Sparkys Place in Astor
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24646 Sr 40, Astor, FL 32102Sparky's Place in Astor has accumulated 185 violations across 23 inspections, averaging 8.0 violations per inspection — more than 50% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations, chemical storage violations, and proper cooking temperature violations have appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections spanning from 2023 to 2025. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Most recent inspections on October 24, 2025 resulted in one "Call Back - Complied" disposition and one "Warning Issued" disposition after violations including employee health policy issues, chemical storage, toxic substance control, and cooking temperature failures were documented.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sparkys Place in Astor: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Sparkys Place in Astor: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sparkys Place in Astor: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sparkys Place in Astor last inspected?
- Sparkys Place in Astor was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sparkys Place in Astor?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sparkys Place in Astor are: Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Sparkys Place in Astor had?
- Sparkys Place in Astor has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sparkys Place in Astor find?
- Sparkys Place in Astor was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sparkys Place in Astor ever been shut down?
- No, Sparkys Place in Astor has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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