Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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36502 W SR 54 · ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County · FL 33541-6938

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 30, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3700515
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13718605
DBPR license6101934

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled frozen raw burger patties and changed gloves without washing hands. Handle clean equipment and burger wrapper.

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at handwash sink at entrance to the kitchen and at rear handwash sink off cook line area near walk-in cooler door. Operator sent employee to the store to get soap. Soap present at end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple areas of ceiling leaking from rain. Leaks present in middle of hallway to single service item storage across from three compartment sink and on top of biscuit reach-in cooler near prep area. Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near wall behind ice machine.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with an accumulation of dust. Some vents are missing covers.

#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Half eaten biscuit stored on top of bag in the box soda station. Operator discarded. Inspector discussed with operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Stored on storage shelf in hallway next to walk-in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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