LAND O' LAKES, Pasco County

THE TURN GRILL AND BAR

7924 MELOGOLD CIR, LAND O' LAKES, FL 34637

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Apr 24, 2026
City
LAND O' LAKES
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 24536750

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for dish machine chlorine solution Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24536749

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in cook line not working properly and don't hold temperature. Ambient temperature 63F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Service personnel is working on it during of inspection. Time Extended

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

01B-13-4

Detail 24520963

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 six oz salmon and one six oz turn package did not remove from original ROP package defrosted completely in reach in cooler in cook line. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24520964

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomato (56F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (57F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (55F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (55F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding), in reach in cooler , operator stated that employee refilled food at 12pm and temperature taken as below 41F from walk in cooler. Operator removed them to walk in cooler cooling down quickly Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24520961

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pink cutting boards stained Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24520966

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

02C-02-5

Detail 24520960

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in zip lock bag no date mark oven 24 hours in walk in cooler Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24520959

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 six oz salmon and one six oz turn package did not remove from original ROP package defrosted completely in reach in cooler in cook line. See stop sale order. Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 24520965

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint while engaged food preparation, manager asked her to put hair net on Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24520962

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in cook line not working properly and don't hold temperature. Ambient temperature 63F Warning

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-02-7

Detail 24085714

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Kevin D. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Manager certification is not available at the moment. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Owner Jennifer Daskevich and kitchen manager Kevin D both are working here and no proof of CFM . Admin Complaint

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-02-7

Detail 23868705

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Kevin D. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Manager certification is not available at the moment. Time Extended

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 23863239

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can beef ravioli 6Lb 12oz. And one can bake beans 7Lb. Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 23863228

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Two chicken sandwiches dated on 06/29/25. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23863235

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon 2 four oz package complete thawed not remove from original packaging. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23863227

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hard boiled eggs (69F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (67F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (66F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (67F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (65F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); sliced ham 68 ( - Cold Holding Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23863234

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hard boiled eggs (69F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (67F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (66F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (67F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (65F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); sliced ham 68 ( - Cold Holding Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 23863237

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23863230

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in cooking line stained and not clean. Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 23863236

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Kevin D. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 23863240

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is using time control but no written plan for 4 hour time. Times not written today. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23863233

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon 2 four oz package complete thawed not remove from original packaging. Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 23863238

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One can beef ravioli 6Lb 12oz. And one can bake beans 7Lb. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23863232

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23863231

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in prep cooler is not holding food below 41F. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23863229

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior and door greased Warning

Dec 20, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-42-4

Detail 23438947

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Time Extended

Dec 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 20

03A-02-5

Detail 23436673

High Priority - 03A-02-5 Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 49F Blue cheese 52F Cooked chicken 54F Cream sauce 48F Pimento cheese 52F Shredded cheddar 50F Shredded mozzarella 50F Feta 50F Pico 46F Sliced tomatoes 51F Chicken salad 50F Grape tomatoes 49F Cooked corn 46F Turkey 54F 3 door cooler on cooks line. All items that are out of temperature are double panned. All items have been in the cooler overnight. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority

12A-18-4

Detail 23436722

High Priority - Observed: Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing. Employee in prep area. Discussed with employee who washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: High Priority

12A-25-4

Detail 23436724

High Priority - Observed: Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and placed gloves on without hand wash. Discussed with employee who washed hands Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: High Priority

08A-05-6

Detail 23436678

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties in drawer over chicken wings Operator corrected storage Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority

01B-13-4

Detail 23436674

High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish stored in ROP packaging Grouper Ham 49F Blue cheese 52F Cooked chicken 54F Cream sauce 48F Pimento cheese 52F Shredded cheddar 50F Shredded mozzarella 50F Feta 50F Pico 46F Sliced tomatoes 51F Chicken salad 50F Grape tomatoes 49F Cooked corn 46F Turkey 54F Warning Priority: High Priority

03B-01-6

Detail 23436676

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (98F - Hot Holding) In steam table for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved to stove to reheat. Operator discarded mashed potatoes. Warning Priority: High Priority

29-42-4

Detail 23436733

High Priority - Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning Priority: High Priority

11-27-4

Detail 23436705

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Emailed digital copy to operator Warning Priority: Intermediate

31A-09-4

Detail 23436736

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chair in front of hand sink in kitchen Trash can in front of sink in bar area Operator moved Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate

11-26-1

Detail 23436704

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Emailed digital copy to operator. Operator had employees sign and date. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate

02B-02-5

Detail 23436750

Intermediate - Observed: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers undercooked salmon. Emailed advisory to operator who printed and posted. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate

41-17-4

Detail 23436745

Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical spray bottle in dish machine Warning Priority: Intermediate

24-07-4

Detail 23436730

Basic - Observed: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored on floor. Operator picked up Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

06-09-1

Detail 23436677

Basic - Observed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper Warning Priority: Basic

08B-49-4

Detail 23436703

Basic - Observed: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Can of nuts on chest freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic

40-06-5

Detail 23436737

Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table Jacket stored next to silverware on prep table Warning Priority: Basic

08B-42-4

Detail 23436702

Basic - Observed: Food stored outside. Can rack full of food cans stored in loading dock/dumpster area Warning Priority: Basic

21-44-1

Detail 23436726

Basic - Observed: Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Bucket stored on prep table in prep area Warning Priority: Basic

29-20-5

Detail 23436731

Basic - Observed: Standing water in mop sink. Warning Priority: Basic

08B-17-4

Detail 23436695

Basic - Observed: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed herbs and celery stored over cooked pasta and coleslaw in walk in cooler Warning Priority: Basic

Oct 31, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23322649

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Double Oven interior Ice machine has pink substance on drop plate Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Time Extended

16-53-4

Detail 23322650

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Gauge reads 110F, thermoworks thermometer reads 104.5 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Time Extended

Oct 29, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23316517

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - shell eggs over pickles Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 23316518

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pico de gallo dated 8 days ago Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23316519

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tomato sets (50F - Cold Holding) Walk in cooler - pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); butter quarters (49F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (48F - Cold Holding); chicken / sauerkraut (49F - Cold Holding); baked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); split pea soup (48F - Cold Holding); ay jus (48F - Cold Holding); chicken noodle soup (49F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); baked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (49F - Cold Holding) sour cream (49F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23316520

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line - tomato sets (50F - Cold Holding)in cooler over night, dpsee stop sale Walk in cooler - pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); butter quarters (49F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (48F - Cold Holding); chicken / sauerkraut (49F - Cold Holding); baked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); split pea soup (48F - Cold Holding); ay jus (48F - Cold Holding); chicken noodle soup (49F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); baked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (49F - Cold Holding) sour cream (49F - Cold Holding) see stop sale unknown when temperatures were last taken. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23316523

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer on chest freezer, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23316521

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Double Oven interior Ice machine has pink substance on drop plate Warning

16-53-4

Detail 23316522

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Gauge reads 110F, thermoworks thermometer reads 104.5 Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23316524

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open Employee beverage on cart over buns, operator removed and put lid on. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 10, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-08-7

Detail 22791522

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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ plans on file are not accurate to what was observed at time of licensing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Still observed Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22791521

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/. Bar area has a prep sink. On the plans on file there is no prep sink in the bar area. Storage shelf for equipment In the back by two compartment sink and oven and shelf storage by three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: No new plans submitted Admin Complaint

Feb 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-08-7

Detail 22620523

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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ plans on file are not accurate to what was observed at time of licensing. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22620522

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/. Bar area has a prep sink. On the plans on file there is no prep sink in the bar area. Storage shelf for equipment In the back by two compartment sink and oven and shelf storage by three compartment sink. Warning