Long John Silvers

2440 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606
Seafood
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Long John Silvers seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 20, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Spring Hill restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 2 dead flies were found in the men's bathroom. The operator swept up the flies and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled: mold-like substance was observed on the gaskets of the reach-in cooler. The operator cleaned the affected areas. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled: The ceiling tiles in the dining room have a mold-like substance on them, and the ceiling vents in the kitchen area are covered in dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under the soda cabinet in the dining area.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the interior of the microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
67
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking hand sink in kitchen area. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator the DBPR form HR 5030-103.
11-26-1
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. Employee training missing for more than 10 employees and date of birth missing on one of the certificates.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photo copy's of employee Safe Staff certificates for some employees.
53B-09-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled in the dining area and in the cook line area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Observed several cracked floor tiles and cove molding tiles located in the cook line area and by the walk in cooler door.
36-17-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form to the operator. Operator posted on the wall. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust and mold-like substance. Fans in the walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
52
Sep 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall underneath steam table near bread rack storage on cook line. Operator stated there is a current plumbing repair in this area and they are waiting on the part.
36-24-5
95
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease on cook line to the left of the steam table. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall above steam table to the right of grill soiled with an accumulation of grease and ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
82
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
86
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Wall damaged under 3 compartment sink, separated from wall. Wall soiled under mop sink Cove moulding missing by mop sink, cracked cove tiles by walk in cooler door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dirt, or dust. Drive through soda machine, soiled area behind nozzles **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Long John Silvers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Long John Silvers on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Long John Silvers?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Long John Silvers.

How does Long John Silvers compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?

Long John Silvers most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 84.

Has Long John Silvers' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Long John Silvers have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Long John Silvers 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 Long John Silvers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Long John Silvers is inspected around two times per year on average.