Rock Springs Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
64
Score
Rock Springs Bar & Grill appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
By comparison, the average Apopka facility scores 78, putting Rock Springs Bar & Grill on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -cook line cooler seals torn
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cook line cooler seals soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -bar cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -men's and woman's restroom
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's and woman's restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -dish washing area
36-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -in kitchen
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -men's restroom
31B-04-4
64
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Back deck added with additional seating not reported **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
82
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of cooked cheese steak not dated **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Back deck added with additional seating not reported **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under fryers **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry storage area **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked cheese steak meat stored in country crock butter containers **Warning**
25-32-4
61
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels in contact with cooked bacon **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25 License renewed before end of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Facility does not have proper thermometer to measure cold foods **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Case of water stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Facility added outside deck with additional seating
51-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by 3 compartment sink area
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Several knives stored between sink and wall at three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Knife handle wrapped with gray duct tape
14-12-4
50
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods from previous day not dated **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
90
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Called plan review, application was submitted June for addition of outside deck, there are deficiencies which need to be addressed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Owners working with local authorities for permits to move forward **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods from previous day not dated **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
70
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked pulled pork **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods from previous day not dated **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple cleaner in bottle not labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Called plan review, application was submitted June for addition of outside deck, there are deficiencies which need to be addressed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
47
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility added outside bar with approximately 60 additional seats, provided operator with application **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Called and spoke to Marie with Plan review - no application has been received, operator has 2 port o potty's onsite for overflow of restrooms, facility on septic and has added 60 additional seats **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods prepared previous day not dated in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
78
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/24
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked cheese steak **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked bacon stored on paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility added outside bar with approximately 60 additional seats, provided operator with application **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods prepared previous day not dated in coolers
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
47
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flat of raw eggs stored on bread and over premade salads Raw beef stored in glass service ice bin with bagged ice
08A-05-6
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 operator with handout **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. Provided operator with handouts, current employees working, signed and filled out form **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Open foods in coolers from previous day not dated
02C-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
61
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw opened pack of beef over dressings **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 operator with hand out
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. Provided operator with form during last inspection - emailed form again with this inspection
11-26-1
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
61
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rock Springs Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rock Springs Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rock Springs Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Rock Springs Bar & Grill.
How does Rock Springs Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Rock Springs Bar & Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has Rock Springs Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rock Springs Bar & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rock Springs Bar & Grill 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 Rock Springs Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rock Springs Bar & Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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