SANTA FE BAR
23731 S US HWY 441, High Springs FL 32643
Last inspected Jun 18, 2025 · 3 visits since December 2023
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.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2023, operator paid fees during inspection.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed: the added tubing on the 3 compartment sink faucet eliminates the required air gap.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed the Grill Fry spray cleaner was stored on the front line counter next to the jar of pepper flakes.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed the outside faucet on the way to the drive thru lacks a vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the soda gun nozzle has an accumulation of dried debris. ALSO, the inside ceiling of the microwave has dried food debris on it. The internal slide out plate/drawer for multiple Ninja style cookers have dried debris on them. The white shroud on the working ice machine is soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at the front line hand wash sink. ALSO, lack of soap at the kitchen hand wash sink.
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. Observed: lack of proof of any employee training. Karen is here, over 60 days.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed: lack of a well report.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: gap at the karaoke room back door. Gap at the office back door by the walk-in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of the required choking poster.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: the hamburger size clam shells are stored on the floor in the pizza cook area.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2023, operator paid fees during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap at Handwash sink in the back storage/office room.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside latte powder mix on shelf behind bar.
Equipment in poor repair. Interior microwave top is falling apart.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Out back door in office area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest reach in freezer in back storage area.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden storage shelves. Wooden flooring in walk in cooler.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Inside drive thru liquor room.
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.