HILLTOP BISTRO AND ICE CREAM
10155 SW HWY 484 · DUNNELLON · Marion County · FL 34432
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Inside reach-in cooler in back prep area: rice (45F-47F – Cooling overnight). Manager stated the rice was placed into the cooler the previous night to cool. Pot of rice was placed into unit to cool covered with a tight lid. Stop sale issued.
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. Inside reach-in cooler in back prep area: rice (45F-47F – Cooling overnight). Manager stated the rice was placed into the cooler the previous night to cool. Pot of rice was placed into unit to cool covered with a tight lid.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two packages of salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging on shelf inside reach-in cooler in rear prep room. The packaging does have labeling stating that it must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Manager stated the salmon was thawed the previous day.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing oven cleaner stored on shelf beside bag of hamburger buns and stack of foam trays at cookline. Spray bottle containing bleach stored on shelf beside clean plates in bar area. Manager removed chemicals from both shelves during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention devices missing at both ends after splitter on wall on back side of building.
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside reach-in cooler in back prep area: rice (45F-47F – Cooling overnight). Manager stated the rice was placed into the cooler the previous night to cool. Pot of rice was placed into unit to cool covered with a tight lid. Stop sale issued.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixing bowl and hook on mixer in prep area soiled with food debris. Can opener blade soiled with black buildup and rust on prep table in rear prep area.
Basic 7
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Two packages of salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging on shelf inside reach-in cooler in rear prep room. The packaging does have labeling stating that it must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Manager stated the salmon was thawed the previous day. Stop sale issued.
33-23-4Basic – Dumpster missing drain plug and/or not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster behind building missing drain plug. Dumpster behind building sitting directly on grass.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of frying oil stored directly on floor inside kitchen near pizza oven. Manager removed oil from floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Painters tape stuck to side of two pans on clean dish rack near three-compartment sink.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Large bin of salt stored uncovered on shelf in rear prep room.
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall in kitchen near grill soiled with grease. Floor behind coolers in prep room soiled with dirt and/or food debris.
14-06-4Basic – Wood surface not properly sealed. Wooden table legs on table below pizza oven not sealed or painted.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:55 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.