SILVER SPRINGS DINER
5300 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD UNIT G · SILVER SPRINGS · Marion County · FL 34488
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At the end of the cook line, observed brown gravy made 02/22/24 at 54F.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. At the end of the cook line, observed brown gravy made 02/22/24 at 54F.
08A-14-5High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. At the prep room, observed chili bags, raw beef and raw chicken bag all together in standing water for thawing, (no observable cross contamination), employee performed the thawing process on separate containers. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At the cook line, liquid eggs no time marked, Employee marked. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line, hot dogs no date marked, employee dated. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the cook line entrance blocked by containers, employee moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict eggs with no asterisk indicating raw animal product. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Six food employees, no manager on site.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For nine employees.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. For eight employees
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the dish machine area, spray bottles with colorless substances not labeled, employee labeled bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside chicken breading, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed one employee drink next to sink, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer at the prep room.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At the cook line, observed knife between reach-in cooler lids. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food residue also observed some rust **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At the prep room, observed chili bags, raw beef and raw chicken bag all together in standing water for thawing, (no observable cross contamination), employee performed the thawing process on separate containers and moved some under running water and refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet towels on prep tables at the cook line, employee moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the prep room, observed flour mix not labeled, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:02 PM.
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.