Doc's Family Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Doc's Family Cafe has seven inspections in the public record. On Nov 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Spring Hill restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
86
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription bottle of medicine stored on ticket printer counter above toaster. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green cleaning pad stored in hand wash sink in front line area
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in cook line area
22-16-4
Basic - Interior of microwaves have accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage cup on reach in cooler in cook line area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sausage Gravy (105F - Hot Holding) stored in microwaves off of kitchen area. Operator moved to reach-in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe above mop sink and water heater area off employee bathroom. Water is from a broken pipe that is currently leaking into a container that is being disposed of as needed.
29-11-4
82
Jan 9, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Two vacuum breakers missing at three compartment sink faucets. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed American Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Swiss Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Shredded Colby Jack Cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line with an Ambient Air Temperature of 41F stored in hood portion of reach-in cooler. Operator stated product had been in the cooler overnight. Operator removed from service. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping on floor underneath handwash sink in front wait station/pick up window area in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Swiss Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Shredded Colby Jack Cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line with an Ambient Air Temperature of 41F stored in hood portion of reach-in cooler. Operator stated product had been in the cooler overnight. Operator removed from service. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink off cook line. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken to the left of the Rhee compartment sink. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair underneath three compartment sink, underneath grill and fryer on cook line, underneath prep table in kitchen with the microwaves, . Hole in or other damage to wall underneath three compartment sink. Employee bathroom in kitchen area in disrepair. Discussed items with operator. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees on cook line preparing food without hair restraints. **Warning**
13-03-4
41
Jul 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Change of ownership, 2 smokers added outside. Ice machine and soda system added before previous owner. Plans are from 2010, spoke with Breanna in Tallahassee, there are no current plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor tiles missing by 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In bathroom behind kitchen, wall in process of repair, drywall on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
67
Jul 5, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage and cracked acoustic tiles in kitchen and storage area.
36-32-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Doc's Family Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Doc's Family Cafe on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Doc's Family Cafe compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
Doc's Family Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Spring Hill average of 84.
Has Doc's Family Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Doc's Family Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Doc's Family Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Doc's Family Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Doc's Family Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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