Cracovia Polish Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
55
Score
Cracovia Polish Restaurant appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 13, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“The handwash sink was being used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Spring Hill restaurant, which scores around 84. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - The handwash sink was being used for purposes other than handwashing. A metal bowl was found in the hand sink near the walk-in cooler. The operator later removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces: The can opener was soiled with food debris, the fan in the walk-in cooler in the kitchen area was soiled with dust, and the soda gun in the bar area was soiled with slime. The operator cleaned the can opener and the soda gun. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Food is being stored on the floor. Several boxes of vegetables are on the ground in the walk-in cooler in the kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. The microwave on the right side of the kitchen by the prep area. The operator cleaned the microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
55
Jun 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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 Cut Lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); Spring Mix (45F - Cold Holding); Duck Breast (45F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in two reach-in coolers in prep area behind cook line. Operator stated items had been in cooler for more than 4 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); Spring Mix (45F - Cold Holding); Duck Breast (45F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in two reach-in coolers in prep area behind cook line. Operator stated items had been in cooler for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
74
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Jul 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soap and towel stored in handwash sink in deli area and in warewashing handwashing sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed items made on site and packed in deli without location name and address on containers in grab and go reach-in cooler. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
86
Apr 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed French Onion Soup (61F - Cooling at 1:45 PM) and Mushroom Gravy (79F - Cooling at 1:45 PM) in walk-in cooler dated with a date marking of 03/29/2023. The operator stated the items had been in the cooler overnight. The items were removed from the walk-in cooler and from service. Discussed proper cooling parameters and provided handout for guide in cooling process with different methods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed French Onion Soup (61F - Cooling at 1:45 PM) and Mushroom Gravy (79F - Cooling at 1:45 PM) in walk-in cooler dated with a date marking of 03/29/2023. The operator stated the items had been in the cooler overnight. The items were removed from the walk-in cooler and from service. Discussed proper cooling parameters and provided handout for guide in cooling process with different methods. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwash sink removed in bakery prep area next to the floor mixer and handwash sink on cook line to the right of the ovens/stove top where a storage rack has been placed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the walk-in cooler. Employee placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the walk-in cooler. Employee placed soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
55
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in cooler - raw pork over cilantro. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats in stainless pan (53F - Cold Holding), moved to walk in cooler Butter in pan on stove cook line (51 - cold holding) , moved to cooler, removed from refrigeration less than one hour ago. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Darek Nowakowsk, test will be taken in 2 weeks **Repeat Violation**
53A-04-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in bar, operator posted sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spatulas on prep line **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towel on cilantro , celery, order produce, operator replaced with coffee filters Wet towels on counter, operator moved to bucket Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. In bucket on prep table, operator emptied bucket, and made new with only sanitizer, 200 ppm quaternary ammonium On prep table, moved to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow board in deli
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverages on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Sugar cubes on table by bar, operator covered with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cracovia Polish Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cracovia Polish Restaurant on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cracovia Polish Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “the handwash sink was being used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cracovia Polish Restaurant.
How does Cracovia Polish Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
Cracovia Polish Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 84.
Has Cracovia Polish Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cracovia Polish Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cracovia Polish Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cracovia Polish Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cracovia Polish Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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