Treehoppers

27839 Saint Joe Rd, Dade City, FL 33525
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Treehoppers stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Dade City restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Bottom of stand up reach in freezer.
22-31-4
90
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection.
05-08-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Not available at time of inspection.
27-02-4
74
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. 1) AIR CURTAINS OR AND SLIDING GLASS SERVICE WINDOWS MUST BE PRESENT IF THE FOOD PREP AREA IS EXPOSED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CROSS CONTAMINATION TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF INSECTS OR VERMIN. 2) INSPECTOR TO VERIFY THE PRESENCE OF AIR CURTAINS OR SLIDING GLASS SERVICE WINDOWS. 3) PROVIDE DRAINBOARDS OR THEIR EQUIVALENT ON EACH SIDE OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. 4) HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. THE INSTALLATION OF A SHELF OR TABLE THAT CAN COVER THE HANDWASHING SINK IS NOT ALLOWED. 5) PLANS PROVIDED MUST ACCURATELY REFLECT ALL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND ITS LOCATION IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. FAILURE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE PLANS COULD RESULT IN DELAY AT THE TIME OF THE LICENSING INSPECTION AND THE NEED FOR A NEW PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTAL WITH AN ADDITIONAL $150 FEE. 6) ABIDE BY THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF DOH AND DEP FOR THE WELL AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Drinks for customer consumption not stored above 6 inches from floor. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the floor **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Check in window and pro shop window not up to standard for proviso that was submitted for plan review. 1) AIR CURTAINS OR AND SLIDING GLASS SERVICE WINDOWS MUST BE PRESENT IF THE FOOD PREP AREA IS EXPOSED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CROSS CONTAMINATION TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF INSECTS OR VERMIN. 2) INSPECTOR TO VERIFY THE PRESENCE OF AIR CURTAINS OR SLIDING GLASS SERVICE WINDOWS. 3) PROVIDE DRAINBOARDS OR THEIR EQUIVALENT ON EACH SIDE OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. 4) HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. THE INSTALLATION OF A SHELF OR TABLE THAT CAN COVER THE HANDWASHING SINK IS NOT ALLOWED. 5) PLANS PROVIDED MUST ACCURATELY REFLECT ALL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND ITS LOCATION IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. FAILURE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE PLANS COULD RESULT IN DELAY AT THE TIME OF THE LICENSING INSPECTION AND THE NEED FOR A NEW PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTAL WITH AN ADDITIONAL $150 FEE. 6) ABIDE BY THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF DOH AND DEP FOR THE WELL AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS. **Warning**
35B-05-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Treehoppers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Treehoppers on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Treehoppers compare to other restaurants in Dade City?

Treehoppers most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dade City average of 88.

Has Treehoppers' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Treehoppers 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 Treehoppers inspected?

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