Lake Placid, Highlands County

TABBY'S BAR AND GRILL

800 US 27 S, Lake Placid, FL 33852

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Apr 1, 2026
City
Lake Placid
County
Highlands
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 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-32-5

Detail 24486152

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in women's bathroom.

36-34-5

Detail 24486154

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in n men's bathroom. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24486153

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at dishwasher.

36-50-4

Detail 24486155

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Light covers soiled in kitchen.

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 24241354

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in men's bathroom and at bar walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 24241355

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at pizza oven, behind coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 24241356

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at triple sink and dishwasher. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 24227181

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw hamburger (60F - Cold Holding); Beef tips (63F - Cold Holding); NY strip (63F - Cold Holding), operator removed from service voluntarily discarding. Operator unplugged and defrosted. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24227180

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw hamburger (60F - Cold Holding); Beef tips (63F - Cold Holding); NY strip (63F - Cold Holding), operator removed from service voluntarily discarding. Operator unplugged and defrosted. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24227183

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24227185

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in men's bathroom and at bar walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

36-01-4

Detail 24227184

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at pizza oven, behind coolers. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 24227182

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at triple sink and dishwasher. Repeat Violation Warning

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53B-14-5

Detail 23768419

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. C. Kirk 5/1/22

22-20-5

Detail 23768416

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized bar ice machine. Operator will replace plastic lip.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23768417

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in men's bathroom and at bar walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Detail 23768420

Basic - Floor area(s) with water at ice machine in bar.

08B-38-4

Detail 23768415

Basic - Food stored on floor: ice on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed ice and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 23768418

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at mop sink.

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-32-5

Detail 23226152

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in both restrooms. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 23226151

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind equipment, under dishwasher at pizza oven. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Some progress noted. Time Extended

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 23215054

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: in pizza cooler: raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (56F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from service. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23215050

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: in pizza cooler: raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (56F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23215051

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice bucket hanging on sink in wait station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23215053

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23215047

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in both restrooms. Repeat Violation Warning

36-01-4

Detail 23215052

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind equipment, under dishwasher at pizza oven. Repeat Violation Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23215049

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit that was out of temperature. Operator placed at location. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23215048

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp , ham and rice left out to thaw. Operator removed and placed under running water Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22569448

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad (53F - Cold Holding) out since 11:30 . Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 22569449

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

36-32-5

Detail 22569446

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair: bathrooms.

36-34-5

Detail 22569447

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage and kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 22569445

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind equipment. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 22569450

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line. Operator placed at location. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22569451

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: fan in walk in cooler.

16-46-4

Detail 22569453

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at dry rack. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22569452

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at fry station.

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

14-86-1

Detail 22344428

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for utensils, and is soiled.

01B-02-5

Detail 22344429

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: meatloaf (68F - Cold Holding) left out to thaw, and placed in reach in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 22344436

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. French fries individually packaged not date marked.

02A-01-4

Detail 22344434

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator obtained sign and posted. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22344437

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: male restroom, storage area and waiting station. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22344431

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

24-08-4

Detail 22344433

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at dishwasher area.

36-01-4

Detail 22344430

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: in storage area and main kitchen. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22344435

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at drying rack.

36-27-5

Detail 22344432

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at mop sink and dishwasher. Repeat Violation

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 21669978

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four small flying insects at hand washing sink. Operator whisked out. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21669982

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. Operator obtained poster. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 21669976

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. Only one employee more than 69 days .

11-26-1

Detail 21669975

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.

22-31-4

Detail 21669969

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment on pani grill. Operator removed from service. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21669977

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp packaged and frozen for portion servings not date marked.

51-11-4

Detail 21669971

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.

36-32-5

Detail 21669981

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in women bathroom.

36-34-5

Detail 21669972

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in male bathroom. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21669983

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 21669980

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, behind equipment.

14-20-4

Detail 21669970

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover, at line.

06-01-5

Detail 21669973

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner, in non running water.

36-50-4

Detail 21669979

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: attached shelves in dry storage soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 21669974

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at steam table.

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 21335867

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator educated employee on proper technique. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 21335866

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment on equipment doors.

22-20-5

Detail 21335864

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin,at bar.

36-34-5

Detail 21335868

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-03-4

Detail 21335865

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at back dry storage.

50-09-4

Detail 21335861

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

16-55-4

Detail 21335862

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly, not dispensing chlorine at 0 ppm. Operator set up triple sink . Operator will call for service. Corrective Action Taken

36-17-5

Detail 21335863

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair dry storage. Repeat Violation

Jun 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 21140327

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

16-36-4

Detail 21140329

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer for chlorine.

36-32-5

Detail 21140328

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dry storage. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 21140324

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 21140325

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at dry storage.

36-27-5

Detail 21140326

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at sink, and line. Repeat Violation

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 14

03D-02-5

Detail 20813525

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Wings prepared on 1/25 at 48°F. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 20813517

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Wings prepared on 1/25 at 48°F. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 20813528

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half opened past 24 hours. Operator placed date mark on item. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20813519

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded pork not date marked. Operator placed date mark on item. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20813522

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-32-5

Detail 20813520

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at dishwasher.

36-34-5

Detail 20813527

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in men's bathroom, dry storage and in kitchen.

32-12-5

Detail 20813518

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

50-09-4

Detail 20813521

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-24-5

Detail 20813524

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at soda machine at waiting station.

05-09-4

Detail 20813515

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line. Operator placed ambient thermometer in unit. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20813523

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust top of Reach in Freezer soiled.

16-48-4

Detail 20813526

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils at the three compartment sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20813516

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher.