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THE HORSESHOE SHRIMP BOAT

110 MAIN ST · HORSESHOE BEACH · Dixie County · FL 32648

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3413936
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8581663
DBPR license2500166

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel inside bag of cut lettuce inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Manager removed towel from bag during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing on spigot on side of building.

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. One manager certificate missing. Manager stated their certificate is expired. Manager has been employed more than 60 days and was present during the last inspection.

#9Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit unavailable for dish machine. Manager stated they will receive a test kit on their next delivery.

#10Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory not posted in establishment or on printed menus for hamburgers. Server stated they do offer hamburgers cooked medium. Inspector printed a consumer advisory and manager posted consumer advisory during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint

Basic 5

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. Unsealed wooden overhang above ice machine in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor inside employee restroom in back of kitchen. One dead roach on floor in dry storage room behind front counter. Both were cleaned up and discarded during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing on dumpster behind building.

#4Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall above back door in kitchen soiled with dust. Air duct on ceiling of kitchen soiled with black substance. Air vent on wall above dish machine soiled with dust.

#5Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unsealed plywood wall at cookline. Unsealed wooden shelves in server station.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.