TREASURE CAMP
15249 NW 46 LN, Chiefland FL 32626 · 352-493-7601
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 13 visits since January 2024
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024.
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Per staff member establishment uses sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink. Manager discarded sponges
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked in kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cole slaw container lid cracked. Manager replaced lid
Food stored on floor. Two boxes of soft drink syrup boxes on the floor under soft drink dispenser. Manager placed on shelf off the floor
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan containing raw ground hamburger meat stored above pan containing raw clams inside reach-in cooler near kitchen entrance. An employee moved the hamburger meat to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Inside reach-in cooler near kitchen entrance: 24 reduced oxygen packages of mahi thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The mahi is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the mahi must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. One clam tag with printed date of 4/15 on spike without date last clam served recorded on the tag.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored down inside handwash sink at cookline. Manager removed the bucket from the sink during this inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pan without handle stored down inside large bin of sugar in server station. An employee removed the scoop during this inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Inside reach-in cooler near kitchen entrance: 24 reduced oxygen packages of mahi thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The mahi is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the mahi must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sales issued.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's personal bag stored on top of reach-in cooler in bar area.
Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil stored directly on floor at front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bin of sugar without label in server station. An employee added the proper label during this inspection.
Aug 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: shrimp (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the shrimp was thawed one hour prior. 2. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: ham (47F - Cold Holding). The ham is in a pan sitting on top of another pan, well above the safe load limit of the cooler. Manager stated the ham has been stored here for approximately 15 minutes and put it back into the cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can containing but poison stored on prep table beside mixer in prep kitchen. Manager removed the bug poison from the table during this inspection.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Manager provided 31 clam tags, all missing date the last clam was served.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Clam tag missing from pan of clams inside reach-in cooler behind front counter. Manager located the tag and placed it back into the pan during this inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cookline completely blocked by cutting board. Manager unblocked the handwash sink during this inspection.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Condiment squirt bottle containing hand soap missing label at handwash sink in server station. Manager adde proper label during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink can stored on shelf beside clean dishes and directly above refrigerated make-table at cookline. Employee removed drink from shelf during this inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles in kitchen at cookline.
Food stored on floor. Box containing frozen fries stored directly on floor inside walk-in freezer.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filter above fryer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored down inside visibly soiled plastic pan on top of ice machine. Manager moved the scoop and container to the warewash area during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Top of ice machine soiled with green substance. 2. Gaskets on reach-in freezer at bar soiled with mold-like substance. Manager cleaned the gaskets during this inspection.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving rusted in bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish thawing in three-compartment sink in standing water. Manager turned on cool water over the fish during this inspection.
Mar 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan containing spaghetti with date mark of 01/28 inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee discarded the spaghetti during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle containing dish soap on shelf above three-compartment sink beside clean bowls. Employee removed soap from shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot in kitchen below three-compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink beside ice machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles at cookline.
High grass/weeds surrounding building. Vines growing into ice machine enclosure, along ceiling.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing in kitchen above grill.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two sets of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cookline. Employee removed both from handle during this inspection.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside reach-in cooler on wall near front counter, on right side.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Top of reach-in freezer in storage area near outdoor seating heavily rusted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box containing unwashed mushrooms stored on shelf above butter packets in prep room. Employee moved mushrooms to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Feb 4, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment is approved for a maximum of 50 seats. Establishment has 50 seats indoors and 85 seats outdoors, making the total seats 135. Operator may remove additional seats or obtain approval from the fire and sewer system AHJ to increase seating. Manager stated they are obtaining permits to install a new septic system.
Sep 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment is approved for a maximum of 50 seats. Establishment has 50 seats indoors and 85 seats outdoors, making the total seats 135. Operator may remove additional seats or obtain approval from the fire and sewer system AHJ to increase seating. Manager stated they are obtaining permits to install a new septic system.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flat of raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above box containing butter in reach-in cooler near front counter. Manager moved eggs to shelf below butter during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 12 reduced oxygen packages of mahi mahi completely thawed inside the sealed packaging inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Packaging does have a label indicating it must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: pasta (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the pasta has been held inside unit overnight and has not been removed from the cooler today. 2. Inside reach-in beer cooler near front counter: milk (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the milk has been stored inside the cooler overnight and has not been removed from the cooler for more than a few seconds.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: pasta (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the pasta has been held inside unit overnight and has not been removed from the cooler today. Stop sale issued. 2. Inside reach-in beer cooler near front counter: milk (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the milk has been stored inside the cooler overnight and has not been removed from the cooler for more than a few seconds. Stop sale issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Cutting board at cookline stained. 2. Nozzles of fountain machine near front counter soiled with lime-like substance.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 12 reduced oxygen packages of mahi mahi completely thawed inside the sealed packaging inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Packaging does have a label indicating it must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make-table at cookline has deep cut marks.
Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored directly on floor at front counter. Manager placed frying oil on a milk crate during this inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle at cookline. Manager removed tongs from handle during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom interior of reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with food debris. 2. Area around nozzles of fountain machine near front counter soiled with mold-like substance. 3. Gaskets on cooler and freezer doors throughout establishment soiled with mold-like substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Hood above grill soiled with grease. 2. Air vent near cookline soiled with dust.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bin of sugar at server station missing label. Manager added proper label during this inspection.
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment is approved for a maximum of 50 seats. Establishment has 50 seats indoors and 85 seats outdoors, making the total seats 135. Operator may remove additional seats or obtain approval from the fire and sewer system AHJ to increase seating.
May 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment is approved for a maximum of 50 seats. Establishment has 50 seats indoors and 85 seats outdoors, making the total seats 135. Operator may remove additional seats or obtain approval from the fire and sewer system AHJ to increase seating.
Apr 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 20, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment is approved for a maximum of 50 seats. Establishment has 50 seats indoors and 85 seats outdoors, making the total seats 135. Operator may remove additional seats or obtain approval from the fire and sewer system AHJ to increase seating.
Jan 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar and ice cream areas on plans are not inside establishment. Pizza oven, handwash sink, and two coolers inside outdoor patio area not in plans. Separate building and kitchen on property used to prep and store food for restaurant not on plans.
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Container of cooked ham inside reach-in cooler at front counter with date mark of 01/04. Container of cooked turkey inside reach-in cooler at front counter with date mark of 01/04. Employee discarded both during this inspection. Mushrooms stuffed with cooked crab meat with date mark of 01/17 inside reach-in cooler at front counter. Employee discarded stuffed mushrooms during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Zip bags containing raw chicken stored on shelf inside walk-in freezer above butter. Manager moved chicken to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two reduced oxygen packages of ahi tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach-in cooler behind front counter. Package does state to remove fish from packaging before thawing. Container is labeled 01/20.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table behind front counter: butter packets (63F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the pan of butter packets has been stored on table for two hours. Inspector had employee place the butter packets into the freezer to cool to 41F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from spigot in kitchen below three-compartment sink. Backflow prevention devices missing from five spigots around outside of establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped sanitizer bucket into handwash sink at cookline.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar and ice cream areas on plans are not inside establishment. Pizza oven, handwash sink, and two coolers inside outdoor patio area not in plans. Separate building and kitchen on property used to prep and store food for restaurant not on plans.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink near exterior ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean cutting boards and pans stored on lower shelf of table in middle of entry room trafficked by customers.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Two reduced oxygen packages of ahi tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach-in cooler behind front counter. Package does state to remove fish from packaging before thawing. Container is labeled 01/20. Stop sale issued.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill soiled with grease.
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