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THOUSAND ISLAND CAFE

3438 COMMERCIAL WAY · SPRING HILL · Hernando County · FL 34606

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 9, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3351665
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8370925
DBPR license3700411

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken stored over unwashed produce like carrots and onions in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#3Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Operator removed to have clean and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in prep area off cook line disconnected from a repair. Operator contacted company for service to repair sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels to the right of the three compartment sink. Operator had employee start to fix dispenser. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag and employee jacket stored on rack in dry storage area on top of cans and in prep area on dry storage shelf next to dry pasta. Operator had employees remove. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:29 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.