Acai Republic Winter Springs
160 Tuskawilla Rd Ste 1207, Winter Springs, FL 32708 · Permanent Food Service · License 6905700
What drove the grade
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 27 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed by the Nov 2 follow-up), 8 intermediate, 7 basic; intermediate violations cost 18 at most-31
- Extension granted on Sep 29, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score67
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitNov 2, 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
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitSep 29, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
5 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate4
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.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
More time given
Basic1
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
More time given
- First visitJul 27, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
17 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
-cleaning wipes stored above food in glass door freezer next to dry stock food items.
Intermediate8
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.
- All employees
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- no quat test strips
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
- green cutting board
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- smal ice machine installed in front of Hand sink next to mop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- hand sink next to mop sink
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: 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/. - Small ice machine installed in front of hand sink next to mop sink
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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. - no training available at the time of inspection.
Basic7
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
- thawing frozen product in bucket in front of reach in cooler.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
- unwashed strawberries and blueberries stored over ready to eat spinach and kale in main street cooler in back area.
Food stored on floor.
- food products stored on floor thawing
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
-tongs hanging on vantco oven.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
-Unsex restroom
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- mop stored in mop sink
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.