Wiscon, Hernando County

BTS PUB AND LIQUOR LOUNGE

15440 CORTEZ BLVD, Wiscon, FL 34613

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 Intermediate
May 22, 2024
City
Wiscon
County
Hernando
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

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.

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

51-16-7

Detail 22888975

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor bar and patio area with two refrigerators, hand wash sink added behind establishment, outdoor cooking area added with gas grill, flat grill and overhead coverage. Operator is completing application to submit to plan review. Discussed in depth with operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Plans were submitted with plan review on 05/07/2024 per Cindy in the plan review office but have not yet been reviewed. Inspector will review at next routine inspection. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Plans were submitted with plan review on 05/07/2024 per Cindy in the plan review office but have not yet been reviewed. Inspector will review at next routine inspection. Time Extended

27-02-4

Detail 22888977

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator is working on a solution in getting the annual well water testing report and is working with the landlord's property management. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Observed compliance on well water testing report via the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on 03/06/2023, discussed requirement for annual well water testing with the operator. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 22888976

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed same style ceiling (corrugated metal) in outdoor bar area. Discussed in depth with operator in requirement for being smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22888978

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar underneath equipment and at entrance to bar near rear exit door. Operator is working on finding tiles to repair in bar area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Time Extended

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 22875313

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawl underneath reach-in cooler in bar area to the left of the handwash sink. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed 1 live roach upside down still moving underneath handwash sink behind bar. Inspector advised employee to clean and sanitize area. Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 22875311

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor bar and patio area with two refrigerators, hand wash sink added behind establishment, outdoor cooking area added with gas grill, flat grill and overhead coverage. Operator is completing application to submit to plan review. Discussed in depth with operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Plans were submitted with plan review on 05/07/2024 per Cindy in the plan review office but have not yet been reviewed. Inspector will review at next routine inspection. Time Extended

27-02-4

Detail 22875315

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator is working on a solution in getting the annual well water testing report and is working with the landlord's property management. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 22875312

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed same style ceiling (corrugated metal) in outdoor bar area. Discussed in depth with operator in requirement for being smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22875314

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar underneath equipment and at entrance to bar near rear exit door. Operator is working on finding tiles to repair in bar area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended

May 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

35A-05-4

Detail 22854369

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawl underneath reach-in cooler in bar area to the left of the handwash sink. Admin Complaint

35A-04-4

Detail 22854372

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping in liquor cabinet behind main bar area. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22854373

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor bar and patio area with two refrigerators, hand wash sink added behind establishment, outdoor cooking area added with gas grill, flat grill and overhead coverage. Operator is completing application to submit to plan review. Discussed in depth with operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 22854374

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. Operator does not have food handler certificates for employees. Only one employee, Dawn N., has been with establishment for more than 60 days. Bri, Tara, and Kelsey have been at the establishment for less than 2 months. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

27-02-4

Detail 22854370

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator is working on a solution in getting the annual well water testing report and is working with the landlord's property management. Repeat Violation Warning

36-37-5

Detail 22854368

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed same style ceiling (corrugated metal) in outdoor bar area. Discussed in depth with operator in requirement for being smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22854371

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in kitchen near water heater and 1 dead roach in bar area near liquor cabinet in bar area. Admin Complaint

36-17-5

Detail 22854367

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar underneath equipment and at entrance to bar near rear exit door. Operator is working on finding tiles to repair in bar area. Repeat Violation Warning

May 6, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

51-16-7

Detail 22854376

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor bar and patio area with two refrigerators, hand wash sink added behind establishment, outdoor cooking area added with gas grill, flat grill and overhead coverage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Operator is completing application to submit to plan review, but did not submit by time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 22854377

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Operator does not have certificates for employees. Only one employee, Dawn, has been with establishment for more than 60 days. Admin Complaint

27-02-4

Detail 22854375

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Operator is working on a solution in getting the annual well water testing report and is working with the landlord's property management. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 22854378

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling above trot door bar area is corrugated metal, not smooth and easily cleanable Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed same style ceiling (corrugated metal) in outdoor bar area. Discussed in depth with operator. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22854379

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar area under equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Time Extended

Mar 14, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

28-12-4

Detail 22719214

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment licensed for 45 seats, currently operating with 65 seats Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22719220

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor bar and patio area with two refrigerators, hand wash sink added behind establishment, outdoor cooking area added with gas grill, flat grill and overhead coverage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22719216

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended

27-02-4

Detail 22719218

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 22719219

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling above trot door bar area is corrugated metal, not smooth and easily cleanable Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 22719215

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed for 45 seats, currently operating with 65 seats. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended

51-15-4

Detail 22719222

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment licensed for 45 seats currently operating with 65 seats Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22719221

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar area under equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 22719217

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes under three compartment sink leaking Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended

Mar 6, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

28-12-4

Detail 22697578

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment licensed for 45 seats, currently operating with 65 seats Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 22697577

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hand sink in outdoor bar area inoperable Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22697584

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor bar and patio area with two refrigerators, hand wash sink added behind establishment, outdoor cooking area added with gas grill, flat grill and overhead coverage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22697582

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended

27-02-4

Detail 22697581

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 22697576

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling above trot door bar area is corrugated metal, not smooth and easily cleanable Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 22697585

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed for 45 seats, currently operating with 65 seats. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended

51-15-4

Detail 22697583

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment licensed for 45 seats currently operating with 65 seats Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22697586

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar area under equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 22697580

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 22697579

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes under three compartment sink leaking Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time Extended

Mar 5, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 7Basic: 12Total: 23

28-12-4

Detail 22694346

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment licensed for 45 seats, currently operating with 65 seats Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22694348

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22694357

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored over cans of soda in Walk-in-Cooler. operator moved Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22694352

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 behind three compartment sink 6 under counter near small black oven Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22694342

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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104 Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22694362

Intermediate - Hand sink in outdoor bar area inoperable Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22694350

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor bar and patio area with two refrigerators, hand wash sink added behind establishment, outdoor cooking area added with gas grill, flat grill and overhead coverage. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22694344

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22694358

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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-103 Warning

35A-01-4

Detail 22694347

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Multiple cats observed in rear of establishment, multiple food and water dishes observed Warning

27-02-4

Detail 22694345

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Repeat Violation Warning

32-07-4

Detail 22694364

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 22694354

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling above trot door bar area is corrugated metal, not smooth and easily cleanable Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22694351

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 behind three compartment sink Warning

51-09-4

Detail 22694343

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed for 45 seats, currently operating with 65 seats. Warning

51-15-4

Detail 22694349

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment licensed for 45 seats currently operating with 65 seats Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22694355

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar area under equipment Warning

33-09-4

Detail 22694359

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Warning

33-19-4

Detail 22694361

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22694353

Basic - Interior of microwave in kitchen area has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22694360

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22694356

Basic - Slide top Reach-in cooler in bar interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 22694363

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes under three compartment sink leaking Warning

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

27-02-4

Detail 22062079

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Operator thought well water report was in packet. Will reach out for well water report for next routine inspection. Time Extended

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 21910591

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink in bar with a strainer in the sink. Employee removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21910590

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed fryer in kitchen/prep area and three compartment middle section of the sink being used as a handwash sink. The sink is currently undergoing repairs. The operator plans to have an air fryer and remove the fryers from the establishment. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21910594

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in bar area. Warning

27-02-4

Detail 21910592

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21910593

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-11-4

Detail 21091548

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink for bar. Operator cleared out dump sink Corrected On-Site