Thousand Island Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
41
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Thousand Island Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 25, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “a slime- or mold-like substance was observed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Spring Hill restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
6
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Rust is present along the top of the can of dark red kidney beans. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - A slime- or mold-like substance was observed on food-contact surfaces, including the interior door gaskets of both reach-in coolers located on the cook line, as well as the inside of the reach-in cooler on the left wall of the kitchen. An employee cleaned the interiors of the reach-in coolers. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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 the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand sink in the prep area in the kitchen contained alcohol bottles, a tool, and a dustpan. An employee removed these items from the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There were no paper towels at the hand sink near the three-compartment sink. An employee replenished the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. There was no hand soap at the hand sink located in the prep area of the kitchen. An employee replenished the soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Several tiles in disrepair by the three compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - The reach-in cooler on the left side of the kitchen by the wall had rusted shelves.
14-33-4
41
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked with dishes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked with dishes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
70
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 9, 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 beef and raw chicken stored over unwashed produce like carrots and onions in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in prep area off cook line disconnected from a repair. Operator contacted company for service to repair sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Operator removed to have clean and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels to the right of the three compartment sink. Operator had employee start to fix dispenser. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag and employee jacket stored on rack in dry storage area on top of cans and in prep area on dry storage shelf next to dry pasta. Operator had employees remove. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
61
Dec 9, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At wait station- > 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom Shelves in kitchen Gaskets of reach in coolers on cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard on bottom shelves in kitchen
14-45-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Tan board on prep table Gasket of door coolers on cook line torn -repeat **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages over spices in prep room, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen, pots of potatoes, operator moved to counter In walk in cooler - buckets of beef, poultry **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In 3 door cooler on cook line
29-49-6
58
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At wait station, on cook line soiled cardboard. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of 2 door reach in cooler on cook line torn Shelves in walk in cooler rusted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of 2 door cooler on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thousand Island Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thousand Island Cafe on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thousand Island Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “a slime- or mold-like substance was observed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Thousand Island Cafe.
How does Thousand Island Cafe compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
Thousand Island Cafe most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 84.
Has Thousand Island Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Thousand Island Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Thousand Island Cafe 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 Thousand Island Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thousand Island Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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