THE RUM BUCKET BAR AND GRILL

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups stacked wet nesting behind inside bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-30: Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of food debris. Operator placed in dishwasher. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container of fish inside hand washing sink at end of cook's line. Operator removed fish. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed buildup of debris on top of dishwasher.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven handle. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in bar/server area used as dump sink with ice inside sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at end of cook's line. Operator refilled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container no handle used as a scoop in bulk flour in room across from cook's line.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed ahi tuna thawing in commercially reduced oxygen packaging in walk in cooler. Operator cut open bags during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf over make table on cook's line. Operator removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal shakers in bin in prep kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink by inside bar used as a dump sink full of ice. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets to walk in cooler door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed walk in cooler door insulation is exposed as metal is separating from door.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light cover missing to bulb in walk in cooler.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware spoons stored upright in baskets on top of microwave in kitchen across from cook's line.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in bar area being used as a dump sink.

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.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink near cook line not operational.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers in storage area not labeled.

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink at end of cook's line closest to dishwasher. Operator removed from sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on shelf behind cook's line wet nesting.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs hanging on stove handles. Removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs at bar hand washing sinks.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line connected to soda gun holster on inside and outside bar. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed wasp spray on shelf across from ice machine. Operator removed from kitchen. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on door handle of oven on cooks line. Operator removed from door handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed basket of silverware on table across from ice machine with food contact surface up. Operator inverted and rewashed silverware during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line connected to soda gun holster on outside bar.