KARLING'S INN
4640 US 17, De Leon Springs FL 32130 · 386 985 5535
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -warewashing area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -warewashing area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -warewashing area.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. -numerous items in dry storage area.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment outside back door.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -equipment stored in handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked corned beef in walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -kitchen and walk in cooler/freezer.
Interior of microwave of food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -exterior of microwave soiled. -stove soiled with grease. -accumulation of grease on table with fryer. -shelving in kitchen soiled with food debris/grease.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 9, 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 not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. -corrosion on ceiling in walk in cooler. -unsealed wood above dish machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. -torn gasket on Coca Cola brand cooler.
Food stored on floor. -numerous items stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. -cooking equipment soiled grease, debris.
Ripped/worn paper used as shelf cover.
Stored food not covered. -bags of open flour, sugar in walk in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. -interior of walk in cooler and walk in freezer door has some corrosion, rust.
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked beef in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen and walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. -Dressings stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris: -shelving in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interiors have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with old food debris: -prep table in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked roast in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food stored on floor. -bag of potatoes in walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -stove and oven.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling and walls not smooth and easily cleanable in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Hole in or other damage to wall, broken tiles by dish machine.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No other CFM for the establishment.
Ceiling and walls not smooth and easily cleanable in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor, numerous items in walk in freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall, broken tiles by dish machine.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored, plant food stored above chest freezer.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No other CFM for the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -can opener soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ceiling and walls not smooth and easily cleanable in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled. -accumulation of debris under equipment. -walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor, numerous items in walk in freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall, broken tiles by dish machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris: -Stove soiled with grease. -shelving in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Yeast in jar at cookline.
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.