Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ACAI REPUBLIC WINTER SPRINGS

160 TUSKAWILLA RD STE 1207 · WINTER SPRINGS · Seminole County · FL 32708

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3733394
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13771887
DBPR license6905700

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority8 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority12A-11-4

High 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**

Warning
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -cleaning wipes stored above food in glass door freezer next to dry stock food items. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 8

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – green cutting board **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. – smal ice machine installed in front of Hand sink next to mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. – no quat test strips **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. – hand sink next to mop sink **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – 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**

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#16Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#17Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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**

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Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -Unsex restroom **Warning**

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#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. – food products stored on floor thawing **Warning**

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#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging on vantco oven. **Warning**

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#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. – thawing frozen product in bucket in front of reach in cooler. **Warning**

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#6Basic08B-17-4

Basic – 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**

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#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. – mop stored in mop sink **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.