Grove City, Charlotte County

KEN AND BARB'S

2000 OYSTER CREEK DRIVE, Grove City, FL 34224

FoodSeating
Latest violations
16
6 High Priority
Apr 27, 2026
City
Grove City
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 16

22-45-4

Detail 24540502

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee wash, rinse, then put away a metal sheet tray without sanitizing. The operator returned the tray to the dish area. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-7

Detail 24540494

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 fly landing on an open container of panko breading in the kitchen. The operator discarded the panko breading. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24540500

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a tray of raw stuffed sole stored over a tray of cooked onions in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw fish. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24540499

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 fly landing on an open container of panko breading in the kitchen. The operator discarded the panko breading. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24540504

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed deli turkey (52F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the salad station. The operator stated the cooked turkey has been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. Observed liquid pasteurized egg (70F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen at the breading station. The operator stated the egg wash had been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator voluntarily discarded the pasteurized egg. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 24540503

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at the splitter added to the hose bibb outside across from the walk in freezer.

31A-11-4

Detail 24540497

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded ice inside of the handwashing sink in the server alley behind the bar.

16-21-4

Detail 24540491

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top exterior of the dishmachine soiled with an accumulation of debris.

24-28-4

Detail 24540506

Basic - Clean equipment stored underneath dripping air duct lines in the kitchen

32-12-6

Detail 24540495

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom accessible stall.

50-09-4

Detail 24540501

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on display expired 12/1/2024.

08B-38-4

Detail 24540492

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of bread and a box of frozen vegetables on the floor in the walk in freezer.

10-01-5

Detail 24540498

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for onion ring seasoning not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24540505

Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the men's and women's restrooms.

25-05-4

Detail 24540496

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of plastic to go containers, plastic portion cups,and deli paper stored on the floor in the outside storage shed.

08B-54-4

Detail 24540493

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed a metal pan of panko breading crumbs stored underneath a soap dispenser exposed to drips and splash at the hand sink near the expo line. The panko crumbs were discarded by the operator. Corrected On-Site

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

23-24-4

Detail 24257210

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on prep, expo, and cook line, reach in handles soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 24257216

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink on shelf in dish area without a lid. Observed employee putting on lid on drink. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24257211

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed secondary microwaves solid with food splatter inside. Observed employee cleaning microwaves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24257215

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in coolers, gaskets soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

16-48-4

Detail 24257214

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed on 5 gallon containers 2 with food debris still on handles of containers, put away clean. Observed operator remove containers and putting into dish in dish to re wash. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 24257212

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers put away clean. Observed operator removing labels and putting into dish to re wash. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24257213

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in drawer at expo station and on line with food spillage.

May 29, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

12A-28-4

Detail 23766977

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching hat and clothing. Had to be told to wash hands and change gloves. Observed cook washing hands after given direction. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23766980

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards in kitchen with food stains on them.

23-24-4

Detail 23766975

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in coolers in kitchen, food build up on back side of handles. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23766978

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23766973

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle stored on storage shelf, above prep table. Observed operator move drink to proper place. Corrective Action Taken

13-04-4

Detail 23766976

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without a beard guard. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23766974

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in prep room with dried on food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 23766972

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen, soiled gaskets in reach in coolers.

02D-01-5

Detail 23766979

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice incintainer with out label. Observed cook putting on label Corrected On-Site

Sep 28, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

23-24-4

Detail 22768655

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on line behind reach in cooler handles with food debris build up

14-09-4

Detail 22768651

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen, cutting boards with grooves on them Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22768653

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of containers on drying rack in dish Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 22768652

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth stored under cutting board on top of dish machine in bar

33-16-4

Detail 22768654

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Repeat Violation

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

12A-18-4

Detail 22475829

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed cook wiping hands on a wiping cloth Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 22475830

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at back entrance mop area Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 22475836

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22475835

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put in holder for clean, it was soiled on blade. Observed Chef removing , cleaning,and putting through dish Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22475832

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand towels at hand washing sink in dish washer area.

24-05-4

Detail 22475834

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple service ware items not stored with handles up in dishwasher area put away clean

14-09-4

Detail 22475828

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooves in cutting boards in kitchen

40-06-5

Detail 22475823

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone, speaker, chargers, BB gun stored on shelf above prepping station in prep room. Observed Chef removing said items and storing in proper location Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22475825

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard restraints in place Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22475831

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple bus pans stacked on drying rack wet nesting

23-03-4

Detail 22475824

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust on dry storage racks above cook line

33-16-4

Detail 22475826

Basic - Open dumpster lid.observed dumpster lids open. Repeat Violation

24-18-4

Detail 22475827

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in bar area some utensils stored handles down. Observed bartender correcting and storing handles up Corrected On-Site

47-03-4

Detail 22475833

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed cut, exposed wiring on ceiling in prep room.

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 9Basic: 6Total: 19

22-41-4

Detail 21976251

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm on test strip. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with quaternary sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21976246

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish behind cooked chicken at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21976242

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at exterior hose Bibb at the back entrance.

29-42-4

Detail 21976250

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

01C-05-4

Detail 21976254

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 21976245

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21976248

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

53A-03-7

Detail 21976244

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ GM: Barbara Cyr, 05/23/2017

53A-05-6

Detail 21976247

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alexander King, 08/15/2022.

53B-02-5

Detail 21976252

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

11-26-1

Detail 21976253

Intermediate - 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.

16-37-1

Detail 21976237

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

02C-02-5

Detail 21976249

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked onions at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21976238

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at cookline.

22-08-4

Detail 21976255

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed top oven at cookline.

33-16-4

Detail 21976240

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-31-5

Detail 21976241

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed ovens at back exterior of the establishment.

21-38-4

Detail 21976243

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at cookline next to oven.

02D-01-5

Detail 21976239

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers of flour and breading by cookline.

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

01C-03-4

Detail 21208484

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with date last served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: The tags still need date mark. Time Extended

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

35A-04-4

Detail 21208396

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings in dish area on the floor and in case of trash bags on shelves under dish machine and observed at least 5 in back prep room on floor. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 21208402

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with date last served. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21208393

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade as soiled. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21208394

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle above slicer in kitchen. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21208401

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys and water bottle on prep table next to slicer. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21208399

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21208403

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers in dish washing area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21208397

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of shrimp stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Warning

36-68-5

Detail 21208398

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease on hood vents. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21208395

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored in handle of flat top grill. Warning

24-17-4

Detail 21208400

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee dry food scale on shirt before it was returned to food preparation. Warning

Feb 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

53B-01-5

Detail 20831942

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 20831943

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical bottle at wait station hand sink, bottom of front line.

50-09-4

Detail 20831941

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 20831939

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks and bottles on shelves and prep tables throughout kitchen, bar and dishwasher areas. Observed operator have staff remove all beverage items to areas away from food and equipment. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20831937

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and radio on prep areas by cooks line, waitress station, and prep room. Observed employees remove items from areas. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20831938

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting nat shelf next to dishwasher area.

14-11-4

Detail 20831940

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on on reach-in cooler at salad prep station.

Aug 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

41-07-4

Detail 20434752

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine on prep line. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20434754

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at bus cart on patio. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20434753

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour in kitchen not labeled. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site