STEAKOUT AT HIGH SPRINGS
18617 HIGH SPRINGS MAIN ST, High Springs FL 32643 · 386.454.4000
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly flying around and landed on package of bread on reach in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Spray bottle with quaternary ammonia tested over 500 ppm, operator added water to 300ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza oven conveyer belt soiled with food crumbs.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Three compartment sink using quaternary ammonia has chlorine tested kit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles hanging on shelf in front of Three compartment sink no labels.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cups no handles in oregano container, employee removed cups.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Grease soiled cardboard on ground behind mop sink area, operator stated they use those to wash hood filters then dry overnight, on Wednesdays they discard them.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer spray bottles tested over 500ppm, employee added water retested at 300ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonia.
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 employees working no certified manager present, manager arrived during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles hanging on shelf by Three compartment sink, employee labeled as sanitizer and cleaner.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter by Philly meat/above seasonings, employee moved drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat hanging on shelf by/above mayo, employee moved hat.
Apr 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item stored in warmer on prep table next to slicer: cheese (124F - Hot Holding). Item was placed in warmer at 10:30am.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in warmer on prep table next to slicer: cheese (124F - Hot Holding). Item was placed in warmer at 10:30am. ALSO, Melted butter 127°, and grilled onions 109°. The cheese was discarded. The onions were put on time as a public health control. The butter will be reheated to 165° on the flat top.
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. No written procedure available.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed: the written plan was blank. This was filled during the inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of degreaser hanging on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above reach-in cooler next to kitchen hand wash sink. Staff removed drink during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed: the pizza make table gaskets are torn.
Food stored on floor. Gatorade stored on floor behind front counter. Employee stated Gatorade for employees, employee placed sign on Gatorade.
Jul 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee adjusted hat on head then grabbed bread, inspector stopped employee and he washed hands and changed gloves. -Employee pulled up pants then touched spatula handles on cooks line, inspector had him wash hands and change gloves.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly flying around and landed on package of bread on reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell eggs over deli meat in reach in cooler, employee moved eggs to the bottom.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. The faucet with hose attached at front porch.
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat tortillas and ranch in reach in cooler. Employee started rearranging cooler so that the eggs were on the bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (46F - Cold Holding); ranch (45F - Cold Holding) items in stand up reach in cooler inside kitchen, operator stated he had door open rearranging items and taking inventory. Other items in cooler were 41F or below.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee working longer than 60 days pizza maker at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small black cup in seasoning container by Three compartment sink. Employee removed cup.
Equipment in poor repair. Pizza reach in cooler gasket torn. Ice build up in reach in freezer outside on porch.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece under pizza oven. Wooden piece under reach in freezer inside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Jul 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 droppings in between soda reach in cooler and food reach in cooler by front counter outside of bathroom. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Shared unisex bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda pallets by back door. Floor vents throughout kitchen soiled.
Food stored on floor. Shortening/oil on floor under Three compartment sink. Operator placed on shelf.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Multiple cardboard boxes stacked outside of back door, truck delivery was 2 days ago.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle outside of back door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Underneath Three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces holding Three compartment sink in place.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler nearest Handwash sink the door seal on cooler soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container in dry storage cabinet, operator labeled as flour.
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.