Surface Crafters
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
86
Score
Surface Crafters has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to nine violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Holly Hill restaurant scores 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
25
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
23
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food containers stored on walk in cooler floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chip drawer unit , soiled with grime. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa at wait station salsa (43-49F - Cold Holding)/3 hours . Operator placed in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle not labeled by wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee washware handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washware area hand sink , has a container lid and spatula stored in it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at washware area handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cellphone stored on top of tortilla container.. in kitchen . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of tomatoes stored on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelf where microwaves are stored ,soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
41
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
50-01-4
95
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.p, by mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen and wash ware area ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of kitchenreach-in-cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled by fryer with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from washware three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
78
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, washware area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
70
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
50-01-4
95
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Electrolyte on food preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station salsa (45- 61F - Cold Holding)/30 minutes . Port recently placed in unit.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen handwash sinks l **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner not labeled at wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Washware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food Employees with no hair restraints while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of broth , salsa on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelving soiled with food debris under microwave. -walk in cooler gaskets soiled with dirt. -plastic curtains in indoor walk in cooler soiled with dirt.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cups stored on storage area shed.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Surface Crafters last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Surface Crafters on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Surface Crafters?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Surface Crafters.
How does Surface Crafters compare to other restaurants in Holly Hill?
Surface Crafters most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Holly Hill average of 75.
Has Surface Crafters' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Surface Crafters have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Surface Crafters means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Surface Crafters inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Surface Crafters is inspected around three times per year on average.
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