Hernando, Citrus County

SABINA'S DINER & ICE CREAM SHOP

2400 N FLORIDA AVE, Hernando, FL 34442

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Apr 15, 2026
City
Hernando
County
Citrus
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

01B-07-4

Detail 24512955

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Chili in walk in cooler

03B-01-6

Detail 24512959

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In crock pot in cook line area. Operator turned up heat setting on crock pot to reheat to 165F. grits (116F - Hot Holding) Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24512956

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooler in cook line area soiled

31A-09-4

Detail 24512961

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with bucket. Inspector removed to wash hands. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 24512958

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Madison

22-20-5

Detail 24512957

Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 24512960

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on cutting board in kitchen

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24183280

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled. Cutting board on reach in cooler in cook line area Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 24183281

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs in eggs Benedict Warning

24-27-4

Detail 24183282

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Plates under soap on rack in cook line area. Operator removed plates. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24183283

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler in cook line area Warning

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23830270

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in ware washing area soiled with black mold like substance. Operator removed cutting boards and replaced with new one. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23830271

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dishes in ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 23390802

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee switched task, handling equipment, dishes and then prepped food, no handwashing before putting on gloves. Repeat Violation

09-01-4

Detail 23390810

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Owner handled slides tomatoes bare handed in reach in cooler while simultaneously handling plastic wrap with cooked meat inside. Owner again handled same tomatoes bare handed while placing them on a customer plate.

08A-05-6

Detail 23390803

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored on top of tortillas. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 23390808

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator does not have heat test stickers or thermometer to test heat dishwasher machine.

02C-02-5

Detail 23390811

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chopped potatoes, coleslaw and beef stew in cooler not date marked. Manager stated they were prepped on 12/02/2024. Manager placed labels on containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-01-4

Detail 23390806

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Manager was actively drinking out of uncovered coffee cup while prepping food, placing cup on cutting board when not drinking. Discussed with manager and she moved drink. Corrective Action Taken

08B-49-4

Detail 23390809

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee eggs stored in egg crate on top of tortillas. Employee stated they were her personal eggs and moved them. Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 23390807

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Open container of cake mix powder underneath handwashing sink. Owner moved. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23390804

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stated she would speak with dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23390805

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted.

36-27-5

Detail 23390801

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen in cooking area have accumulation of food debris.

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-13-4

Detail 22721844

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator placed soiled equipment in 3 compartment sink then touched clean utensils without hand wash. Discussed with operator who washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

12A-02-4

Detail 22721838

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled soiled dishes then picked up plated food without hand wash. Discussed with operator.

03F-02-5

Detail 22721843

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. Home fries, sausage and eggs in cook line area. Operator time marked 9:30am. Corrected On-Site

41-18-4

Detail 22721841

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine bucket at front counter over 200ppm. Operator made fresh bucket. 50ppm

31B-03-4

Detail 22721846

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator stocked soap Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22721845

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans and rice in walk in cooler Chicken soup in walk in cooler Shaved ham in walk in cooler

12B-07-4

Detail 22721840

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on cutting board at reach in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22721842

Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of oil in hallway by back door. Operator moved to crate Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22721839

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over chili in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

28-12-4

Detail 22465097

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 79 seats Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22465100

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler cutting board White cutting board in cook line area Slicer soiled. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 22465091

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

41-17-4

Detail 22465092

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple spray bottle in 3 compartment sink area. Operator labeled degreaser. Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 22465098

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean plates stored next to soiled towel in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22465094

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22465099

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on cutting board. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-09-4

Detail 22465101

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 79 seats Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

51-15-4

Detail 22465093

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 79 seats Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-08-4

Detail 22465096

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In cook line area

36-30-4

Detail 22465095

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In shed storing food items Repeat Violation

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

28-12-4

Detail 22197013

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 79 seats Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Operator cannot provide approved seating change evaluation at the time of the inspection Admin Complaint

51-09-4

Detail 22197012

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 79 seats Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Operator cannot provide approved seating change evaluation at the time of the inspection Admin Complaint

51-15-4

Detail 22197011

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 79 seats Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Operator cannot provide approved seating change evaluation at the time of the inspection Admin Complaint

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 13Total: 22

12A-19-4

Detail 22052150

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands in 78F water Warning

28-12-4

Detail 22052134

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 79 seats Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22052138

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over bread in reach in freezer Raw beef over hotdogs Raw fish over washed lettuce Repeat Violation Warning

41-27-4

Detail 22052153

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket on cook line over 200ppm. Operator made fresh bucket 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 22052151

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing with employee. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22052145

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line cooler Bucket utensils are stored in soiled Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22052152

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with trash can in cook line area. Operator removed trash can. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22052142

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Pouched eggs on menu not identified Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22052148

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

09-24-4

Detail 22052139

Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food missing diagram showing location of handwash sinks in relation to areas where bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food will occur. Operator is using form DBPR Form HR 5022-049 61C-4.010, FAC. Discussed with operator and sent updated AOP written procedure. Warning

24-07-4

Detail 22052147

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Soiled towel hung next to, touching clean dishes Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22052136

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 22052141

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in cook line area. Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22052135

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone, purse and keys on prep table in kitchen Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22052137

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food in kitchen area. Employee placed hair net on. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-09-4

Detail 22052146

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 79 seats Warning

51-15-4

Detail 22052144

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 79 seats Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22052140

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on the floor in hallway with walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22052154

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

25-05-4

Detail 22052143

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups/straws stored in shed that is not smooth and easily cleanable Warning

33-31-5

Detail 22052149

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Smoker Barbecue Grill Repeat Violation Warning

36-30-4

Detail 22052133

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls, floor and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in shed where food is stored Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 21662645

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over hot dogs in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21662638

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting board on make line cooler

14-09-4

Detail 21662644

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at toast station

12B-07-4

Detail 21662640

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Coffee cup on make line cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21662641

Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned gravy in shed Case of oil next to walk in cooler

16-46-4

Detail 21662646

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On dry dish rack

33-31-5

Detail 21662642

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Barbecue grill outside the back door of the establishment

14-17-4

Detail 21662643

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-30-4

Detail 21662639

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floors walls and ceiling constructed of raw wood in outdoor shed storing canned food items and hash brown potatoes

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

08B-38-4

Detail 21205656

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil in kitchen 2 cases of French fries in walk in freezer 1 case of ham in walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 21205658

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Barbecue grill outside the back of the establishment 2 compartment sink outside the back of the establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: 2 compartment sink is still present Time Extended

36-30-4

Detail 21205657

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Exposed wood behind toaster Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Time Extended

May 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 7Basic: 12Total: 24

12A-18-4

Detail 21099759

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Soiled towel hanging next to hand wash sink at cook line Warning

09-01-4

Detail 21099768

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Server buttered bread with bare hands after it had come out of the toaster and cooled for several minutes. Warning

01B-12-4

Detail 21099755

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Server buttered toast with bare hands Warning

50-17-2

Detail 21099773

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2/1/2022 Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 21099763

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (85 - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (76 - Hot Holding) on rack next to stove. Operator prepped potatoes at 10am, operator placed potatoes in reach in cooler to cook. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21099756

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make line cooler Make line cooler at cook line interior and interior of lid soiled Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21099767

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink at cook line. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21099765

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21099771

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator stocked napkins. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21099769

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21099757

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

02C-02-5

Detail 21099764

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items in walk in cooler have date mark Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21099750

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bulk sugar Warning

24-06-4

Detail 21099752

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils in soiled bus tubs on rack across from grill in kitchen Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21099761

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Dead roach on floor next to toaster prep table. Operator swept up roach and discarded Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21099766

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing food. Operator put hair net. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21099770

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil in kitchen 2 cases of French fries in walk in freezer 1 case of ham in walk in freezer Warning

33-19-4

Detail 21099772

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

22-08-4

Detail 21099760

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21099753

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf of prep table under toaster Walk in cooler shelves soiled Gaskets on reach in cooler at cook line Gaskets on keg cooler at front counter Warning

29-20-5

Detail 21099754

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink. Warning

33-31-5

Detail 21099762

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Barbecue grill outside the back of the establishment 2 compartment sink outside the back of the establishment Warning

36-30-4

Detail 21099758

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Exposed wood behind toaster Warning

21-09-4

Detail 21099751

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled cloth on make line cutting board Sanitizer bucket on floor under 3 compartment sink Sanitizer bucket in kitchen 10ppm. Warning

Oct 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08B-27-4

Detail 20598316

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Mold growing in creamy Italian salad dressing

01B-07-4

Detail 20598317

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Creamy Italian salad dressings

22-16-4

Detail 20598315

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.