Inspection Report

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SANTA FE BAR

23731 S US HWY 441 · HIGH SPRINGS · Alachua County · FL 32643

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3479228
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8790225
DBPR license1103616

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate3 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 3

#4High Priority29-45-4

High Priority – Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed: the added tubing on the 3 compartment sink faucet eliminates the required air gap.

#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed the Grill Fry spray cleaner was stored on the front line counter next to the jar of pepper flakes.

#6High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed the outside faucet on the way to the drive thru lacks a vacuum breaker.

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the soda gun nozzle has an accumulation of dried debris. ALSO, the inside ceiling of the microwave has dried food debris on it. The internal slide out plate/drawer for multiple Ninja style cookers have dried debris on them. The white shroud on the working ice machine is soiled.

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at the front line hand wash sink. ALSO, lack of soap at the kitchen hand wash sink.

#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: lack of proof of any employee training. Karen is here, over 60 days. **Warning**

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#10Intermediate27-02-4

Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed: lack of a well report.

Basic 3

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: gap at the karaoke room back door. Gap at the office back door by the walk-in cooler.

#2Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of the required choking poster.

#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: the hamburger size clam shells are stored on the floor in the pizza cook area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.