SPRING HILL, Hernando County

CRACOVIA POLISH RESTAURANT

3007 COMMERCIAL WAY, SPRING HILL, FL 34606

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 Intermediate
Jun 3, 2026
City
SPRING HILL
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Jun 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24607013

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener soiled with food debris. The operator cleaned the can opener. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24607012

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The handsink by the walk in cooler. The operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24607011

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance/ slime in the interior of the ice bin. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice bin. Corrected On-Site

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 24190231

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

22-02-4

Detail 24190226

Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces: The can opener was soiled with food debris, the fan in the walk-in cooler in the kitchen area was soiled with dust, and the soda gun in the bar area was soiled with slime. The operator cleaned the can opener and the soda gun. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 24190232

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

31A-11-4

Detail 24190230

Intermediate - The handwash sink was being used for purposes other than handwashing. A metal bowl was found in the hand sink near the walk-in cooler. The operator later removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24190225

Basic - Food is being stored on the floor. Several boxes of vegetables are on the ground in the walk-in cooler in the kitchen.

22-08-4

Detail 24190228

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. The microwave on the right side of the kitchen by the prep area. The operator cleaned the microwave. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 24190229

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24190227

Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Jun 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-09-4

Detail 23830884

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked next to ice machine. Operator moved bakers rack. Hand wash sink blocked with strainer in prep sink area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 23436269

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 Cut Lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); Spring Mix (45F - Cold Holding); Duck Breast (45F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in two reach-in coolers in prep area behind cook line. Operator stated items had been in cooler for more than 4 hours. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23436268

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); Spring Mix (45F - Cold Holding); Duck Breast (45F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in two reach-in coolers in prep area behind cook line. Operator stated items had been in cooler for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

08B-02-4

Detail 22704014

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pastries stored in deli section near pastry case not covered or protected with a fly landing on a poppy seed roll. Operator discarded pastry and protected the rest of the pastries. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22704012

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two small flying insects in deli area near pastry case. Observed a small flying insect inside of case not landing on food and another small flying insect outside of the case landing on the top of a poppy seed roll that was not protected on top of the case. Operator discarded loaf that fly landed on. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22704015

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a small flying insect outside of the pastry case landing on the top of a poppy seed roll that was not protected on top of the case. Operator discarded roll that fly landed on. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22704013

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the slicer in the deli and to the right of the dishmachine. Operator and employees placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 22138096

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soap and towel stored in handwash sink in deli area and in warewashing handwashing sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 22138097

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed items made on site and packed in deli without location name and address on containers in grab and go reach-in cooler. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

Apr 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-04-4

Detail 21916498

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwash sink removed in bakery prep area next to the floor mixer and handwash sink on cook line to the right of the ovens/stove top where a storage rack has been placed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-06: I spoke with Michael D. In plan review, he stated that hand wash sink next to mixer is not needed. He approved hand wash sink on cook line to be moved from next to stove to the open space on the other end of the cook line next to the double doors leading to the dining room. Admin Complaint

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

03D-02-5

Detail 21899805

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed French Onion Soup (61F - Cooling at 1:45 PM) and Mushroom Gravy (79F - Cooling at 1:45 PM) in walk-in cooler dated with a date marking of 03/29/2023. The operator stated the items had been in the cooler overnight. The items were removed from the walk-in cooler and from service. Discussed proper cooling parameters and provided handout for guide in cooling process with different methods. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21899804

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed French Onion Soup (61F - Cooling at 1:45 PM) and Mushroom Gravy (79F - Cooling at 1:45 PM) in walk-in cooler dated with a date marking of 03/29/2023. The operator stated the items had been in the cooler overnight. The items were removed from the walk-in cooler and from service. Discussed proper cooling parameters and provided handout for guide in cooling process with different methods. Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 21899808

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwash sink removed in bakery prep area next to the floor mixer and handwash sink on cook line to the right of the ovens/stove top where a storage rack has been placed. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21899806

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the walk-in cooler. Employee placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21899807

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the walk-in cooler. Employee placed soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-02-6

Detail 21552589

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in cooler - raw pork over cilantro. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21552588

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats in stainless pan (53F - Cold Holding), moved to walk in cooler Butter in pan on stove cook line (51 - cold holding) , moved to cooler, removed from refrigeration less than one hour ago. Corrective Action Taken

53A-04-6

Detail 21552590

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Darek Nowakowsk, test will be taken in 2 weeks Repeat Violation

21-05-5

Detail 21552592

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towel on cilantro , celery, order produce, operator replaced with coffee filters Wet towels on counter, operator moved to bucket Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. In bucket on prep table, operator emptied bucket, and made new with only sanitizer, 200 ppm quaternary ammonium On prep table, moved to bottom Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21552593

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow board in deli

12B-07-4

Detail 21552594

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverages on prep table Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21552587

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in bar, operator posted sign Corrected On-Site

08B-04-4

Detail 21552595

Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Sugar cubes on table by bar, operator covered with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 21552591

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spatulas on prep line Corrected On-Site

Apr 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-04-6

Detail 20996118

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Derek Nowakowski, employee for 1 year. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Time Extended

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 20992209

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer jug empty, operator put new jug on. Corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-02-4

Detail 20992202

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bread in deli not covered, operator put bread in bags Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20992200

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. beef tripe (48F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce 53 ( - Cold Holding); mushroom gravy (63F - Cold Holding); goulash soup (60F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (38F - Cold Holding); Fish (38F - Cold Holding); sautéed mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20992207

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In single door cooler on cook line - cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (53F - Cold Holding) In walk in cooler - beef tripe (48F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce 53 ( - Cold Holding); mushroom gravy (63F - Cold Holding); goulash soup (60F - Cold Holding);sautéed mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding) all made yesterday at approximately 4 pm, see stop sale Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 20992205

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Deli person washed hands in prep sink, discussed using hand wash sink only for hand wash. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-04-6

Detail 20992201

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Derek Nowakowski, employee for 1 year. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20992210

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade in kitchen , soda gun nozzles in bar, Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20992208

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 bartender, 1 server 2 deli persons, 3 cooks, 1 dishwasher. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20992204

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones, earbuds on prep table in dish room, moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20992206

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, cases of food Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20992199

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In red refrigerator Warning

21-07-4

Detail 20992203

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm quat. Vegetables in drawer on cook line wrapped in cloth towel. On prep counter on cook line , moved to bottom shelf Corrective Action Taken Warning

Jul 9, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08B-02-4

Detail 20329809

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Potato pancakes, cooked salmon, cooked sausage and onions on top of display case. Brought to refrigerated display case, corrective action taken . Hanging dry sausages near bread slicer, hanging on hooks

02C-03-5

Detail 20329807

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham, pork, turkey

10-18-5

Detail 20329808

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Removed Corrected On-Site