HOOTERS OF SPRINGHILL
3437 COMMERCIAL WAY, Spring Hill FL 34606 · 352-666-9225
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects in kitchen not landing on food contact surfaces.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021011085 | Jan 14, 2021 | Apr 22, 2021 | $400 |
| 3--2019019967 | Mar 13, 2019 | May 2, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored in prep area on container holding portioned sauces. Operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly was observed flying around the dishwasher area and the manager's office. The operator killed the fly, swept the area, and sanitized it.
2 employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. The 2 employees put a beard guard on.
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects in kitchen not landing on food contact surfaces.
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 Hooters Hot Wing Sauce (not bottled) (98F - Cold Holding) on cook line in prep area and 3 additional cases of Hooters Hot Wing Sauce (not bottled) (68F - Cold Holding) stored on shelf in dry storage room. Discussed in depth requirement of items that are time/temperature control for safety being properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hooters Hot Wing Sauce (not bottled) (98F - Cold Holding) on cook line in prep area and 3 additional cases of Hooters Hot Wing Sauce (not bottled) (68F - Cold Holding) stored on shelf in dry storage room. Discussed in depth requirement of items that are time/temperature control for safety being properly stored. See stop sale.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink with no lid in wait station stored next to condiments. Operator discarded.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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 at 0 ppm. Operator contacted service company to repair machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Operator removed to have cleaned and sanitized.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemicals stored next to clean food prep equipment on shelf underneath prep table across from three compartment sink. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on top of food service film container above prep table on shelf. Operator removed.
Floor drain soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath three compartment sink and handwash sink area.
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