SAVORY ROOTS CATERING
14326 7 ST · DADE CITY · Pasco County · FL 33523
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine does not test for chlorine, operator washing plastic containers, operator will use 3 compartment sink to sanitize.
50-08-7High Priority – Establishment operating without a license 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ not open and operating, 4 employees on site when inspector arrived, plan review needs to be completed. Observed prepared foods in walk in cooler, roast with seasoning on top, open whipping cream, prepped green beans, shrimp. Has freezer with lots of food in it.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 rodent droppings on floor in corner by ramp 30 rodent droppings by garage door by ramp 20 rodent dropping behind and in front of ice machine. 3 rodent droppings on floor in laundry room 8 rodent droppings on floor in upstairs storage area behind AC ductwork. 10 rodent droppings white tray in upstairs storage area, behind AC ductwork 20 rodent droppings on tray under AC unit upstairs 5 rodent droppings on floor by AC unit upstairs 3 rodent droppings behind plastic storage drawers in front room, by sliding door.
35A-21-4High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Evidence of shredded paper with rodent droppings in upstairs storage area behind AC ducts
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler -mashed potatoes (49F – cold holding); time on plastic wrap is 5:30, no temperatures taken.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler -mashed potatoes (49F – cold holding); time on plastic wrap is 5:30, no temperatures taken. See stop sale
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dish room blocked by rack and electrical cords.
51-16-7Intermediate – 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 submitted, deficiency letter sent to operator on 2/17/26.
Basic 1
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under garage door in back of building Gap from top to bottom of back door .
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:41 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.