on file.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back prep area
Mar 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chris Russell and Lindsey Fowler managers with no current certification.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board cooks line Interior oven Ice machine
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to fryers blocked by cooler Bar cooler has items stored in sink
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
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/ 8 food employees with no certified food manager on site. Manager Geoff Zukosky 7/7/25 arrived during inspection.
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/. Establishment has extended prep / cooking area as well as an additional dinning area with bar that is used for events. Not on current plans on file.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back prep area
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on wine rack Employee moved drink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and watch on dry spices rack Employee removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gasket torn on cooler under coffee machine
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Increased seating from 60 to 120 due to taking over another dining area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Wall outside of restrooms has leak and standing water on floor
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler box of chicken on floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven, employee removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooks line reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork tenderloin and shrimp thawing on rack at room temp. Reviewed proper thawing with employees. Employee placed under running water
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris on reach in cooler on cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee removed cooler from in front of Hand sink next to entrance of warehouse washing area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed Utensils in hand sink in catering kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in prep area on a speed rack.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee removed book bag and phones from dry storage shelf in prep area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach freezer in dry storage.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed utensils in a six pan of standing water on reach in cooler to the flattop.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed wiping cloth from underneath cutting board on prep table in prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Employee removed Salmon thawing on a sheet pan on a speed rack in prep kitchen into the walk in cooler.
Jul 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In flip top cooler cut tomatoes (51F - Cooling)at 2:00 since 11:00 to 49F at 2:25, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator who moved overstocked portioned to be chilled in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board heavily grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator.
May 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In flip top cooler cut tomatoes (51F - Cooling)at 2:00 since 11:00 to 49F at 2:25, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator who moved overstocked portioned to be chilled in walk in cooler.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dishwashing area unlabeled spray bottle neigh unknown cleaning chemical, discussed with operator labeling requirements, operator discarded spray.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board heavily grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen squirt bottles containing cooking oils not properly labeled, discussed with operator who labeled bottles.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line - buttermilk (52F - Cold Holding), staff placed in larger ice bath
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by speed rack in prep room, rack moved
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. Three certificates expired
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand sink on cook line, staff repaired
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep room
Food stored on floor. Tray of raw fish on floor of walk in freezer, moved to shelf
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Grill brush in hand sink next to fryers. Employee removed brush.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on table with clean dishes. Employee removed drink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On reach in cooler on cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the edge of cook line by cash register. Operator turned containers down.
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Server washed hands with cold water, water temperature 81F
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink on cook line, hot water faucet does not turn on, manager turned hot water on, water temperature over 85F
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment soiled Faucet at hand sink on cook line heavily soiled with grease
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet at hand sink on cook line does not turn on, manager turned hot water faucet on
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water leaking at hand sink on cook line when water is turned on
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken raw inside 53F after being partially cooked, browned on the top and bottom, employee states they only brown the top and bottom, inside of chicken is still raw after cooking
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server rubbed hands together for 7 seconds
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rubbed his nose with back of gloves hand then proceeded to prepare food without taking gloves off or washing hands
Employee washed hands with cold water. Server washed hands with cold water, water temperature 81F
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small fly in dish area 1 large fly on cook line
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw shrimp in reach in cooler, raw beef moved to bottom of reach in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken salad (57F - Cold holding); ham (57F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (55F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (53F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken salad (57F - Cold holding); ham (57F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (55F - Cold Holding); top rail of reach in cooler across from fryer buttermilk (53F - Cold Holding) on cook line next to fryer
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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-104
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink on cook line
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 manager with DBPR Form HR 5030-103
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink on cook line, soap dispenser fixed
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink on cook line, hot water faucet does not turn on, manager turned hot water on, water temperature over 85F
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In prep area In dish area
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on floor next to beer cooler on bar 1 dead on floor behind ice machine 1 dead on floor next to prep table with mixer on it
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. All employees engaged in food preparation are wearing watches
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guards on
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment soiled
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 5 sets of tongs on grill handle, tongs removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment soiled Faucet at hand sink on cook line heavily soiled with grease
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of Gatorade in reach in cooler in prep area
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet at hand sink on cook line does not turn on, manager turned hot water faucet on
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water leaking at hand sink on cook line when water is turned on
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.