Karling's Inn
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
58
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Karling's Inn stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 26, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust”, showing up six times.
Karling's Inn's latest score of 58 falls below the De Leon Springs average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. -corrosion on ceiling in walk in cooler. -unsealed wood above dish machine.
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -torn gasket on Coca Cola brand cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -numerous items stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. -cooking equipment soiled grease, debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn paper used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -bags of open flour, sugar in walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. -interior of walk in cooler and walk in freezer door has some corrosion, rust.
36-30-4
61
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with old food debris: -prep table in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked roast in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag of potatoes in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -stove and oven.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
58
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling and walls not smooth and easily cleanable in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, broken tiles by dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
82
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No other CFM for the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling and walls not smooth and easily cleanable in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor, numerous items in walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, broken tiles by dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
67
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored, plant food stored above chest freezer. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No other CFM for the establishment. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling and walls not smooth and easily cleanable in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled. -accumulation of debris under equipment. -walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor, numerous items in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, broken tiles by dish machine. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris: -Stove soiled with grease. -shelving in kitchen soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Yeast in jar at cookline. **Warning**
02D-01-5
32
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
14-45-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses, on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Karling's Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Karling's Inn on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Karling's Inn?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Karling's Inn.
How does Karling's Inn compare to other restaurants in De Leon Springs?
Karling's Inn most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the De Leon Springs average of 79.
Has Karling's Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Karling's Inn have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Karling's Inn 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 Karling's Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Karling's Inn is inspected around three times per year on average.
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