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10400 CR 48, Howey In The Hills FL 34737 · 352-324-2024
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 12 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -3 on floor in ware wash.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from packaging prior to thawing. -5 pieces of mahi -8 pieces of barramundi
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut melon (45-47F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (54F - Cold Holding); spinach (54F - Cold Holding); diced ham (48F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding), buffet line, less than four hours per operator. Recommended operator place on Time as a Public Health Control. Operator had form filled out, added all buffet items to time plan, for specific time frame 6-10
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on cook line -grill grates -interior of spray hose at dish machine -interior of tea urns
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -food particles in hand sink on breakfast cook station
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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/
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by coffee area and tea machine
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. -apples on buffet line, operator moved to back area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -sugar container under spice rack, operator removed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen
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. -5 pieces of mahi -8 pieces of barramundi
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee beverages in reach in cooler on cook line
Equipment in poor repair. -fryer baskets -grill grates on cook line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -kitchen, operator cleaned
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under ovens and flat top on cook line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven door on cook line
Interior of ovens have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves across from combination oven on cook line -interior of storage holding unit on cook line and in back kitchen -filters on ice machine are dusty
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -holding unit on cook line beside combination oven -walk in freezer -storage closet
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -containers of sugar and salt, operator labeled
Jan 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. -server dropped dirty dishes then grabbed clean cloth and began wiping down counters in kitchen.
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/. -operator has added an omelette cooking station to buffet area with no hand wash sink. Operator uses raw shell eggs as well as pasteurized eggs.
Nov 10, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. -server dropped dirty dishes then grabbed clean cloth and began wiping down counters in kitchen.
No handwash sink for employees at cooking station near buffet.
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/. -operator has added an omelette cooking station to buffet area with no hand wash sink. Operator uses raw shell eggs as well as pasteurized eggs.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen and women's restroom
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -upright reach in cooler in kitchen in dessert prep area
Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Light not functioning on cook line
Nov 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef next to commercially processed peas and carrots in walk in freezer, operator corrected.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 in kitchen near dish area, operator killed and sanitized.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. -server dropped dirty dishes then grabbed clean cloth and began wiping down counters in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked squash (54F - Cold Holding); sliced deli meat (54F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding); house made buttercream (54F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (54F - Cold Holding); house made chocolate mousse (54F - Cold Holding), upright reach in cooler in kitchen, held more than four hours per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked squash (54F - Cold Holding); sliced deli meat (54F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding); house made buttercream (54F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (54F - Cold Holding); house made chocolate mousse (54F - Cold Holding), upright reach in cooler in kitchen, held more than four hours per operator. cut watermelon (46F - Cold Holding); yogurt (45F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (46F - Cold Holding), buffet line, held less than four hours per operator. Recommended operator use Time as a Public Health Control for buffet.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage links (108F - Hot Holding), buffet line -melted butter (92F - Hot Holding), cook station near buffet line, held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to oven for rapid reheat to 165F.
Vacuum breaker at incorrect location on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line -ice machine door and interior
No handwash sink for employees at cooking station near buffet.
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/. -operator has added an omelette cooking station to buffet area with no hand wash sink. Operator uses raw shell eggs as well as pasteurized eggs.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen and women's restroom
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -upright reach in cooler in kitchen in dessert prep area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purse stored on box of dessert sauces, operator removed and educated employee.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -cook line under tilt skillet
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -kitchen
Food stored on floor. -bucket of chocolate bark in storage closet, operator placed on shelf.
Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour container, operator removed.
Light not functioning on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryers on cook line -gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -bottle of water in reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen. Employee removed.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. -stir sticks at tea station on host stand.
Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink.
Walk in freezer area not maintained clean and organized.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dish area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -spray hose on cook line leaking onto floor. Operator placed pan underneath to catch water.
Jun 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Some floor drains on cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -By ice machine.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Around top of oven. -Interior of warming cabinet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of ice machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -Under ice machine.
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open package of raw salmon stored by cheesecake in reach in freezer. Operator relocated.
Vacuum breaker at wrong location mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -interior door on upright reach in cooler
Dec 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. -butternut squash purée, other soups and sauces in walk in cooler. Operator discarded.
Non-food grade wiping cloth used as liner for food container for mint. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open package of raw salmon stored by cheesecake in reach in freezer. Operator relocated.
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. -eggs benedict on buffet line. Operator determined time.
Vacuum breaker at wrong location mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -multiple items covered in plastic before reaching 41F. Educated operator and it was uncovered.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener in kitchen -interior spray hoses. Operator cleaned.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -spoon in hand sink on cook line. Chef removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -poached eggs on breakfast menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at 2 hand sinks in kitchen. Operator replaced
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -interior door on upright reach in cooler
Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer. Operator moved.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler in prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside coffee machines in kitchen. Operat cleaned
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -by prep sink
May 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -3 on floor in ware wash.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Bleach bottle in ware wash.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Over ware wash.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn across from alto sham.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear exit door.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Pepsi cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in cooler across from alto sham.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Across from alto sham.
Mar 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Feb 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over cooked sausage.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live below prep cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 61f, less than 4 hours. Chef discarded.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Stir fry, Prime rib.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over triple door freezer.
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead in prep cooler. Manager cleaned and sanitized.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Bottom oven.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By soda station.
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.