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TRADITIONAL CUBAN FOOD-EL SABOR DE CASA

12578 SPRING HILL DR, Spring Hill FL 34609 · (352) 293-3280

Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3700736
Grade history
DEC 23
MAR 24
NOV 24
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Feb 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Two bags were observed in the reach-in refrigerator and two in the reach-in freezer in the kitchen. The operator placed the food into a food-grade container.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee cup in the hand sink at the front counter. The operator removed the coffee cup.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Leidris T. and Lisbel P.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. The operator filled out the DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted is from license expiration date 2/1/2026.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. The operator posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the bathroom room. The operator posted the sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 stored next to plastic containers of spices on prep area shelf off of cook line. Operator removed and stored correctly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site

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.