Spring Hill, Hernando County

PADULA'S PIZZA

14355 SPRING HILL DR, Spring Hill, FL 34609

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Feb 20, 2026
City
Spring Hill
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 24384764

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The ceiling tile tracks are soiled with dust in the dining area.

33-15-4

Detail 24384766

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. The dumpster lid is gone.

33-19-4

Detail 24384765

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 24043807

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24043805

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

22-02-4

Detail 24043808

Intermediate - The cutting board is soiled with a mold-like substance and is grooved.

08B-38-4

Detail 24043806

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers of frying oil were on the floor. The operator moved the containers off the floor. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 24043809

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A wrapped case of pizza boxes stored on ground in the back of the restaurant. The operator moved the pizza boxes off the ground. Corrected On-Site

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-09-4

Detail 23518406

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food prep table moved and stored in front of handwash sink in between pizza ovens fully blocked. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-37-5

Detail 22589900

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed several acoustic style tiles in kitchen above food prep areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Operator has ordered ceiling tiles to replace tiles in kitchen. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 22589901

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on pizza make line cooler and lift top to reach-in cooler underneath microwaves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Time Extended

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

01B-02-5

Detail 22570492

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tiramisu (52F - Cold Holding); Cheesecake (47F - Cold Holding); Chocolate Lasagna (50F - Cold Holding); Banana Pudding (51F - Cold Holding); and Red Velvet Cheesecake (49F - Cold Holding) in dessert reach-in cooler near front counter. Operator stated that the items had been in the cooler for more than 4 hours. Operator removed to discard. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22570494

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Observed Tiramisu (52F - Cold Holding); Cheesecake (47F - Cold Holding); Chocolate Lasagna (50F - Cold Holding); Banana Pudding (51F - Cold Holding); and Red Velvet Cheesecake (49F - Cold Holding) in dessert reach-in cooler near front counter. Operator stated that the items had been in the cooler for more than 4 hours. Operator removed to discard. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22570495

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 22570496

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed several acoustic style tiles in kitchen above food prep areas. Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22570493

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on pizza make line cooler and lift top to reach-in cooler underneath microwaves. Warning

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-37-5

Detail 22167752

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed several acoustic style tiles in kitchen above food prep areas. Operator stated tiles have been purchased and are waiting for install. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Time Extended

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

27-16-4

Detail 22156435

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided for the entire establishment. Water heater was turned off at start of inspection due to a pending repair. The manager stated the repair is waiting on a part that is estimated to arrive in two weeks. Observed sink with water at 80F. Igloo style container with hot water at 122F stored on three compartment sink next to wash section of the three compartment sink where employees stated they were washing their hands above dirty dishes. Owner arrived and turned on water heater and hot water reads at 118F. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-37-5

Detail 22156436

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed several acoustic style tiles in kitchen above food prep areas. Operator stated tiles have been purchased and are waiting for install. Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 21695662

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 cans dented at the seams in the dry storage area on a rack with other cans. Operator set aside cans.

01B-02-5

Detail 21695660

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 10 lbs of Fresh Garlic in Oil Mixture in squeeze bottles at 74F on storage shelf. Operator stated the squeeze bottles were made on Monday 01/09/23 and have been sitting on the shelf at room temperature since. Operator set aside to discard.

29-34-4

Detail 21695663

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at the mop sink in the rear of the establishment. Needed on green hose.

23-24-4

Detail 21695659

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of food debris on microwave handles and pizza oven handles.

36-37-5

Detail 21695656

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed several acoustic style tiles in kitchen above food prep areas.

08B-38-4

Detail 21695658

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles stored on floor in the rear of the establishment in storage area across from the mop sink.

22-08-4

Detail 21695657

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris in microwaves above reach-in cooler on cookline.

23-03-4

Detail 21695661

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of dust and grease.

Jul 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 21213680

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

36-34-5

Detail 21213678

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, substance. Kitchen

08B-38-4

Detail 21213679

Basic - Food stored on floor. Trays of pizza dough on floor in walk in cooler, moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 21213677

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 21213676

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler

Mar 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 20904029

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 3 lb can of sliced olives, 1 4lb can of mushrooms, heavily dented.

11-07-5

Detail 20904028

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

22-02-4

Detail 20904026

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

23-03-4

Detail 20904024

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket and frame around door of single door cooler Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 20904027

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Beverages in glass door cooler over food for customers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 20904025

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in storage room Corrected On-Site

Jul 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-43-4

Detail 20333315

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100 ppm, system is not dispensing enough sanitizer. operator will use chlorine sanitizer until system is repaired. Corrected to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20333314

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of pizza a make table torn

23-03-4

Detail 20333316

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Gasket and frame around doors at pizza make table

12B-13-4

Detail 20333313

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 drinks in pizza make cooler, moved to back room Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 20333312

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quaternary ammonium, corrected to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site