Kitchen and Bar at Green Springs
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
64
Score
Kitchen and Bar at Green Springs appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Safety Harbor average 81, so Kitchen and Bar at Green Springs trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Case of bacon stored on top of hand wash sink. Operator moved bacon during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cook line. Operator relocated cell phone away from food and clean equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Filing soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Discussed the need to use a no porous materiel under cutting board. Employee removed wiping cloth from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Lettuce not washed before prep. Discussed the need to wash produce before prep. Employee washed lettuce. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled with common name.. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cook line. Operator moved beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
64
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon fillet thawed in ROP packaging. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Case of bacon stored on top of hand wash sink. Operator moved bacon during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Enclosed wooden shed on side of building contains dry storage. Interior not smooth and easily cleanable. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cook line. Operator moved beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cook line. Operator relocated cell phone away from food and clean equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Filing soiled **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Discussed the need to use a no porous materiel under cutting board. Employee removed wiping cloth from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Lettuce not washed before prep. Discussed the need to wash produce before prep. Employee washed lettuce. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelving, walls, floor and ceiling wood not sealed. **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled with common name.. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
47
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corn salsa dated 5-30-25, ranch dressing 5-18-25 See stop sale **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Orzo cooked dated 6-22-25 **Time Extended**
02C-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Plates and food pans stored on prep table outside back exit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
24-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Squeeze bottles containing oil no labeled with common name **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
74
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Corn salsa dated 5-30-25, ranch dressing 5-18-25 See stop sale **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Beef (57F - Cold Holding); chicken (58F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); mani (57F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (63F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored next to clean utensils. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replenished paper towels during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Plates and food pans stored on prep table outside back exit **Warning**
24-24-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler on cook line **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
43
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator was able to get parasite destruction during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replenished paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cook line. Employee removed beverage from cook line **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Bread, baked potatoes and oil store outside back door. Operator moved food indoors **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler. Multiple food items not covered . Discovered with operator the need to cover all stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By three compartment sink. Emailed handout to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
95
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw mahi 45f, pork belly 45f,ice added to products. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New operators.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed and printed by operator. Posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
58
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee.
13-03-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression over grill. Replaced . **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kitchen and Bar at Green Springs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kitchen and Bar at Green Springs on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kitchen and Bar at Green Springs?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kitchen and Bar at Green Springs.
How does Kitchen and Bar at Green Springs compare to other restaurants in Safety Harbor?
Kitchen and Bar at Green Springs most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Safety Harbor average of 81.
Has Kitchen and Bar at Green Springs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kitchen and Bar at Green Springs have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kitchen and Bar at Green Springs 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 Kitchen and Bar at Green Springs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kitchen and Bar at Green Springs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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