The Trough
3460 Starkey Blvd, Trinity, FL 34655 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 6150887
What drove the grade
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 17 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed by the Sep 23 follow-up, 2 repeats), 3 intermediate, 2 basic-24
- Administrative complaint on Sep 17, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score64
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 23, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitSep 18, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
4 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
In vertical cooler by back door- Cheese sauce 45°F, raw hamburger 49°F, raw chicken 50°F, hot dogs 47°F, moved from walk in cooler to MFDV 30 minutes ago, moved to freezer In glass door cooler - sliced tomatoes 41°F, bbq chicken 43°F, chili 40°F
Administrative complaintFixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
Approximately 15 ants on wall by 3 compartment sink, operator eradicated ants and sanitized area.
Administrative complaintFixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
More time given
- First visitSep 17, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
In vertical cooler by back door - Cooked eggs (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage patties (47°F - Cold Holding); chili (45°F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); cream cheese stuffed jalapeños (48°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50°F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef patties (53°F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (49°F - Cold Holding) ; cheese sauce (50°F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (57°F - Cold Holding) portioned pasta (47°F - Cold Holding)
Repeat violation
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
In vertical cooler by back door - Cooked eggs (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage patties (47°F - Cold Holding); chili (45°F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); cream cheese stuffed jalapeños (48°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken( 50°F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef patties (53°F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (49°F - Cold Holding) ; cheese sauce (50°F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (57°F - Cold Holding) portioned pasta (47°F - Cold Holding) see stop sale Temperatures not taken today. In reach in cooler on cook line- feta (45°F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (44°F - Cold Holding); mixed shredded cheese (45°F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles moved to walk in cooler
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
Approximately 50 ants on wall by 3 compartment sink
Intermediate3
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener blade
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
In glass door cooler - Carton of unwashed strawberries above pico, sauces, operator moved to bottom
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.