South Brooksville, Hernando County

THE OFFICE AT THE CROSSROADS

25 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, South Brooksville, FL 34601

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Mar 2, 2026
City
South Brooksville
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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.

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-04-4

Detail 24398364

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area in kitchen. Closest approved handwash sink is 10-12 steps located in bar with a doorway with swing style doors held open. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed handwash sink installed with the plumbing being finished tomorrow, per owner, due to delay on delivery of handwash sink. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 24383567

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked chicken wings and raw shell eggs stored over wine and canned soda in reach-in coolers in kitchen. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

28-16-5

Detail 24383565

High Priority - Sewage on the ground from a failed septic system located outside, near rear side of the establishment. Raw sewage is draining down the hill/parking lot. Admin Complaint

31A-04-4

Detail 24383564

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area in kitchen. Closest approved handwash sink is 10-12 steps located in bar with a doorway with swing style doors held open. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24383566

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar. Operator placed soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-32-5

Detail 23869281

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair near men's restroom and bar entrance. Men's restroom floor in disrepair. Discussed with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Time Extended

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

35A-02-7

Detail 23854087

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 31 live small flying insects in bar area and in kitchen flying underneath three compartment sink and near handwash sink area. Operator sprayed and eliminated flies. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 23854085

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over ready-to-eat frozen products like mozzarella sticks in freezer off cook line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23854086

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in main kitchen off cook line. Employee replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23854088

Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair near men's restroom and bar entrance. Men's restroom floor in disrepair. Discussed with operator. Warning

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-32-5

Detail 23742735

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in seating area near front door and in section of kitchen near hood system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Time Extended

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 23742036

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 5 small flying insects in front bar area near three compartment sink area. - 3 small flying insects in kitchen underneath three compartment sink off cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: - 20 live small flying insects in bar area near trash can and ice bin for bottles. - 20 live small flying insects in bar area to the left of the 3 compartment sink in bar area near handwashing sink. Operator sprayed live flies to eliminate. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

35A-04-4

Detail 23742034

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 50 rodent droppings underneath three compartment sink in kitchen. - 4 rodent droppings in seating area off bar along wall. - 20 rodent droppings in bar area behind coolers and corners of bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: - 25 rodent droppings in bar area behind equipment coolers. - 18 rodent droppings in kitchen underneath handwash sink, on shelf with cans of soda and underneath storage shelf in kitchen to the right of the back door. Operator and employee started to remove rodent droppings. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 23742035

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in seating area near front door and in section of kitchen near hood system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Time Extended

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 23741578

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 5 small flying insects in front bar area near three compartment sink area. - 3 small flying insects in kitchen underneath three compartment sink off cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23741579

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored in carton above cans of soda in reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23741576

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 50 rodent droppings underneath three compartment sink in kitchen. - 4 rodent droppings in seating area off bar along wall. - 20 rodent droppings in bar area behind coolers and corners of bar. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23741577

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator stocked. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23741575

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in seating area near front door and in section of kitchen near hood system. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23741574

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside to the left of the handwash sink in the kitchen. Warning

Dec 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 23445503

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies above hand wash sink in bar on wall

Jun 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

29-08-4

Detail 22916820

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink faucet handle broken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: No handle on mop sink mop mop sink not being used. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22916821

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler in bar with kegs interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Time Extended

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22777701

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over sauce bottles in cooks line Reach-in-Cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22777702

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. Kitchen employee states they have training, unable to locate certificate/proof at time of inspection Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22777703

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. Employee signed agreement during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22777704

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on rack near microwave above clean utensils. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

29-08-4

Detail 22777699

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink faucet handle broken Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22777700

Basic - Reach-in cooler in bar with kegs interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-11-4

Detail 22496656

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Portions of kitchen floor wooden/plywood

14-69-4

Detail 22496661

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer adjacent to cooks line.

23-03-4

Detail 22496658

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -floor fans in kitchen soiled

29-08-4

Detail 22496660

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink faucet handle broken

22-16-4

Detail 22496657

Basic - Reach-in cooler behind bar interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

36-10-4

Detail 22496659

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. In kitchen and bar area. Bars area floor soft, damaged Repeat Violation

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

14-86-1

Detail 21910033

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as bowl liners. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21910034

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale Hamburger 54F Chicken wings 54F Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21910036

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburger at 54F Chicken wings at 54F Both in reach in refrigerator near inoperable sandwich unit Deli meats and cheese at 53F, operator states they had recently been in use, operator moved to freezer to drop temperature. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21910035

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by tomatoes, coolers and pool cues. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21910031

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Operator replaced. Warning

32-07-4

Detail 21910038

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's bathroom wall damaged and has accumulation of dirt and debris along floors and walls. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 21910032

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Portions of kitchen floor particle board. Operator is covering with cleanable mats. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21910039

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple fans in kitchen soiled with dust and debris. Warning

36-10-4

Detail 21910037

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors behind bar soft and damaged. Floors in kitchen soiled and damaged. Warning

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21751929

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Refrigerator interior soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21751931

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 2023-02-03: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 21751930

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floors are bare/ particle board, operator is in process of replacing Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: Time Extended

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-05-4

Detail 21751262

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 30 live roaches in cabinet in bar 1 live roach on Back of refrigerator in kitchen Approximately 10 live roaches on under side of table next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen 3 on bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21751267

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Refrigerator interior soiled Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21751266

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

35A-03-4

Detail 21751265

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in 3 compartment sink Approximately 15 dead roaches inside refrigerator door at bottom . Warning

36-11-4

Detail 21751264

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floors are bare/ particle board, operator is in process of replacing Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21751263

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of bottled water on floor in kitchen, operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 21239867

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21239868

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. Only one certificate for three employees.

41-17-4

Detail 21239865

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer and windex spray bottles without labels. operator labeled the spray bottles Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 21239870

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 tiles in dinning, Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 21239869

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floors constructed of wood unfinished wood floors .

08B-47-4

Detail 21239864

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on the floor by cooks line. Operator moved cooking oil off the floor. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21239866

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned can opener Corrected On-Site

Mar 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 20958924

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.

41-17-4

Detail 20958925

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue degreaser. Operator labeled spray bottles

36-32-5

Detail 20958926

Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dinning room