SPRING GRILL

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over pizza dough. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and cooked ground beef not date marked.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Educated operator on importance of having lid for women's receptacle. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on top of reach in cooler. Operator removed cellphone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Educated operator on defrosting freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior roof of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Hood filters.

Basic - Observed upright reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. Educated operator on repairing gasket. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line. Educated operator on eliminating standing water. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed ServeSafe certification for Maritza Palms expired 09/21/24. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Food manager certification expired. Observed ServeSafe certification for Maritza Palms expired 09/21/24. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: No certified food manager for establishment. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator placed eggs back in working cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in middle of kitchen.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with jalapenos in walk in cooler. Operator switched to food grade container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw beef stored over box of unwashed lettuce n walk in cooler. Operator moved container of raw beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to outside mop sink. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation

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 operator with written procedures. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic jug stored in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed jug. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked chicken wings in reach in cooler not date marked.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Educated operator on importance of defrosting freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in employee restroom.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator placed raw shell eggs back into cold hold walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation

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 operator with written procedures. Corrected On-Site

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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dry storage.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored near food items. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave oven.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked meats and sauces not date marked.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pizza paddles stored on floor. Operator placed on shelving. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed toilets in restrooms not flushing due to damage from Hurricane Ian. Customers using bathrooms at tiki bar.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray/mold-like substance on wall behind establishment.

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Employee restroom.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off in men's and women's restroom.

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. Walk in cooler.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Men's and Women's restroom. Observed hole in men's restroom entrance door.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom.

Basic - Observed bathroom partition door in disrepair in women's restroom.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with frozen meat.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over cooked chicken wings in upright double door reach in cooler in kitchen. Container switched to bottom. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored in handwash sink in employee restroom. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind entrance door to men's restroom.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Basic - Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. Upright double door silver reach in cooler in kitchen.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container.