PUDDLE JUMPERS
111 W RUBY ST, Tavares FL 32778 · 352-508-5862
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw chicken 54°. Per operator chicken was pulled 1 hour prior. Operator placed ice bag on raw chicken for quick cool.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator reheated to 165F Alfredo Sauce (109F - Hot Holding) Mashed potatoes (103F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board at cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen. Ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at cook line. Operator cleaned.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.Floor at cook line upstairs.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line. Exterior over upstairs in the kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at the end of cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to steam well in the kitchen. Wall by dish washer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.pat the bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. Operator labeled.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate17 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Server entered kitchen from unknown area put on gloves to make salad without washing hands hands, coached employee
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves preparing sauce in server area
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Steamed shrimp cooling bagged and sealed stacked in pan walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle soiled upstairs bar Can opener upstairs kitchen
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in kitchen
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Upstairs kitchen in flour
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured upstairs
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom down stairs.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food watch
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor walk in cooler soiled. Floor under fryer Floor under soda gun in down stairs bar
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer upstairs
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom down stairs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior glass racks heavy build up Fanmotor walk in cooler soiled
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. In kitchen next to potted of sauce under expo area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets at cook line Dicer soiled Operator cleaned.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor upstairs storage area under steam well and racks
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles on the floor
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall at prep area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at prep area soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in at prep area soiled.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored over coconut crumbles at cook line. Operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Low boy at cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the kitchen souled
May 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - tan cutting boards on cooks line and salad station. - interior of fryers. - can opener
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - upstairs woman's restroom
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - under cooks line
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - floor in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. - can drinks in dry storage.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dishwasher trays - exterior of butter machine
Apr 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - sanitize bucket stored directly on floor.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - tan cutting boards on cooks line and salad station. - interior of fryers. - can opener
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. - hand sink in upstairs next to mop sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine or Quat test strips.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Hand sink and sever station removed.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - napkin in dry storage.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - upstairs woman's restroom
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - under cooks line
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - floor in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. - can drinks in dry storage.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dishwasher trays - exterior of butter machine
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - sandwich presses - can opener - electric slicer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - drink stored in front bar hand sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - red cutting board in upstairs prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee hoodie stored over make line
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - kitchen area
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - floors throughout the entire kitchen and walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
Light not functioning. - light in hoods
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of sandwich presses
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers and baskets - Panini press
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - upstairs ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - jackets stored on utensils rack across 3 compartment sink.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook preparing food
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door in kitchen area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - In kitchen area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - kitchen area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -Front bar ice bin
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of fryers
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw chicken 54°. Per operator chicken was pulled 1 hour prior. Operator placed ice bag on raw chicken for quick cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottles of cleaner hanging on back of bar 3 compartment sink. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on splash guard.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Panini press - interior of fryers and fry baskets - can opener
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - bottle drink on bar counter next to clean plates
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook preparing food in kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door in kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - cooks line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all cooking equipment on Cooks line - walk in cooler
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Kitchen area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -entire kitchen floor
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. - ice scoop stored directly on ice machine up stairs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - on cooks line across flat top grill.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.