SABINA'S DINER & ICE CREAM SHOP
2400 N FLORIDA AVE, Hernando FL 34442 · 352-637-1308
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Chili in walk in cooler
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Chili in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In crock pot in cook line area. Operator turned up heat setting on crock pot to reheat to 165F. grits (116F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooler in cook line area soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with bucket. Inspector removed to wash hands.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Madison
Accumulation of 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. Employee drink cup on cutting board in kitchen
Feb 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled. Cutting board on reach in cooler in cook line area
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs in eggs Benedict
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Plates under soap on rack in cook line area. Operator removed plates.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler in cook line area
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in ware washing area soiled with black mold like substance. Operator removed cutting boards and replaced with new one.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dishes in ware washing area.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee switched task, handling equipment, dishes and then prepped food, no handwashing before putting on gloves.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Owner handled slides tomatoes bare handed in reach in cooler while simultaneously handling plastic wrap with cooked meat inside. Owner again handled same tomatoes bare handed while placing them on a customer plate.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored on top of tortillas. Manager moved.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator does not have heat test stickers or thermometer to test heat dishwasher machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chopped potatoes, coleslaw and beef stew in cooler not date marked. Manager stated they were prepped on 12/02/2024. Manager placed labels on containers.
Employee eating while preparing food. Manager was actively drinking out of uncovered coffee cup while prepping food, placing cup on cutting board when not drinking. Discussed with manager and she moved drink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee eggs stored in egg crate on top of tortillas. Employee stated they were her personal eggs and moved them.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Open container of cake mix powder underneath handwashing sink. Owner moved.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stated she would speak with dishwasher.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen in cooking area have accumulation of food debris.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator placed soiled equipment in 3 compartment sink then touched clean utensils without hand wash. Discussed with operator who washed hands.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled soiled dishes then picked up plated food without hand wash. Discussed with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Home fries, sausage and eggs in cook line area. Operator time marked 9:30am.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine bucket at front counter over 200ppm. Operator made fresh bucket. 50ppm
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator stocked soap
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans and rice in walk in cooler Chicken soup in walk in cooler Shaved ham in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on cutting board at reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. 2 cases of oil in hallway by back door. Operator moved to crate
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over chili in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Nov 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 79 seats
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler cutting board White cutting board in cook line area Slicer soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple spray bottle in 3 compartment sink area. Operator labeled degreaser.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean plates stored next to soiled towel in kitchen. Operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board. Operator discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on cutting board. Operator removed.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 79 seats
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 79 seats
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In cook line area
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In shed storing food items
Aug 14, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 79 seats
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 79 seats
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 79 seats
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.