HERITAGE PINES COMM ASSOC
11524 SCENIC HILLS BLVD, Hudson FL 34667 · 727.861.7784
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/25. Operator renewed during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The salad cooler reach in cutting board is soiled with mold-like substance.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle by the dishwashing area. The operator labeled the bottle.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. The employee put on a hair restraint.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1 container with cracks on it. The operator discarded the cracked container.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface: The fan in the walk-in cooler is soiled with dust buildup.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of shrimp were stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. The operator moved the boxes of shrimp off the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface: The left side of the hood filters is soiled with dust and grease.
Jun 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/25. Operator renewed during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plates in front of hand wash sink in drink station. Operator moved plates.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored on floor and not inverted. Operator moved buckets to be washed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs oven door handle. Operator moved tongs.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery over cooked pasta in walk in cooler. Operator moved pasta.
Dec 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine with chlorine sanitizer not at 0 ppm and below 160F. Operator has contacted service company.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced Provolone Cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Cheddar Cheese Slices (51F - Cold Holding); Swiss Cheese Slices (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the right of the steam table. Items had been in cooler for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced Provolone Cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Cheddar Cheese Slices (51F - Cold Holding); Swiss Cheese Slices (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the right of the steam table. Items had been in cooler for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed three handwashing sinks throughout kitchen with the water at 75F. Maintenance arrived and corrected hot water at handwashing sinks.
Feb 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine in bar at 0 ppm. Operator contacted service company to repair machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed papers stored in handwash sink in rear of kitchen near prep area. Operator removed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees in kitchen preparing food without proper beard restraints. Employees placed beard guards.
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Some mussels tags not marked with last date served.
Oct 13, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken across from flat top grill in reach-in cooler. Employee moved and stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Shrimp Cocktail (48F - Cold Holding); Raw Tuna Loin (50F - Cold Holding); Bruschetta Mix (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Rice (49F - Cold Holding); Cheddar Cheese Cubes (50F - Cold Holding) in salad reach-in cooler at 3:55 PM. Employee stated line checks were taken at 11:00 AM and the food was at 38F. The temperature of the cooler has not been taken since and kitchen is preparing for an event. Employee removed items from reach-in cooler and operator called in cooler for service. Discussed methods in maintaining proper temperatures in reach-in cooler until serviced.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Shrimp Cocktail (48F - Cold Holding); Raw Tuna Loin (50F - Cold Holding); Bruschetta Mix (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Rice (49F - Cold Holding); Cheddar Cheese Cubes (50F - Cold Holding) in salad reach-in cooler at 3:55 PM. Employee stated line checks were taken at 11:00 AM and the food was at 38F. The temperature of the cooler has not been taken since and kitchen is preparing for an event. Employee removed items from reach-in cooler and operator called in cooler for service. Discussed methods in maintaining proper temperatures in reach-in cooler until serviced.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical in spray bottle stored hanging on rack above scoop and clean plates next to the ice machine in the kitchen. Employee moved.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink in bar. Employee moved.
Some mussels tags not marked with last date served.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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.