Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

BEAR'S PLACE

17375 SPRING HILL DR · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34604

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3575675
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10743589
DBPR license3701170

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 28, 2025 12:18 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 23, 2025 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#2High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 16 live small flying insects in kitchen landing on cutting boards, glove boxes, and pastry cases and 2 dead small flying insects on kitchen floor and underneath chip rack near entrance door from the flea market. Operator continued to eliminate flies with a swatter. **Warning**

Warning
#3High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of 18 live ant like insects present by shelf near soda can storage area. Operator sprayed, eliminated, cleaned, and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 42 rodent droppings underneath three compartment sink, behind equipment, and on top of storage containers. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times and blocked by cart with press. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate27-02-4

Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen above electric panel area in closet to the right of the handwash sink and to the right of the rear exit door. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 47 · Electrical wiring/outlets – reporting only
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.