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TURNPIKE NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT

Food safety records indicate TURNPIKE NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT in SPRING HILL has 7 inspections with a 2.9/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

3429 Deltona Boulevard
Florida, 34606
Hernando County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13558920

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach, under the shelving unit on the left side of the reach-in cooler. The operator disposed of the dead roaches and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several wet cups were nesting by the coffee machine in the server wait station. The operator rewashed the cups **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces soiled: Hood filters on the right side are soiled with grease, and the walk-in cooler shelves are soiled with food debris and rust.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - The floor is soiled and has an accumulation of debris. The area behind the grill is heavily coated with grease.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 2/1/2025. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13519138

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice bin. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches, in the waitress server area. The operator disposed of the dead roaches and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food was stored on the floor. A bag of Idaho potatoes was found on the floor in the walk-in cooler, and a box of fryer oil was placed on the floor by the hand sink in the kitchen. The employee moved the items off the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. The sugar and salt container has a scooper without a handle. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust the fans in the walk in cooler. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed the dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - The vent above the smaller reach-in cooler in the kitchen is soiled with accumulated dust. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10754659

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10753957

  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Discussed requirement of identifying benedict items on menu as undercooked and identify items containing smoked salmon as well. Reviewed reminder and notice pertaining to consumer advisory. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Employee stated owner is having menus revised and reprinted. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10749535

  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish, raw sausage, and raw beef in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper storage with operator and it was corrected. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic chemical stored on shelf near cooked pasta cooling on a sheet tray near walk-in cooler door. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-01-4:Intermediate - Dog in crate located in the office/storage area in separate area of establishment not near the kitchen. Discussed regulation and requirements pertaining to animals at the establishment with operator. Operator removed animal. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Discussed requirement of identifying benedict items on menu as undercooked and identify items containing smoked salmon as well. Reviewed reminder and notice pertaining to consumer advisory. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10720773

  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For Jeronimo, line cook in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Trainings have not yet been completed, but operator is ordering training materials for compliance. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8841793

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pooled eggs over ready-to-eat dressings in reach in cooler to the left of the steam table. Raw beef stored over cooked and ready-to-eat pasta in two door drawer reach in cooler underneath flat top grill. Employee moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw comminuted beef in walk-in cooler on shelves. Employees corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Turkey Bacon (48F - Cold Holding); Fresh Garlic in Oil (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); French Toast Mix (49F - Cold Holding); Goat Cheese (44F - Cold Holding); Chorizo (48F - Cold Holding) in three door single hood reach in cooler across from cook line. Employee stated items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature of the food was not taken today. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Turkey Bacon (48F - Cold Holding); Fresh Garlic in Oil (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); French Toast Mix (49F - Cold Holding); Goat Cheese (44F - Cold Holding); Chorizo (48F - Cold Holding) in three door single hood reach in cooler across from cook line. Employee stated items had been in cooler overnight and a temperature of the food was not taken today. Issued stop sale. Operator contacted repair company, and technician arrived at the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray bottles containing toxic substances stored next to single service items hanging on rack. Employee moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen near walk-in cooler. Employee placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For Jeronimo, line cook in kitchen. Warning