Square Meal in Salt Springs
Last inspected:
14100 Hwy 19 N, Salt Springs, FL 32134Square Meal in Salt Springs has logged 23 inspections dating back to 2016, accumulating 104 violations and averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting (cited in at least 4 inspections), proper hand and arm washing, food contact surface issues, consumer advisory failures, and chemical storage problems. A fire safety violation was documented on September 13, 2024, for use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 identified 18 violations including high-priority findings related to management awareness, consumer advisory, food contact surfaces, shell stock requirements, and employee health reporting, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Square Meal in Salt Springs: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Square Meal in Salt Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017056097 | $400.00 | Nov 16, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Square Meal in Salt Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Square Meal in Salt Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Square Meal in Salt Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Square Meal in Salt Springs last inspected?
- Square Meal in Salt Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Square Meal in Salt Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Square Meal in Salt Springs are: Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Square Meal in Salt Springs had?
- Square Meal in Salt Springs has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Square Meal in Salt Springs find?
- Square Meal in Salt Springs was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Square Meal in Salt Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Square Meal in Salt Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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.
- Has Square Meal in Salt Springs had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Square Meal in Salt Springs has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Square Meal in Salt Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Square Meal in Salt Springs has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Square Meal in Salt Springs been fined?
- Square Meal in Salt 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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