TURNPIKE
3429 DELTONA BLVD, Spring Hill FL 34606 · 352-701-2009
Last inspected Nov 6, 2025 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead, by the front counter bar area. 1 dead, in the walk in cooler by the door. 1 dead, in the sanitize bucket by the 3 compartment sink. The operator swept up the dead roaches and sanitized the area.
Nonfood-contact surfaces soiled: Hood filters on the right side are soiled with grease, and the walk-in cooler shelves are soiled with food debris and rust.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several containers on the drying rack in the kitchen.
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The floor is soiled and has an accumulation of debris. The area behind the grill is heavily coated with grease.
Oct 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 2/1/2025.
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.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach, under the shelving unit on the left side of the reach-in cooler. The operator disposed of the dead roaches and sanitized the area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several wet cups were nesting by the coffee machine in the server wait station. The operator rewashed the cups
Nonfood-contact surfaces soiled: Hood filters on the right side are soiled with grease, and the walk-in cooler shelves are soiled with food debris and rust.
The floor is soiled and has an accumulation of debris. The area behind the grill is heavily coated with grease.
Sep 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice bin.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches, in the waitress server area. The operator disposed of the dead roaches and sanitized the area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food was stored on the floor. A bag of Idaho potatoes was found on the floor in the walk-in cooler, and a box of fryer oil was placed on the floor by the hand sink in the kitchen. The employee moved the items off the floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. The sugar and salt container has a scooper without a handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust the fans in the walk in cooler.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed the dumpster lid.
The vent above the smaller reach-in cooler in the kitchen is soiled with accumulated dust.
Mar 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 7, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
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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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Discussed requirement of identifying benedict items on menu as undercooked and identify items containing smoked salmon as well. Reviewed reminder and notice pertaining to consumer advisory.
Jan 6, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish, raw sausage, and raw beef in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper storage with operator and it was corrected.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic chemical stored on shelf near cooked pasta cooling on a sheet tray near walk-in cooler door. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Dog in crate located in the office/storage area in separate area of establishment not near the kitchen. Discussed regulation and requirements pertaining to animals at the establishment with operator. Operator removed animal.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Discussed requirement of identifying benedict items on menu as undercooked and identify items containing smoked salmon as well. Reviewed reminder and notice pertaining to consumer advisory.
Nov 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For Jeronimo, line cook in kitchen.
Nov 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pooled eggs over ready-to-eat dressings in reach in cooler to the left of the steam table. Raw beef stored over cooked and ready-to-eat pasta in two door drawer reach in cooler underneath flat top grill. Employee moved and stored correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw comminuted beef in walk-in cooler on shelves. Employees corrected.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Turkey Bacon (48F - Cold Holding); Fresh Garlic in Oil (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); French Toast Mix (49F - Cold Holding); Goat Cheese (44F - Cold Holding); Chorizo (48F - Cold Holding) in three door single hood reach in cooler across from cook line. Employee stated items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature of the food was not taken today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Turkey Bacon (48F - Cold Holding); Fresh Garlic in Oil (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); French Toast Mix (49F - Cold Holding); Goat Cheese (44F - Cold Holding); Chorizo (48F - Cold Holding) in three door single hood reach in cooler across from cook line. Employee stated items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature of the food was not taken today. Issued stop sale. Operator contacted repair company, and technician arrived at the end of the inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray bottles containing toxic substances stored next to single service items hanging on rack. Employee moved and stored correctly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen near walk-in cooler. Employee placed paper towels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For Jeronimo, line cook in kitchen.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.