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THOUSAND ISLAND CAFE

Food safety records indicate THOUSAND ISLAND CAFE in SPRING HILL has 7 inspections with a 3.0/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3438 Commercial Way
Florida, 34606
Hernando County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10926675

  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Several tiles in disrepair by the three compartment sink.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - The reach-in cooler on the left side of the kitchen by the wall had rusted shelves.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Rust is present along the top of the can of dark red kidney beans. See stop sale.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - A slime- or mold-like substance was observed on food-contact surfaces, including the interior door gaskets of both reach-in coolers located on the cook line, as well as the inside of the reach-in cooler on the left wall of the kitchen. An employee cleaned the interiors of the reach-in coolers. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand sink in the prep area in the kitchen contained alcohol bottles, a tool, and a dustpan. An employee removed these items from the sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test strips.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There were no paper towels at the hand sink near the three-compartment sink. An employee replenished the paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There was no hand soap at the hand sink located in the prep area of the kitchen. An employee replenished the soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10836412

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked with dishes. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10715931

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked with dishes. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-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. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8769851

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee wearing watch while preparing food on cookline. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee on cook line preparing food without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink in warewashing room hand cold water turned off at start of inspection with water in handwash sink at 148F. Operator turned on cold water and cold water was leaking out of faucet. Discussed the importance of repairing sink. Cold water remained turned on for remainder of inspection.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knives stored in handwashing sink in prep room near slicer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep room near slicer. Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep room near slicer and at handwashing sink in warewashing room. Operator and employee placed soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8549600

  • 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. Observed employee on cook line crack raw shell eggs and handle a clean plate to go out to a customer. Discussed with employees and operator.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep room to the right of the slicer. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8549171

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370925

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag and employee jacket stored on rack in dry storage area on top of cans and in prep area on dry storage shelf next to dry pasta. Operator had employees remove. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken stored over unwashed produce like carrots and onions in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Operator removed to have clean and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in prep area off cook line disconnected from a repair. Operator contacted company for service to repair sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels to the right of the three compartment sink. Operator had employee start to fix dispenser. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning