Sabina's Diner & Ice Cream Shop
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Sabina's Diner & Ice Cream Shop 11 times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Hernando average 79, so Sabina's Diner & Ice Cream Shop trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Chili in walk in cooler
01B-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In crock pot in cook line area. Operator turned up heat setting on crock pot to reheat to 165F. grits (116F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with bucket. Inspector removed to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Madison
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooler in cook line area soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on cutting board in kitchen
12B-07-4
50
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled. Cutting board on reach in cooler in cook line area **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs in eggs Benedict **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Plates under soap on rack in cook line area. Operator removed plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler in cook line area **Warning**
14-09-4
74
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 79 seats **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
28-12-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler cutting board White cutting board in cook line area Slicer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple spray bottle in 3 compartment sink area. Operator labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean plates stored next to soiled towel in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 79 seats **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-09-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 79 seats **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-15-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In cook line area
22-08-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In shed storing food items **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
45
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands in 78F water **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 79 seats **Warning**
28-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over bread in reach in freezer Raw beef over hotdogs Raw fish over washed lettuce **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket on cook line over 200ppm. Operator made fresh bucket 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing with employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line cooler Bucket utensils are stored in soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with trash can in cook line area. Operator removed trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Pouched eggs on menu not identified **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired No quaternary test strips **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone, purse and keys on prep table in kitchen **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food in kitchen area. Employee placed hair net on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 79 seats **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 79 seats **Warning**
51-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on the floor in hallway with walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups/straws stored in shed that is not smooth and easily cleanable **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Smoker Barbecue Grill **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls, floor and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in shed where food is stored **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Soiled towel hung next to, touching clean dishes **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food missing diagram showing location of handwash sinks in relation to areas where bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food will occur. Operator is using form DBPR Form HR 5022-049 61C-4.010, FAC. Discussed with operator and sent updated AOP written procedure. **Warning**
09-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in cook line area. Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-02-4
17
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over hot dogs in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting board on make line cooler
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at toast station
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Coffee cup on make line cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned gravy in shed Case of oil next to walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On dry dish rack
16-46-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Barbecue grill outside the back door of the establishment
33-31-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floors walls and ceiling constructed of raw wood in outdoor shed storing canned food items and hash brown potatoes
36-30-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
55
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil in kitchen 2 cases of French fries in walk in freezer 1 case of ham in walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Barbecue grill outside the back of the establishment 2 compartment sink outside the back of the establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: 2 compartment sink is still present **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Exposed wood behind toaster **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sabina's Diner & Ice Cream Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sabina's Diner & Ice Cream Shop on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sabina's Diner & Ice Cream Shop?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sabina's Diner & Ice Cream Shop.
How does Sabina's Diner & Ice Cream Shop compare to other restaurants in Hernando?
Sabina's Diner & Ice Cream Shop most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Hernando average of 79.
Has Sabina's Diner & Ice Cream Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sabina's Diner & Ice Cream Shop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sabina's Diner & Ice Cream Shop means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sabina's Diner & Ice Cream Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sabina's Diner & Ice Cream Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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