Spring Hill BBQ & Soul Food Lounge
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Spring Hill BBQ & Soul Food Lounge 14 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 2, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Spring Hill BBQ & Soul Food Lounge's latest score of 50 falls below the DeLand average of 72. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Outdoor bar counter, tiki bar , refrigerated units, hand wash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Outdoor bar counter, tiki bar , refrigerated units, hand wash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Outdoor bar counter, tiki bar , refrigerated units, hand wash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Outdoor bar counter, tiki bar , refrigerated units, hand wash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shelf above stove macaroni and cheese (56F - Cold Holding)/15 minutes . Operator returned to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food worker buttered toast with bare hands and wrapped in foil to be served. Educated operator. **Repeat Violation**
09-01-4
High Priority - Establishment operating after an emergency without notifying the division. **Repeat Violation**
51-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw sausages over pickles in reach in cooler. Operator relocated . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Outdoor bar counter, tiki bar , refrigerated units, hand wash sink.
51-14-7
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Spoon in container with water in kitchen food preparation table. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
47
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Ice bin, bar counters and refrigerated units. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: outside patio has tiki stand and bar counter with a hand wash sink, ice bin, and refrigerated units. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Application submitted 12-16-2024. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Ice bin, bar counters and refrigerated units. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: outside patio has tiki stand and bar counter with a hand wash sink, ice bin, and refrigerated units. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Application submitted 12-16-2024. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Ice bin, bar counters and refrigerated units. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: outside patio has tiki stand and bar counter with a hand wash sink, ice bin, and refrigerated units. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in freezer chest. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Ice bin, bar counters and refrigerated units. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in freezer chest. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
64
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen reach in cooler French toast mix (45F - Cold Holding);sliced cheese (44F - Cold Holding)l recently placed in unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-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
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, behind air handler.
36-24-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
50-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Take out containers and 1-box of cups stored on storage area floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Food Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spring Hill BBQ & Soul Food Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spring Hill BBQ & Soul Food Lounge on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spring Hill BBQ & Soul Food Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Spring Hill BBQ & Soul Food Lounge.
How does Spring Hill BBQ & Soul Food Lounge compare to other restaurants in DeLand?
Spring Hill BBQ & Soul Food Lounge most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the DeLand average of 72.
Has Spring Hill BBQ & Soul Food Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spring Hill BBQ & Soul Food Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Spring Hill BBQ & Soul Food Lounge 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 Spring Hill BBQ & Soul Food Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Spring Hill BBQ & Soul Food Lounge is inspected around five times per year on average.
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