Sebastian, Indian River County

EARL'S HIDEAWAY LOUNGE INC

1405 INDIAN RIVER DR, Sebastian, FL 32958

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Apr 6, 2026
City
Sebastian
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24491921

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 24491920

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. Nina Repeat Violation

10-14-5

Detail 24491923

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24491919

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets pizza make table Food debris bottom reach in freezer tiki hut

16-46-4

Detail 24491922

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 24171678

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat sliced deli meats and cheese. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 24171671

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. Milk opened yesterday Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24171679

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24171677

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

53B-14-5

Detail 24171676

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. Nina

22-20-5

Detail 24171673

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

10-14-5

Detail 24171674

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24171672

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24171670

Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen Philly steaks reach in freezer hut Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24171675

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-01-5

Detail 23567226

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop bread crumbs. Pizza make table Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23567224

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil. In hut Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 23567227

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted at bar Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23567223

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 23567228

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table. Hut Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23567225

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23094054

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food Raw burger over hot dogs and sauces Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23094056

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board grill hut Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23094057

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer door and gasket grill hut

10-08-5

Detail 23094053

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23094052

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler. Gatorade Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23094055

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt or sugar

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 22674665

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 Sent operator copy Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22674664

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at outside hut Can opener blade Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22674668

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

36-32-5

Detail 22674669

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By pizza oven

12B-07-4

Detail 22674670

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22674662

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22674667

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in chest freezer Fan walk in cooler

08B-12-5

Detail 22674666

Basic - Stored food not covered. Meatballs walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 22674663

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22334220

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Can opener blade needs cleaned 2. Wire shelf next to ice bin 3. Soda guns in bar near stage - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 22334218

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped coffee in hand wash sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 22334221

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Erica,Alison,Patricia,Chris - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22334222

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 22334219

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in Parmesan cheese bin in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

09-01-4

Detail 22327797

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touching bread for immediate service, advised to wash hands and put on gloves. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 22327794

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flip top cooler next to griddles: ham (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); pork roll (51F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (54F - Cold Holding); shelled raw eggs (52F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22327791

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler next to griddles: ham (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); pork roll (51F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (54F - Cold Holding); shelled raw eggs (52F - Cold Holding) Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22327796

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Can opener blade needs cleaned 2. Wire shelf next to ice bin 3. Soda guns in bar near stage

31A-11-4

Detail 22327795

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped coffee in hand wash sink

53B-14-5

Detail 22327790

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. Erica,Alison,Patricia,Chris

22-20-5

Detail 22327788

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to kitchen

14-01-5

Detail 22327793

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in Parmesan cheese bin in walk in cooler.

31B-04-4

Detail 22327792

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in kitchen

25-06-4

Detail 22327789

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In kitchen on wire rack Corrected On-Site

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

09-01-4

Detail 21728788

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching bread for immediate service without cooking to 145f. Employee put on gloves. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21728786

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 and printed. Corrected On-Site

14-16-4

Detail 21728784

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Cracked food containers.

11-26-1

Detail 21728783

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 form to manager.

23-24-4

Detail 21728785

Basic - Buildup of soiled residue on pipes under bar at soda lines.

36-32-5

Detail 21728787

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows gaps above pizza oven.

36-34-5

Detail 21728779

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

14-69-4

Detail 21728781

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. 2 door IKON freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 21728782

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hoods at grill/bar kitchen.

21-12-4

Detail 21728780

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

31A-11-4

Detail 21300132

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in hand wash sink. Removed and cleaned. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21300135

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

24-06-4

Detail 21300139

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in soiled container. Cleaned. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21300140

Basic - Gaskets on pizza cooler are in disrepair. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 21300141

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. To scoops with handles in ice. Both removed. Corrected On-Site

10-02-4

Detail 21300137

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peel on oven. Removed and cleaned. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21300134

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At center tiki bar. Sign posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21300136

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

22-16-4

Detail 21300138

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler at bar.

36-27-5

Detail 21300133

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to mixer. Repeat Violation

Dec 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 15

29-34-4

Detail 20719418

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

02C-03-5

Detail 20719413

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. Milk not date marked and open can of sardines not date marked. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20719422

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer dirty 2. Interior of ice machine dirty Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20719414

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Take out container in hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 20719421

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20719423

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on pizza make cooler.

36-01-4

Detail 20719420

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. 2. Floor tiles in disrepair Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20719415

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in walk in cooler stored on floor

14-36-5

Detail 20719425

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Outside freezer

31B-04-4

Detail 20719417

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside tiki bar

23-03-4

Detail 20719424

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty, outside grill. 2. Back wall dirty outside grill Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 20719411

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 20719412

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out paper boats Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20719416

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to pizza make cooler, wall has food particles on it.

02D-01-5

Detail 20719419

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on counter

Jul 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 20388509

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly observed in kitchen

02C-03-5

Detail 20388511

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. Ricotta cheese, milk.

22-02-4

Detail 20388517

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer dirty Can opener dirty

22-20-5

Detail 20388510

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

24-05-4

Detail 20388506

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted

32-12-5

Detail 20388515

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

36-17-5

Detail 20388513

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair.tiles worn down to concrete

10-06-5

Detail 20388507

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in flour

05-09-4

Detail 20388514

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front make cooler

23-03-4

Detail 20388512

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods dirty. Gaskets slimy, all coolers Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 20388516

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

25-06-4

Detail 20388508

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Boats in snack shack