Springside Cafe

5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Springside Cafe, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Restaurants in Silver Springs average 77, so Springside Cafe trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 ppm, manager prime it, 0pm. Triple sink also in use quaternary ammonium 300ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the chemical room, spray bottle not labeled, Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler, chicken and cut melons not dated, Manager dated 4/18/26. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the cook line, bin not labeled, Manager labeled flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop inside sugar. Removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two male employees in kitchen
13-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes and phone on shelf over bag in a box soda. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at front counter next to silverware. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One towel on prep table. Moved to bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Springside Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Springside Cafe on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Springside Cafe compare to other restaurants in Silver Springs?

Springside Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Silver Springs average of 77.

Has Springside Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Springside Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Springside Cafe 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 Springside Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Springside Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.