Upper Deck Cafe

5386 Darlene St, Weeki Wachee, FL 34607
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Upper Deck Cafe has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 91, which Upper Deck Cafe's 86 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener is soiled with food debris. The operator moved the can opener to the dishwasher area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fan guard and shelves in the walk-in cooler are soiled with a mold-like substance.
23-03-4
86
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Slicer bade guard **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: Can opener clean **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. 100F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: 102F **Time Extended**
16-53-4
74
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawer cooler under grill - Beef (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); grouper (50F - Cold Holding); scallops (51F - Cold Holding) ; chicken wings (44F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (48F - Cold Holding), operator removed from walk in cooler 1 hour 45 minutes ago, will move all to walk in cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At pass shelf , > 200 ppm, operator added water, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Slicer bade guard **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server dumped sanitizer bucket water in hand wash sink, discussed with staff and manager on duty **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. 100F **Warning**
16-53-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter by hand wash sink, moved to bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf over food, moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
45
Nov 14, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Jun 3, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kenneth Y. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: Kenneth Y. Plans to take test online. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Plans not updated. Reviewed plans approved on 5/4/23. 3 compartment sink, ice bin with soda gun, small refrigerator in lower level bar is not on plans. Soda station with ice bin at wait station by host stand not notated on plans. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: no new new plans sent, per Marie in plan review . **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
82
Apr 4, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Plans not updated. Reviewed plans approved on 5/4/23. 3 compartment sink, ice bin with soda gun, small refrigerator in lower level bar is not on plans. Soda station with ice bin at wait station by host stand not notated on plans. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kenneth Y. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
82
Apr 1, 2024
Complaint Partial
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Jan 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Observed three live, small flying insects in bar area on upper floor not landing on any food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certification for Kenneth J Yagmin expired on 06/14/2023 through National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
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 for some employees. Inspector emailed EMPLOYEE HEALTH Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator to issue to employees.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the reach-in freezer in the kitchen. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable on lift top reach-in coolers in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in wait station area.
22-20-5
58
Jul 31, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Tortilla chips in utility bin.
14-15-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. flour, bread flour buckets soiled on cook line
08B-27-4
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. 0 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kenneth Y.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top Can opener blade **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on end of cook line, no towels, or sign
31B-02-4
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/. Plans not accurate, 3 compartment sink , ice bin and soda, small refrigerator in first floor bar **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. On top shelf in vertical cooler at wait station
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on 2 door cooler on cook line Grooved cutting board at salad cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Ice machine stored under restaurant, ground floor has exposed pipes and rafters over it. Light fixture with dead bugs **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen Drawer gaskets on cook line
23-03-4
30
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. milk 58 (47F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical in kitchen by dish machine -milk 58 (47F - Cold Holding); see stop sale In 3 door reach in cooler expo line - squeeze bottle ranch (48F - Cold Holding)dated yesterday. moved to walk in cooler , discussed proper cooling of prepped items **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Island oasis machine in bar Cutting board at expo stained **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives in hand wash sink on end of cook line, oper removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Spoke with Breanna in Plan review- no plans submitted- Facility has been remodeled since Operator took over Ownership. A new complete plan review is required due to changes in walls and plumbing, kitchen has been expanded, mens bathroom shifted a few feet. The facility has 3 floors and the ice machine is unenclosed downstairs with the walk in cooler, reach in freezer, washing machine and storage closet with chemicals and bottled water and an outdoor bar . The second floor houses the kitchen and main dining room and indoor bar. The 3rd floor has liquor storage, dry goods, bag in box soda **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Ice machine under restaurant dies not have adequate overhead protection. Dust, dead insects on light shied close to machine. In upstairs bar - margarita salt and sugar on ledge next to table where customers sit. Operator moved. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In bar on lower level prep table, on cooler in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
45
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee put a raw burger on grill then put pickles on bun without washing hands
12A-12-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. Facility has been remodeled since Operator took over Ownership. A new complete plan review is required due to changes in walls and plumbing, kitchen has been expanded, mens bathroom shifted a few feet. The facility has 3 floors and the ice machine is unenclosed downstairs with the walk in cooler, reach in freezer, washing machine and storage closet with chemicals and bottled water and an outdoor bar . The second floor houses the kitchen and main dining room and indoor bar. The 3rd floor has dry storage, soda box system, alcohol room and an apartment for management. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle above prep sink not labeled, employee properly labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink at bar on second floor
27-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water next to reach in cooler, water temperature is 71F
10-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice machine stored in a prohibited area. Ice machine under building in open area under sewer lines
08B-37-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put hat on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area.
08B-62-4
41
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. From previous inspection, Facility has been remodeled since Operator took over Ownership. A new complete plan review is required due to changes in walls and plumbing, kitchen has been expanded, mens bathroom shifted a few feet. The facility has 3 floors and the ice machine is unenclosed downstairs with the walk in cooler, reach in freezer, washing machine and storage closet with chemicals and bottled water and an outdoor bar . The second floor houses the kitchen and main dining room and indoor bar. The 3rd floor has dry storage, soda box system, alcohol room and an apartment for management. Plan review instructions and form were previously emailed on 12-4-2020. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: Spoke with Breanna in Tallahassee, plans have not been received. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Upper Deck Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Upper Deck Cafe on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Upper Deck Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Upper Deck Cafe.

How does Upper Deck Cafe compare to other restaurants in Weeki Wachee?

Upper Deck Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Weeki Wachee average of 91.

Has Upper Deck Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Upper Deck Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Upper Deck Cafe 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 Upper Deck Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Upper Deck Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.