VISTA EVENTS AT SILVERTHORN
4550 GOLF CLUB LN, Spring Hill FL 34609 · 352-799-4653
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects in main bar, 7 small flying insect in prep area underneath prep sink behind wall of cook line, 7 small flying insects in storage room containing stored clean plates and utensils landing on clean plates.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2014032274 | Aug 5, 2014 | Jun 26, 2026 | $400 |
| 3--2019039944 | Apr 30, 2019 | Sep 19, 2019 | $200 |
| 3--2017047574 | Jul 11, 2017 | Nov 3, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna Tartare. The operator marked all the menu.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under the fry basket equipment is soiled with grease and food debris. The floor in the dry storage room is soiled with debris.
Interior of microwave on the cook line has accumulation of grease/food debris.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fryer basket equipment on the side is soiled with grease and the fan guards in the walk in cooler #1 with the freezer is solid with mold like substance.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surfaces soiled: Two cutting boards in the grill-area cook line are soiled with a mold-like substance; the can opener is soiled with food debris; and the fryer baskets and handles are also soiled with food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 4 bottles by the 3 compartment sink not labeled.
Food stored on floor. Walk-in freezer: 2 boxes of French fries.
Nonfood-contact surface: The undershelf of the prep table located between the two reach-in coolers across from the cook line is soiled with food debris and dirt.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Sliced provolone in reach in cooler by walk in cooler -white mold like Blue cheese crumbles - in salad make cooler has fuzzy mold like substance
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Clam chowder in walk in cooler dated 2/17, 10 days ago, see stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Clam chowder dated 3/17, 10 days ago.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler - deli turkey (46F - Cold Holding); deli ham (46F - Cold Holding)moved to walk in cooler, both were above fill line. Re check turkey 41F, ham 41F
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at wait station
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Red bucket in prep area chlorine and soap, corrected to 400 ppm quaternary ammonium
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready-to-eat shredded cheese in reach-in cooler on cook line near walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Provolone Cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the left of the walk-in cooler on cook line. Cheese has been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator covered cheese.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb to the right of the three compartment sink with a black hose attached hanging in three compartment sink on faucet area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed several ready-to-eat items in the walk-in cooler past the 7 day date mark. Employee voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food. Employee removed to have cleaned and sanitized.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in bar with bottles of syrup stored in the handwash sink. Employee removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishmachine soiled with an accumulation of slime.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in bar area. Wall soiled with slime behind dishmachine.
Interior of microwave and stacked ovens have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.
Objectionable odors in kitchen near salad prep reach-in cooler near ovens and in front of handwash sink off cook line near drain and mop sink next to water heater area.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in outdoor storage area off banquet hall area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings in clean equipment storage room 1 rodent dropping to the left of a desk and 1 rodent dropping underneath rack storing clean equipment. Employee cleaned and sanitized area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed half and half in wait station reach-in cooler opened on Sunday without date mark. Employee labeled.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in banquet room wait station area. 1 dead roach behind door in hallway to banquet wait station area. Employee cleaned and sanitized area.
Drain cover missing in banquet area wait station area near handwash sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on double doors along banquet wait station hallway.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in bar area. Wall soiled with slime behind dishmachine.
Interior of microwave and stacked ovens have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.
Objectionable odors in kitchen near salad prep reach-in cooler near ovens and in front of handwash sink off cook line near drain and mop sink next to water heater area.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in outdoor storage area off banquet hall area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects in main bar, 7 small flying insect in prep area underneath prep sink behind wall of cook line, 7 small flying insects in storage room containing stored clean plates and utensils landing on clean plates.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 20 rodent droppings in water heater closet off prep area to the left of the walk-in cooler, 2 rodent droppings in hallway off warewashing area, and 22 rodent droppings in back banquet area underneath storage racks for tables across from the banquet wait station area, and 20 rodent droppings in oven on cook line that staff states they no longer use.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled above the dry storage bins underneath prep table in prep area behind cook line. Mixer head soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris on mixer head across from walk-in cooler next to water heater closet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen to left of wait station area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in bar to the left of the ice bin, 1 dead roach in kitchen in prep area behind cook line, 1 dead roach under rack to left of mop sink storing clean utensils, 1 dead roach in front of mop sink, 1 dead roach behind hallway door off off of the warewashing area, 1 dead roach in clean linen storage room, and 1 dead roach in liquor closet storage room.
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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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. Observed dishmachine at 0 ppm at 114F.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects in main bar, 7 small flying insect in prep area underneath prep sink behind wall of cook line, 7 small flying insects in storage room containing stored clean plates and utensils landing on clean plates.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above ready-to-eat sauce in reach-in cooler across from stove top. Employee moved. Raw salmon over fried fish in walk-in cooler off cook line.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 20 rodent droppings in water heater closet off prep area to the left of the walk-in cooler, 2 rodent droppings in hallway off warewashing area, and 22 rodent droppings in back banquet area underneath storage racks for tables across from the banquet wait station area, and 20 rodent droppings in oven on cook line that staff states they no longer use.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled above the dry storage bins underneath prep table in prep area behind cook line. Mixer head soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris on mixer head across from walk-in cooler next to water heater closet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in bar with ice and syrups stored inside of handwash sink. Employee moved. Handwash sink in warewashing area blocked with a rack and utensils.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at handwash sink in banquet bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink at handwash sink in banquet bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen to left of wait station area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in bar to the left of the ice bin, 1 dead roach in kitchen in prep area behind cook line, 1 dead roach under rack to left of mop sink storing clean utensils, 1 dead roach in front of mop sink, 1 dead roach behind hallway door off off of the warewashing area, 1 dead roach in clean linen storage room, and 1 dead roach in liquor closet storage room.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on top of single service items in cabinet underneath cash register in main bar area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout establishment (along cove molding, behind and underneath equipment, etc.)
Wall soiled with mold-like substance behind dishmachine.
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.