Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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1685 W JEFFERSON ST. · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3743833
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13782335
DBPR license3700599

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate3 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

#4High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken frozen product stored above ready-to-eat frozen pies and fries in reach-in freezer on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in rear prep area near walk-in cooler.

#6Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in rear prep area near walk-in cooler. Temperature of water at 80F. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease and food debris inside above biscuit hot holding unit.

#2Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing above cook line/grill.

#3Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease near the fryer station wall along the area where hot holding fried products are being stored for immediate use.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 5, 2026 8:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.