Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs
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18587 High Springs Main St, High Springs, FL 32643Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs has accumulated 239 violations across 32 inspections dating to 2016, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection—nearly 50% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed on October 16, 2020 for rodent activity. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the record, including management awareness failures, improper chemical storage, food contact surface contamination, and hand-washing violations cited across multiple inspections. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. Fire safety violations were documented on January 16, 2024 (portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone at back door kitchen area) and October 16, 2020 (electrical wiring hanging from ceiling in disrepair). The most recent inspection on February 12, 2026 identified 33 violations including four high-priority findings—management awareness, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory—with the disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Most recent closure: October 16, 2020 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs: Emergency Closure History (1)
Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019039835 | $400.00 | May 21, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Emergency order recommended
Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections42 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs last inspected?
- Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs last shut down?
- Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs was last shut down on October 16, 2020 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs had?
- Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs find?
- Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs ever been shut down?
- Yes, Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V09 (No contamination) mean?
- Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
- Has Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs been fined?
- Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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