BOB EVANS RESTAURANT 583

12966 Cortez Boulevard
Florida, 34613
Hernando County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 5/8/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #10834813
2025-05-08
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 5/7/2025

High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At cook line low boy reach in cooler not working filling with standing water, discussed with operator to repair unit. Warning
  • 27-25-4:Intermediate - Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Mop sink max hot water temperature 75F , discussed with operator, plumbing company on site repairing hot water heater. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen low boy reach in cooler gaskets and handles soiled with feed and grease debris. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Warning
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator removed hat and rubbed hair, without washing hands operator began to handle container of sausage gravy, discussed with operator who washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 35 live flying insects inside kitchen dishwashing area flying around, landing on walls, ceiling tiles, and hood of dish machine. Discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects and clean and sanitize all areas. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer at cook line non commercially packaged raw beef stored above metal pan of onion rings, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler in the middle of flat top stoves shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); diced ham (54F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and placed in cooler approximately 2.5 hours ago from walk in cooler. Discussed cold holding with operator, operator removed top portion of overstocked pans to be chilled in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 27-24-5:Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Three compartment sink max hot water temperature 75F , discussed with operator, plumbing company on site repairing hot water heater. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At all hand washing sinks max temperature 75F, discussed with operator, currently plumbing company repairing hot water heater. Warning
Food Inspector #10745689
2025-05-07
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2025 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 12/18/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 28-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation dripping in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager will not use until this unit is fixed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Sign on cooler today stating not to use. **Time Extended**
  • 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors on cook line under equipment soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in dish area tile cracked all around drain, exposing floor underneath. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10745152
2024-12-18
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 12/17/2024

High Priority
7
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation dripping in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager will not use until this unit is fixed.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors on cook line under equipment soiled.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in dish area tile cracked all around drain, exposing floor underneath.
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Pieces of uncovered chocolate in reach in cooler exposed to dripping condensation in reach in cooler on cook line, see stop sale.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves on cook line underneath customer plates soiled.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet towel being used to absorb dripping water in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager moved. Wet towel on handwash sink on cook line, manager moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cooked cracked eggs and began touching equipment and performing other tasks. Changed gloves no handwash. Discussed with cook and he washes his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Cook placed 2 pieces of American cheese on top of raw shell eggs on cook line. Cheese discarded, see stop sale.
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. .5 lbs diced Cabbage dated 12/05 still in reach in cooler on cook line.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7 pieces of uncovered chocolate in reach in cooler on cook line dripping condensation onto them during a possible defrost cycle. 2 slices of American cheese placed on raw shell eggs on cook line. Manager discarded.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 35 pooled eggs on cook line 53F 2 lbs sausage crumbles at 58F Diced ham 2 lbs at 62F 5lbs French toast mix at 60F
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Portions of turkey at 48F in reach in on cook line. Over the fill line. Placed in at 7:30 am, manager temped at 35.5F. Placed in walk in to chill. 2nd temp at 10:23 am, 42F. Raw shell eggs on cook line, ambient air 48F, just placed in 25 mins ago, moved to walk in to chill. Reach in cooler on cook line, next to oven, all items placed in at 6:30 am, which is when last documented temperature was taken, see stop sale: 35 pooled eggs on cook line at 53F 2 lbs sausage crumbles at 58F Diced ham 2 lbs at 62F 5lbs French toast mix at 60F Cooler accidentally switched off at an unknown time.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored in counter of handwashing sink, next to prep bowl with flour. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date marking on numerous squeeze tubes on cook line in reach in cooler.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet towel left by handles of hand wash sink on cook line, prep items stored on handwash sink in prep area. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8778739
2024-12-17
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 15 total violations (7 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 5/22/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #8677121
2024-05-22
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/22/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 2/27/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwaves on cooks line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Multiple Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8478839
2024-02-27
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 8/21/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles on cooks line
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans in storage area
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floors, under shelves in dry storage Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer and double door cooler on cooks line
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Roasting unit on cooks line adjacent to dish area
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug broken
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind nozzles on soda fountain Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Sandwich unit on cooks line interior soiled, double door reach in on cooks line.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Area near walk-in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser not functioning properly at kitchen entrance. Operator repaired during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8377413
2023-08-21
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2023 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).