Dade City, Pasco County

SAVORY ROOTS CATERING

14326 7 ST, Dade City, FL 33523

FoodCatering
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Apr 20, 2026
City
Dade City
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

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.

Apr 20, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 24523923

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap around back door. Operator will put weather seal around door. Repeat Violation

Apr 20, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 24523513

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under garage door in back of building Gap from top to bottom of back door . - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-20: Time Extended

Feb 19, 2026

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

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

22-49-4

Detail 24382184

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine does not test for chlorine, operator washing plastic containers, operator will use 3 compartment sink to sanitize. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Operator ran dish machine 3 cycles, still 0 ppm . Time Extended

50-08-7

Detail 24382183

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ not open and operating, 4 employees on site when inspector arrived, plan review needs to be completed. Observed prepared foods in walk in cooler, roast with seasoning on top, open whipping cream, prepped green beans, shrimp. Has freezer with lots of food in it. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 24382185

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dish room blocked by rack and electrical cords. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 24382186

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans submitted, deficiency letter sent to operator on 2/17/26. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Reviewed ceiling finishes and hand wash sink location with plan reviewer Sean, and discussed with owner. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24382182

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under garage door in back of building Gap from top to bottom of back door . - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Time Extended

Feb 18, 2026

Complaint Full

Administrative determination recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 9

22-49-4

Detail 24379174

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine does not test for chlorine, operator washing plastic containers, operator will use 3 compartment sink to sanitize.

50-08-7

Detail 24379175

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ not open and operating, 4 employees on site when inspector arrived, plan review needs to be completed. Observed prepared foods in walk in cooler, roast with seasoning on top, open whipping cream, prepped green beans, shrimp. Has freezer with lots of food in it.

35A-04-4

Detail 24379178

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 rodent droppings on floor in corner by ramp 30 rodent droppings by garage door by ramp 20 rodent dropping behind and in front of ice machine. 3 rodent droppings on floor in laundry room 8 rodent droppings on floor in upstairs storage area behind AC ductwork. 10 rodent droppings white tray in upstairs storage area, behind AC ductwork 20 rodent droppings on tray under AC unit upstairs 5 rodent droppings on floor by AC unit upstairs 3 rodent droppings behind plastic storage drawers in front room, by sliding door.

35A-21-4

Detail 24379177

High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Evidence of shredded paper with rodent droppings in upstairs storage area behind AC ducts

01B-02-5

Detail 24379173

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler -mashed potatoes (49F - cold holding); time on plastic wrap is 5:30, no temperatures taken.

03A-02-5

Detail 24379170

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler -mashed potatoes (49F - cold holding); time on plastic wrap is 5:30, no temperatures taken. See stop sale

31A-09-4

Detail 24379171

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dish room blocked by rack and electrical cords.

51-16-7

Detail 24379176

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans submitted, deficiency letter sent to operator on 2/17/26.

35B-01-4

Detail 24379172

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under garage door in back of building Gap from top to bottom of back door .