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1685 W JEFFERSON ST., Brooksville FL 34601 · 352-797-2327

Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3700599
Grade history
OCT 23
MAR 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Sausage (100F 105F - Hot Holding) Per cook food item in unit less than 2 hours. Observed pan overfilled. Manager reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with slime. Soda dispensing nozzles in the drive thru area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at 75F at handwash sink in rear prep area off kitchen area. Discussed with operator.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in lobby area with a bucket to catch leak in dining room. Discussed with operator. Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust in lobby area.
Basic/36-32-5
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed emergency exit door in lobby on the west side of the building blocked with a cone. Operator moved cone. Door is need of repair, discussed timeline with operator.
/46-01-4/Corrected On-Site
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich Station-; Shredded Cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (61F - Cold Holding); Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit in poor repair. Manager add ice to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Sausage (100F 105F - Hot Holding) Per cook food item in unit less than 2 hours. Observed pan overfilled. Manager reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Intermediate/05-06-4
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Sandwich station in poor repair. Unit isn't working. Instructed Manager to add ice until repair is made.
Basic/14-11-5
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like growth on interior plastic guard of ice machine
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of microwave on cooks line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Reach-in freezer near cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior plastic guard of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler and freezer floor soiled -throughout kitchen area under equipment, racks floor soiled
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Light shield damaged/in disrepair near back door of kitchen. Water and mold like build up observed in light panel plastic cover
Basic/38-01-4
Multiple Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance through out kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -deep fryer basket storage rack near fryer soiled. -syrup pumps in bag in box station located in dry storage soiled -floor fan in drive through window soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler in biscuit prep area, reach in freezer on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Portable fire extinguisher near cooks line gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
/45-02-4

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.