ACAI REPUBLIC WINTER SPRINGS
160 TUSKAWILLA RD STE 1207 · WINTER SPRINGS · Seminole County · FL 32708
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-11-4High Priority – Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -cleaning wipes stored above food in glass door freezer next to dry stock food items. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – green cutting board **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. – smal ice machine installed in front of Hand sink next to mop sink. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. – no quat test strips **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. – hand sink next to mop sink **Warning**
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/. – Small ice machine installed in front of hand sink next to mop sink **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. – no training available at the time of inspection. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. – All employees **Warning**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -Unsex restroom **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. – food products stored on floor thawing **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging on vantco oven. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. – thawing frozen product in bucket in front of reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. – unwashed strawberries and blueberries stored over ready to eat spinach and kale in main street cooler in back area. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. – mop stored in mop sink **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:32 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.