Eli's River Park Cafe in Silver Springs
Last inspected:
2774 Ne 102 Ave Rd, Silver Springs, FL 34488Eli's River Park Cafe in Silver Springs has accumulated 224 violations across 27 inspections since 2017, averaging 8.3 per visit. The facility has operated under multiple names at this location, with propane tanks stored inside the building cited in 2015 and a fire extinguisher in the red zone noted in 2017. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of administrative complaints and high-priority violations, with the most recent inspection in November 2025 recording 13 violations including 5 high-priority items. Consumer advisory violations (18 citations), food contact surface issues (17 citations), and employee health reporting violations (14 citations) are the top recurring compliance problems.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Eli's River Park Cafe in Silver Springs: Comparison to Marion County Averages
This Facility
8.4
violations / inspection
8.4 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg
5.44
violations / inspection
5.44 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Marion County Avg
0.26
closures / facility
0.26 county average
Eli's River Park Cafe in Silver Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Observed the fire extinguisher by the info board is in the red recharge zone.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. In dry storage room. Employee placed outside. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Eli's River Park Cafe in Silver Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections30 violations · 23 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections41 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Eli's River Park Cafe in Silver Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Eli's River Park Cafe in Silver Springs last inspected?
- Eli's River Park Cafe in Silver Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 24, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Eli's River Park Cafe in Silver Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Eli's River Park Cafe in Silver Springs are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Eli's River Park Cafe in Silver Springs had?
- Eli's River Park Cafe in Silver Springs has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Eli's River Park Cafe in Silver Springs find?
- Eli's River Park Cafe in Silver Springs was most recently inspected on April 24, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Eli's River Park Cafe in Silver Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Eli's River Park Cafe in Silver Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Eli's River Park Cafe in Silver Springs had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Eli's River Park Cafe in Silver Springs has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Eli's River Park Cafe in Silver Springs operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Janice R Dehart (2015), Jan's River Park Cafe (2017).
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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).
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