Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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1685 W JEFFERSON ST. · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 5, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3476560
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8787557
DBPR license3700599

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 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 2

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich Station- ; Shredded Cheese (62F – Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (61F – Cold Holding); Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit in poor repair. Manager add ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Sausage (100F 105F – Hot Holding) Per cook food item in unit less than 2 hours. Observed pan overfilled. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate05-06-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

Basic 2

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Sandwich station in poor repair. Unit isn't working. Instructed Manager to add ice until repair is made.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.