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LA TINAJA BAR AND GRILL

7385 SPRING HILL DR · SPRING HILL · Hernando County · FL 34606

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3497026
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8871689
DBPR license3701317

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#1High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked bacon in walk-in cooler and raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Discussed with operator and operator started to store correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#2Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in wait station and in kitchen to the right of the hot holding case near the reach in freezer chest. Handwash sinks blocked with a strainer and a container. Operator removed and made accessible. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Intermediate53B-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 no proof of food handler training for Andrea M., Jennifer M., and Gabriel G. **Warning**

Warning
#4Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. No paper towels at handwash sink in warewashing room near three compartment sink. Operator placed soap and paper towels at handwash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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.