HIGH SPRINGS, Columbia County

SANTA FE BAR

23731 S US HWY 441, HIGH SPRINGS, FL 32643

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jun 18, 2025
City
HIGH SPRINGS
County
Columbia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 10

29-45-4

Detail 23717800

High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed: the added tubing on the 3 compartment sink faucet eliminates the required air gap.

41-10-4

Detail 23717796

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed the Grill Fry spray cleaner was stored on the front line counter next to the jar of pepper flakes.

29-34-4

Detail 23717799

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed the outside faucet on the way to the drive thru lacks a vacuum breaker.

22-02-4

Detail 23717797

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the soda gun nozzle has an accumulation of dried debris. ALSO, the inside ceiling of the microwave has dried food debris on it. The internal slide out plate/drawer for multiple Ninja style cookers have dried debris on them. The white shroud on the working ice machine is soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 23717798

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at the front line hand wash sink. ALSO, lack of soap at the kitchen hand wash sink.

53B-01-5

Detail 23717795

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. Observed: lack of proof of any employee training. Karen is here, over 60 days. Warning

27-02-4

Detail 23717801

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed: lack of a well report.

35B-01-4

Detail 23717804

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: gap at the karaoke room back door. Gap at the office back door by the walk-in cooler.

51-13-4

Detail 23717802

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of the required choking poster.

25-05-4

Detail 23717803

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: the hamburger size clam shells are stored on the floor in the pizza cook area.

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 22534633

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2023, operator paid fees during inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 22534630

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap at Handwash sink in the back storage/office room.

14-01-5

Detail 22534629

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside latte powder mix on shelf behind bar.

14-11-5

Detail 22534626

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior microwave top is falling apart.

35B-01-4

Detail 22534632

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Out back door in office area.

14-69-4

Detail 22534631

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest reach in freezer in back storage area.

14-47-4

Detail 22534628

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden storage shelves. Wooden flooring in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

48-04-4

Detail 22534627

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Inside drive thru liquor room.

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 21814131

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. 2 bottles of pills on counter next to condiments behind bar, operator moved pills. Corrected On-Site

27-12-4

Detail 21814127

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Bar open, only drinks being served, the well is being worked on during inspection. Operator fixed water, running water is available. Corrected On-Site

27-02-4

Detail 21814125

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21814126

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 bottles of lotion on counter by condiments behind bar.

36-73-4

Detail 21814128

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath the bar wells and reach in cooler.

14-47-4

Detail 21814129

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelf holding 2 air fryers in small kitchen area. Counter at the Handwash sink nearest the kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 21814132

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine gasket.

08B-74-1

Detail 21814130

Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. In the middle stored room. Repeat Violation

Nov 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 20636808

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice scoop is stored on a boat cooler, which is not clean. ALSO, the internal frame of the ice machine door is soiled. ALSO, the soda gun at the bar has foreign substance in it. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: Soda gun still has build up. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-01: Soda gun No change Time Extended

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20460731

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice scoop is stored on a boat cooler, which is not clean. ALSO, the internal frame of the ice machine door is soiled. ALSO, the soda gun at the bar has foreign substance in it. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: Soda gun still has build up. Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 20460730

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed lack of a Certified Food Manager for the business. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: No change Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20460732

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. Observed lack of any proof of training available for review. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: No change Time Extended

27-02-4

Detail 20460729

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed lack of a recent well reported. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: No change Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 20460728

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed lack of a visible Ambient air thermometer in the walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: None in the front line reach-in freezer Time Extended

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 15

41-10-4

Detail 20450614

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored next to seasonings at the bar. ALSO, Tide stored over the chest freezer.

22-02-4

Detail 20450611

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice scoop is stored on a boat cooler, which is not clean. ALSO, the internal frame of the ice machine door is soiled. ALSO, the soda gun at the bar has foreign substance in it.

53A-01-7

Detail 20450617

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed lack of a Certified Food Manager for the business. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20450613

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. Observed lack of any proof of training available for review. Warning

27-02-4

Detail 20450620

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed lack of a recent well reported.

35A-06-4

Detail 20450609

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed an accumulation of flys stuck to sticky paper over the bulk sodas at the bar.

51-11-4

Detail 20450616

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the CO2 tanks by the 3 compartment sink are not secured.

50-09-4

Detail 20450610

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license is not available for review.

35A-03-4

Detail 20450619

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches by the hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink. These were cleaned up. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20450621

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal care items stored over chest freezer.

36-22-4

Detail 20450618

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing liquid visible through the wood slats around the bar.

36-73-4

Detail 20450615

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor is soiled through out with liquid, bottle caps and debris. ALSO, the floor in the walk-in cooler has accumulation of debris under the shelves.

36-12-4

Detail 20450608

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed the floor around the bar is not solid, and the wood would have to be removed to clean it.

05-09-4

Detail 20450612

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed lack of a visible Ambient air thermometer in the walk-in cooler.

08B-74-1

Detail 20450607

Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Observed 2 bags of softener salt stored on the floor in the back area.