Wild Sassa

5380 S Blvd Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448
African
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Wild Sassa has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 31, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Manager or person in charge lacking proof” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Wild Sassa's latest score of 74 falls below the Homosassa average of 87. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of food manager certification for Michele Marino. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
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. No proof of food handler training for Deana Osborne. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. For Deana Osborne, employed for 3 months. **Warning**
11-26-1
74
May 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 15 rodent droppings in food truck behind reach-in coolers and near water heater at time of inspection. Operator and employee removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed 5 rodent droppings behind reach-in cooler and back of water heater tray. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of manager certification for Michele Marino. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
78
May 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 15 rodent droppings in food truck behind reach-in coolers and near water heater at time of inspection. Operator and employee removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of manager certification for Michele Marino. **Warning**
53A-02-7
78
Mar 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs over Ready to eat food items in small cooler near service window. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Water Pump for entire MFDV inoperable **Warning**
27-12-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Water Pump for entire MFDV inoperable, Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by cutting board. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Multiple fish in rop thawed without being opened **Warning**
06-09-1
50
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wild Sassa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wild Sassa on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wild Sassa?

Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wild Sassa.

How does Wild Sassa compare to other restaurants in Homosassa?

Wild Sassa most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Homosassa average of 87.

Has Wild Sassa's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wild Sassa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Wild Sassa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wild Sassa is inspected around three times per year on average.