RICE & BEANS
14313 SPRING HILL DR, Spring Hill FL 34609
Last inspected Nov 7, 2025 · 8 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023020600 | Jan 23, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | $200 |
| 3--2015036374 | Jul 14, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 | $280 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded.
0 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted.
Food-contact surface: The fan in the walk-in cooler has a buildup of dust and a mold-like substance. The operator cleaned the fan.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. There are two cooks, one dishwasher, and two employee handling food at the front counter. No certified food manager is present. The certified food manager certification posted on the wall (Shalimar Lombardo) expired on July 13, 2025.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hands sink. The operator placed paper towels.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle not labeled by the 3 compartment sink. The operator labeled the bottle.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Aug 18, 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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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 cooks, no CFM.
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. Operator states that certificates are locked in the office. No one on staff has keys to office.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Jun 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade, moved to 3 compartment sink
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 cooks, no CFM.
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. Operator states that certificates are locked in the office. No one on staff has keys to office.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Employee moved and stored correctly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray bottles containing toxic chemicals stored on rack above three compartment sink when dishes were actively being manually washed. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Mar 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tre Leches Cake (47F - Cold Holding); Milk (47F - Cold Holding); and Flan (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler near the front counter. Employee and operator stated a temperature of the food was not taken this morning and the items had been in the reach-in cooler overnight. Operator removed to discard. See stop sale.
Feb 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tre Leches Cake (47F - Cold Holding); Milk (47F - Cold Holding); and Flan (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler near the front counter. Employee and operator stated a temperature of the food was not taken this morning and the items had been in the reach-in cooler overnight. Operator removed to discard. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Yellow Rice and Rice with Beans (120F - Hot Holding) in steam table at front counter with water to steam table at 110F. Employee removed rice to reheat and replaced with rice at 162F. Discussed turning up steam table with employee and operator.
Feb 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Tre Leches Cake (47F - Cold Holding); Milk (47F - Cold Holding); and Flan (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler near the front counter. Employee and operator stated a temperature of the food was not taken this morning and the items had been in the reach-in cooler overnight. Operator removed to discard.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tre Leches Cake (47F - Cold Holding); Milk (47F - Cold Holding); and Flan (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler near the front counter. Employee and operator stated a temperature of the food was not taken this morning and the items had been in the reach-in cooler overnight. Operator removed to discard. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Yellow Rice and Rice with Beans (120F - Hot Holding) in steam table at front counter with water to steam table at 110F. Employee removed rice to reheat and replaced with rice at 162F. Discussed turning up steam table with employee and operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Employee removed to clean and sanitize.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink in front service area with forks and spoons in sink. Employee removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored next to clean equipment on cook line underneath prep table on shelf. Employee moved.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink.
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.