ELI'S CAFE
2410 COMMERCIAL WAY · SPRING HILL · Hernando County · FL 34606
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
03A-15-4High Priority – All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Small flies in kitchen, approximately 12 **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 50°, ham 47°, raw chicken 45°, cooked chicken 45°. In vertical Pepsi cooler in kitchen See stop sale **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Small worm like insects , approximately 1/4 " long, under 3 compartment sink, approximately 100. **Warning**
08A-10-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over cooked potatoes, produce **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 40 live cockroaches on underside of prep table in middle of kitchen. Approximately 20 on underside of prep table next to stove, 4 on wall behind that table, 2 on underside of 3rd prep table by door, 2 live on gasket of reach in cooler on cook line, approximately 8 on hinge of reach in cooler , 2 on dining room floor by wait station, 1 under slicer, approximately 6 in wheels of crash cart, 1 on underside of counter at wait station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. At underside of wait station counter **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Coleslaw 50°, ham 47°, raw chicken 45°, cooked chicken 45°. In vertical Pepsi cooler in kitchen See stop sale **Warning**
Intermediate 1
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. On cook line **Warning**
Basic 14
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Wire shelf in kitchen **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Splash guard between fryer and flat top **Warning**
08B-44-4Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Jug of shortening, bucket of onions. **Warning**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Plastic lids **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on floor under prep table by wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen **Warning**
23-07-4Basic – Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Refrigerator at wait station **Warning**
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above dish machine **Warning**
29-49-5Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. On cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. On cook line **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:05 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.