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Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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UPPER DECK CAFE

5386 DARLENE ST · WEEKI WACHEE · Hernando County · FL 34607

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3377663
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8456525
DBPR license3700868

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. flour, bread flour buckets soiled on cook line

#10High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Tortilla chips in utility bin.

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kenneth Y.

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top Can opener blade **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on end of cook line, no towels, or sign

#14Intermediate51-16-7

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/. Plans not accurate, 3 compartment sink , ice bin and soda, small refrigerator in first floor bar **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 7

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. On top shelf in vertical cooler at wait station

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic containers

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on 2 door cooler on cook line Grooved cutting board at salad cooler

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Ice machine stored under restaurant, ground floor has exposed pipes and rafters over it. Light fixture with dead bugs **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen Drawer gaskets on cook line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.