WATER TOWER CAFE
10317 W YULEE DR, Homosassa FL 34448 · 352-794-8497
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104. Operator posted instructions during inspection
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
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 were turned in, but wrong application. Operator is resubmitting remodel plans for review and approval.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Jon Lechleidner since 08/2020.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Jon Lechleidner since 08/2020.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed in use knife at the flip top cooler with broken handle.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Owner Jon
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit expired in 2022
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles in 3 compartment sink area. Operator labeled.
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. Tuna steaks. Operator cut package.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed
Reach-in cooler on cook line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104. Operator posted instructions during inspection
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-103. Operator signed during inspection
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Marleys Davila expired 10-27-2023.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing behind fryer on cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on cutting board. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers/flat grill
Open dumpster lid.
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.