ROCK SPRINGS BAR & GRILL
4939 ROCK SPRINGS RD, Apopka FL 32712 · (407)886-0057
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
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MAR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/24
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 #10 cans of Nacho cheese heavily dented
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to reach in cooler
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Addition of back desk added without Plan Review
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in ware washing area
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Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Several margarine containers reused
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -men's and woman's restroom
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's and woman's restroom
Equipment in poor repair. -cook line cooler seals torn
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -dish washing area
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -men's restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cook line cooler seals soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -bar cooler
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Back deck added with additional seating not reported
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry storage area
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of cooked cheese steak not dated
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Back deck added with additional seating not reported
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under fryers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry storage area
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked cheese steak meat stored in country crock butter containers
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels in contact with cooked bacon
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25 License renewed before end of inspection
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Facility does not have proper thermometer to measure cold foods
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Case of water stored on floor.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Facility added outside deck with additional seating
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by 3 compartment sink area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Several knives stored between sink and wall at three compartment sink
Utensils in poor condition. Knife handle wrapped with gray duct tape
Jan 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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 foods from previous day not dated
Nov 18, 2024Call 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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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Called plan review, application was submitted June for addition of outside deck, there are deficiencies which need to be addressed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods from previous day not dated
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked pulled pork
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Called plan review, application was submitted June for addition of outside deck, there are deficiencies which need to be addressed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods from previous day not dated
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple cleaner in bottle not labeled
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Open dumpster lid.
Jun 17, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/. Facility added outside bar with approximately 60 additional seats, provided operator with application
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods prepared previous day not dated in coolers
Open dumpster lid.
Apr 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked bacon stored on paper towels
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/24
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked cheese steak
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/. Facility added outside bar with approximately 60 additional seats, provided operator with application
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods prepared previous day not dated in coolers
In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flat of raw eggs stored on bread and over premade salads Raw beef stored in glass service ice bin with bagged ice
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 operator with handout
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. Provided operator with handouts, current employees working, signed and filled out form
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Open foods in coolers from previous day not dated
Open dumpster lid.
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.