UPPER DECK CAFE
5386 DARLENE ST, Weeki Wachee FL 34607 · 352.340.5155
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
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JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Observed three live, small flying insects in bar area on upper floor not landing on any food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.utensils stored in handwashing sink to the left of entrance to the kitchen. Staff removed the items to gain compliance
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.employee beverages stored on prep tables, shelves above prep table, top shelf of push cart that has food stored on the bottom shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on upper shelf of prep table next to single service portion cups. Discussed the importance of of separating personal items from food and clean equipment.
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Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Mayonnaise and fryer oil stored in a closet under the establishment that is not completely enclosed. Operator moved mayonnaise and fryer oil to upstairs storage.
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler- pickles Walk in freezer- pretzels, chicken,
Stored food not covered. Raw peeled onions, discussed the need to cover all foods in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cook line and on a prep table where cabbage is being prepared. Discussed the need to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all food that has been removed from its original container.
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener is soiled with food debris. The operator moved the can opener to the dishwasher area to be cleaned.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fan guard and shelves in the walk-in cooler are soiled with a mold-like substance.
May 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Slicer bade guard
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.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. 100F
May 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawer cooler under grill - Beef (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); grouper (50F - Cold Holding); scallops (51F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (44F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (48F - Cold Holding), operator removed from walk in cooler 1 hour 45 minutes ago, will move all to walk in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At pass shelf, > 200 ppm, operator added water, corrected to 50 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Slicer bade guard
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server dumped sanitizer bucket water in hand wash sink, discussed with staff and manager on duty
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.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. 100F
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf over food, moved to bottom shelf.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter by hand wash sink, moved to bucket
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher put dirty dishes in dish machine, then took clean out of dish machine and put away. Discussed with manager on duty
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Fish spread in walk in cooler dated 10/17, see stop sale Fish spread in expo cooler dated 11/29, operator dated from day it was opened.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Fish spread in walk in cooler dated 10/17
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red nozzle on soda gun
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Gauge reads 80F, thermoworks thermometer reads 99.3.
Jun 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kenneth Y.
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/. Plans not updated. Reviewed plans approved on 5/4/23. 3 compartment sink, ice bin with soda gun, small refrigerator in lower level bar is not on plans. Soda station with ice bin at wait station by host stand not notated on plans.
Apr 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kenneth Y.
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/. Plans not updated. Reviewed plans approved on 5/4/23. 3 compartment sink, ice bin with soda gun, small refrigerator in lower level bar is not on plans. Soda station with ice bin at wait station by host stand not notated on plans.
Apr 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Prep cook putting shredded cabbage into bowl with bare hands, cabbage used for coleslaw, cook washed hands and put gloves on. Discussed with manager on duty
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen, air curtain not turned on.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler at expo station - blue cheese dressing (45 F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); cut mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding)all temperatures were at 41 or below, at 9 am.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket on cook line > 200 ppm Chlorine corrected to 50 ppm Bucket in bar > 500 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kenneth Y.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Squirt bottle and knife in hand wash sink, operator removed
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/. Plans not updated. Reviewed plans approved on 5/4/23. 3 compartment sink, ice bin with soda gun, small refrigerator in lower level bar is not on plans. Soda station with ice bin at wait station by host stand not notated on plans.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink by 3 compartment sink
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed three live, small flying insects in bar area on upper floor not landing on any food contact surfaces.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certification for Kenneth J Yagmin expired on 06/14/2023 through National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
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 for some employees. Inspector emailed EMPLOYEE HEALTH Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator to issue to employees.
No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the reach-in freezer in the kitchen. Operator placed soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in wait station area.
Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable on lift top reach-in coolers in kitchen.
Jul 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. flour, bread flour buckets soiled on cook line
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Tortilla chips in utility bin.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kenneth Y.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top Can opener blade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on end of cook line, no towels, or sign
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/. Plans not accurate, 3 compartment sink, ice bin and soda, small refrigerator in first floor bar
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. On top shelf in vertical cooler at wait station
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on 2 door cooler on cook line Grooved cutting board at salad cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Ice machine stored under restaurant, ground floor has exposed pipes and rafters over it. Light fixture with dead bugs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen Drawer gaskets on cook line
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.