LINKS OF LAKE BERNADETTE
5430 LINKS LN, Zephyrhills FL 33541 · 813-788-7888
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 9 visits since June 2024
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line -egg salad (44F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger patties (45F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding) all in cooler overnight, temperatures not taken today.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025083977 | Oct 31, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over salad dressing in reach in cooler. Operator moved bacon to different cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open package of raw beef patties stored over buns in reach in freezer. Operator placed beef on lower shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry cutter has buildup of food debris
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. I employee on staff, no training record available.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid under 3-sink. Operator placed label
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Oct 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Employee removed paper towels from underneath tomato in 6pan in reach in cooler on cook line.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Thomas Schulz manager certificate expired servsafe 3-12-2025.
Apr 17, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Fry baskets
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Thomas S. No CFM, no other managers
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium sanitizer
Feb 13, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Fry baskets
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Thomas S. No CFM, no other managers
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium sanitizer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door cooler on cook line
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook took money from customer, we Inspection Report to cooler, took out eggs, put gloves on, no hand wash, we discussed proper hand wash, cook washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in kitchen, open box of beef patties over hot dogs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line -egg salad (44F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger patties (45F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding) all in cooler overnight, temperatures not taken today.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Fry baskets
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Thomas S. No CFM, no other managers
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium sanitizer
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on reach in cooler next to fryer
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor in kitchen by keg cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door cooler on cook line
Feb 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Current manager unable to locate valid CFM
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler
Dec 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over hot dogs in reach in cooler, order corrected
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Current manager unable to locate valid CFM
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to keg cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee engaged in food prep with no hair restraint
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of soiled ice machine, removed for cleaning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler
Jun 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with rust and food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle is on ground next to dumpster.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils in storage container in front of cook line.
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