Wallace's at the Greenhouse
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Wallace's at the Greenhouse stretching back to 2022. Wallace's at the Greenhouse was last inspected on Dec 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Homosassa restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Gloves were contaminated by chef on cook line. Operator had employee remove gloves and wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near mop sink. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
78
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed dirty dishes and without washing hands employee began to handle pan of cooked potatoes. Discussed with operator who educated employee and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer non commercially packaged plastic wrapped raw fish stored above containers of ice cream, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored above bags of lettuce, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen on shelf bottle of bleach in unlabeled bottle, discussed with operator who used marker to add label to bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dishwashing area hand washing sink used to store empty sanitizer buckets. Discussed with operator wh removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk in cooler, discussed with operator who cleaned floor of walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
50
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Full bar in "counter area" on previous plan with ice bin, hand wash sink, espresso machine and beverage reach in cooler. 2 door vertical reach in cooler and vertical reach in freezer added to server station area across from bathroom hallway storing unpackaged food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ambient temperature in walk in cooler 51F Walk in cooler fan unit dripping condensation onto packaged food in walk in cooler. Operator moved food under unit and placed bucket under fan unit to catch water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Ambient temperature 38F Fan unit still dripping condensation into a bucket on the floor. No food contamination observed. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
78
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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. 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler ambient temperature 51F. No temperature monitoring is being conducted. See stop sale- shredded cheese mix (53F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (54F - Cold Holding); irish port cheese (53F - Cold Holding); canned crab (59F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (54F - Cold Holding); crab dip (47F - Cold Holding); miso paste with vinegar and honey added (50F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding); burrata cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (53F - Cold Holding); leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding) ; ricotta (53F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler ambient temperature 51F. No temperature monitoring is being conducted. See stop sale- shredded cheese mix (53F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (54F - Cold Holding); irish port cheese (53F - Cold Holding); canned crab (59F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (54F - Cold Holding); crab dip (47F - Cold Holding); miso paste with vinegar and honey added (50F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding); burrata cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (53F - Cold Holding); leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding) ; ricotta (53F - Cold Holding) Delivered at 12pm, had operator move to freezer to rapidly cool- New York strip steaks (49F - Cold Holding) Refrigeration repair service arrived to diagnose walk in cooler at the time of the inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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/. Full bar in "counter area" on previous plan with ice bin, hand wash sink, espresso machine and beverage reach in cooler. 2 door vertical reach in cooler and vertical reach in freezer added to server station area across from bathroom hallway storing unpackaged food. **Warning**
51-16-7
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 - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to vertical freezer in dish machine room. Operator cleaned the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ambient temperature in walk in cooler 51F Walk in cooler fan unit dripping condensation onto packaged food in walk in cooler. Operator moved food under unit and placed bucket under fan unit to catch water. **Warning**
14-11-5
45
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. -shelf near range -front of oven **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
78
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
90
Oct 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wallace's at the Greenhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wallace's at the Greenhouse on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wallace's at the Greenhouse?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wallace's at the Greenhouse.
How does Wallace's at the Greenhouse compare to other restaurants in Homosassa?
Wallace's at the Greenhouse most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Homosassa average of 87.
Has Wallace's at the Greenhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wallace's at the Greenhouse have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wallace's at the Greenhouse 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 Wallace's at the Greenhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wallace's at the Greenhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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