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TREEHOPPERS

27839 SAINT JOE RD, Dade City FL 33525 · 813-381-5400

Last inspected Nov 21, 2025 · 4 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS6113597
Grade history
JAN 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Bottom of stand up reach in freezer.
Intermediate/22-31-4
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Not available at time of inspection.
Intermediate/27-02-4
Mar 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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/. 1) AIR CURTAINS OR AND SLIDING GLASS SERVICE WINDOWS MUST BE PRESENT IF THE FOOD PREP AREA IS EXPOSED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CROSS CONTAMINATION TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF INSECTS OR VERMIN. 2) INSPECTOR TO VERIFY THE PRESENCE OF AIR CURTAINS OR SLIDING GLASS SERVICE WINDOWS. 3) PROVIDE DRAINBOARDS OR THEIR EQUIVALENT ON EACH SIDE OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. 4) HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. THE INSTALLATION OF A SHELF OR TABLE THAT CAN COVER THE HANDWASHING SINK IS NOT ALLOWED. 5) PLANS PROVIDED MUST ACCURATELY REFLECT ALL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND ITS LOCATION IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. FAILURE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE PLANS COULD RESULT IN DELAY AT THE TIME OF THE LICENSING INSPECTION AND THE NEED FOR A NEW PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTAL WITH AN ADDITIONAL $150 FEE. 6) ABIDE BY THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF DOH AND DEP FOR THE WELL AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Mar 15, 2024 · Spoke with Plan reviewer Brady who states the plans were received and a deficiency letter was sent. Operator states he sent in new plans this morning. This will be observed at the next routine inspection Time Extended Time Extended
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Check in window and pro shop window not up to standard for proviso that was submitted for plan review. 1) AIR CURTAINS OR AND SLIDING GLASS SERVICE WINDOWS MUST BE PRESENT IF THE FOOD PREP AREA IS EXPOSED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CROSS CONTAMINATION TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF INSECTS OR VERMIN. 2) INSPECTOR TO VERIFY THE PRESENCE OF AIR CURTAINS OR SLIDING GLASS SERVICE WINDOWS. 3) PROVIDE DRAINBOARDS OR THEIR EQUIVALENT ON EACH SIDE OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. 4) HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. THE INSTALLATION OF A SHELF OR TABLE THAT CAN COVER THE HANDWASHING SINK IS NOT ALLOWED. 5) PLANS PROVIDED MUST ACCURATELY REFLECT ALL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND ITS LOCATION IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. FAILURE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE PLANS COULD RESULT IN DELAY AT THE TIME OF THE LICENSING INSPECTION AND THE NEED FOR A NEW PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTAL WITH AN ADDITIONAL $150 FEE. 6) ABIDE BY THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF DOH AND DEP FOR THE WELL AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS.
Basic/35B-05-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 15, 2024 · There are no air curtains in the service windows . The operator states that he plans to put a wall up and is in process of discussing options with plan review. The original licensing inspection provisos state there should be air curtains or a sliding glass window. This will be observed at the next routine inspection . Time Extended
Jan 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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/. 1) AIR CURTAINS OR AND SLIDING GLASS SERVICE WINDOWS MUST BE PRESENT IF THE FOOD PREP AREA IS EXPOSED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CROSS CONTAMINATION TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF INSECTS OR VERMIN. 2) INSPECTOR TO VERIFY THE PRESENCE OF AIR CURTAINS OR SLIDING GLASS SERVICE WINDOWS. 3) PROVIDE DRAINBOARDS OR THEIR EQUIVALENT ON EACH SIDE OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. 4) HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. THE INSTALLATION OF A SHELF OR TABLE THAT CAN COVER THE HANDWASHING SINK IS NOT ALLOWED. 5) PLANS PROVIDED MUST ACCURATELY REFLECT ALL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND ITS LOCATION IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. FAILURE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE PLANS COULD RESULT IN DELAY AT THE TIME OF THE LICENSING INSPECTION AND THE NEED FOR A NEW PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTAL WITH AN ADDITIONAL $150 FEE. 6) ABIDE BY THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF DOH AND DEP FOR THE WELL AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Drinks for customer consumption not stored above 6 inches from floor. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the floor
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Check in window and pro shop window not up to standard for proviso that was submitted for plan review. 1) AIR CURTAINS OR AND SLIDING GLASS SERVICE WINDOWS MUST BE PRESENT IF THE FOOD PREP AREA IS EXPOSED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CROSS CONTAMINATION TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF INSECTS OR VERMIN. 2) INSPECTOR TO VERIFY THE PRESENCE OF AIR CURTAINS OR SLIDING GLASS SERVICE WINDOWS. 3) PROVIDE DRAINBOARDS OR THEIR EQUIVALENT ON EACH SIDE OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. 4) HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. THE INSTALLATION OF A SHELF OR TABLE THAT CAN COVER THE HANDWASHING SINK IS NOT ALLOWED. 5) PLANS PROVIDED MUST ACCURATELY REFLECT ALL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND ITS LOCATION IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. FAILURE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE PLANS COULD RESULT IN DELAY AT THE TIME OF THE LICENSING INSPECTION AND THE NEED FOR A NEW PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTAL WITH AN ADDITIONAL $150 FEE. 6) ABIDE BY THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF DOH AND DEP FOR THE WELL AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS.
Basic/35B-05-4/Warning

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.