THOUSAND ISLAND CAFE
3438 COMMERCIAL WAY, Spring Hill FL 34606 · 352-688-4624
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
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JUN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No soap provided at handwash sink. The handsink by the dishwasher area. The operator placed soap.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. I provided the operator with the form DBPR Form HR 5022-090.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Amanda H. expired on 4/2026 - the Always Food Safe.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the soda machine. The operator chained up the tanks.
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Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach, waitress station. 2 dead roaches, in the dry storage area. 1 dead roach, in front of the walk in cooler. The operator swept up the dead roaches and sanitized the area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator moved the tongs.
Interior of microwave at the prep table in the waitress station has accumulation of grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the interior of the microwave.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rust is present along the top of the can of dark red kidney beans. See stop sale.
A slime- or mold-like substance was observed on food-contact surfaces, including the interior door gaskets of both reach-in coolers located on the cook line, as well as the inside of the reach-in cooler on the left wall of the kitchen. An employee cleaned the interiors of the reach-in coolers.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand sink in the prep area in the kitchen contained alcohol bottles, a tool, and a dustpan. An employee removed these items from the sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There were no paper towels at the hand sink near the three-compartment sink. An employee replenished the paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. There was no hand soap at the hand sink located in the prep area of the kitchen. An employee replenished the soap.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Several tiles in disrepair by the three compartment sink.
The reach-in cooler on the left side of the kitchen by the wall had rusted shelves.
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked with dishes. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled
May 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked with dishes. Operator removed.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knives stored in handwashing sink in prep room near slicer. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep room near slicer. Operator replaced paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink in prep room near slicer and at handwashing sink in warewashing room. Operator and employee placed soap.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee wearing watch while preparing food on cookline. Employee removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee on cook line preparing food without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink in warewashing room hand cold water turned off at start of inspection with water in handwash sink at 148F. Operator turned on cold water and cold water was leaking out of faucet. Discussed the importance of repairing sink. Cold water remained turned on for remainder of inspection.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line crack raw shell eggs and handle a clean plate to go out to a customer. Discussed with employees and operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink in prep room to the right of the slicer. Operator replaced.
Nov 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken stored over unwashed produce like carrots and onions in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Operator removed to have clean and sanitized.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in prep area off cook line disconnected from a repair. Operator contacted company for service to repair sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels to the right of the three compartment sink. Operator had employee start to fix dispenser.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag and employee jacket stored on rack in dry storage area on top of cans and in prep area on dry storage shelf next to dry pasta. Operator had employees remove.
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.