May 22, 2026
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
24-17-4
Basic - utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Discussed with employee and operator the need to let equipment and utensils air dry
122 3 AVE N, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
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Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Discussed with employee and operator the need to let equipment and utensils air dry
Complaint Full
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Addition added to rear of establishment, plans submitted were rejected because changes need to be made. 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/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: I spoke with Carley from plan Review who stated that the operator submitted plans in September but more information was needed so Plan Review sent a letter of deficiency. The operator never responded so a new set of plans needs to be submitted. I spoke with operator who was aware that plans needed to be submitted. Admin Complaint
Complaint Full
Warning Issued
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over coleslaw mix. Discussed the need to store raw meat and eggs below ready to react to eat food. Repeat Violation Warning
Intermediate - Addition added to rear of establishment, plans submitted were rejected because changes need to be made. 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/. Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board near back door. Warning
Routine - Food
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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/. Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: No plan review submitted for room addition Admin Complaint
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above unwashed produce. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Administrative Complaint initiated on previous inspection. Admin Complaint
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/. Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jamie is the only food manager. Her certificate expired on 12/16/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Admin Complaint
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/. Spoke with Cindy in plan review who confirmed that plans have not been submitted. From last routine inspection: Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans. Only plans inspector is able to view are from 2011 when establishment was "Lulu's" under different ownership. Plans on file do not reflect establishement. There are significant changes from these plans. Operator states they have not submitted plans after their last routine inspection done on 4/16/24 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: No plan review found for renovation. Operator stated a plan was submitted in 2015 and it was at that time that they were told they had to add a sink and was then approved. I called plan review who was unable to locate plans. Operator will submit new plans. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Admin Complaint
Routine - Food
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jamie is the only food manager. Her certificate expired on 12/16/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Admin Complaint
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine chemical test strips. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Time Extended
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/. Spoke with Cindy in plan review who confirmed that plans have not been submitted. From last routine inspection: Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans. Only plans inspector is able to view are from 2011 when establishment was "Lulu's" under different ownership. Plans on file do not reflect establishement. There are significant changes from these plans. Operator states they have not submitted plans after their last routine inspection done on 4/16/24 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: No plan review found for renovation. Operator stated a plan was submitted in 2015 and it was at that time that they were told they had to add a sink and was then approved. I called plan review who was unable to locate plans. Operator will submit new plans. Admin Complaint
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
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. There was no reading for quaternary or chlorine for the dishmachine. Operator states the chlorine is for the dishmachine and had quaternary sanitizer hooked up to the dishmachine. Operator hooked up the chlorine, emptied the dishmachine, and re ran. Test was 50ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm quaternary at three compartment sink. Operator refilled second test was 200ppm Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Commercially packaged salmon above onions and uncovered potatoes in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Seasoning at the bottom of the handwash sink next to the reach in freezer. Discussed with manager.
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jamie is the only food manager. Her certificate expired on 12/16/2024.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine chemical test strips.
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/. Spoke with Cindy in plan review who confirmed that plans have not been submitted. From last routine inspection: Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans. Only plans inspector is able to view are from 2011 when establishment was "Lulu's" under different ownership. Plans on file do not reflect establishement. There are significant changes from these plans. Operator states they have not submitted plans after their last routine inspection done on 4/16/24 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm quaternary. Operator refilled from triple sink, second test 200ppm Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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/. Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Spoke with Cindy in plan review who confirmed new plans have not been submitted Admin Complaint
Routine - Food
Call Back - Extension given, pending
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/. Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. 1 employees safe staff training has no date of training and expiration date. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in storage room with freezer and cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Dry storage ceiling rafters exposed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Concreate floor in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Reach in cooler in dry storage draining on to the floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
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. 0 ppm. Employee set up 3 compartment sink Warning
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken 49F, raw beef 51F Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 49F, raw beef 51, see stop sale. Butter 81F sitting on counter for an hour . Operator placed on stove top to reheat to 165 Warning
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored next to clean pots. Operator moved pots Corrected On-Site Warning
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 a hard copy of clean up plan Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained from ice tea. Warning
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/. Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans. Warning
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. 1 employees safe staff training has no date of training and expiration date. Warning
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in storage room with freezer and cooler. Warning
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage above prep area next to hamburger buns. Employee moved beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Dry storage ceiling rafters exposed. Warning
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided hard copy of choking poster. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Concreate floor in dry storage Warning
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Dry storage Warning
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Reach in cooler in dry storage draining on to the floor Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over peeled potatoes in three door cooler.
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked carrots 74f, sitting at room temperature for 1 hour.Item put in reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back prep area.
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Item removed. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Room holding stand up cooler and freezer not fully enclosed. Glass panel missing from one door and screen torn on another door. Repeat Violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Unable to read hand wash sign in dish area.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - box and packages of pork inside back food prep area - employee relocated items - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times Corrective Action Taken
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back food prep area - operator put soap at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site
Basic - Food ( ground beef and raw pork in reach in cooler ,seafood in reach in freezer ) stored in a room that is not fully enclosed. -glass missing from door and screen door - food not stored protected
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Packages of pork in hand wash sink thawing at room temperature- reviewed proper thawing with manager - pork chops moved for immediate food prep Corrective Action Taken
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over peeled potatoes. Item moved. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings under dish machine. Operator has swept up and sanitized area. Operator fixed hole in wood floor three weeks ago with help from swat pest control. Dropping were never cleaned up at the time. No new holes or rub marks observed. Swat extermination also states no new activity. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line.
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of food debris.
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food ( boxes of oil and container of potatoes on floor in storage area - employee properly stored food Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
Intermediate - No chemical test kit ( chlorine )provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine
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.
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic - Food ( boxes of oil and container of potatoes on floor in storage area - employee properly stored food Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in food prep table
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting carrots without washing first - reviewed with employee - carrots then washed prior to washing Corrected On-Site
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Unlocked ice machine in enclosed room in the back area - operator to get a lock this day
Complaint Full
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0ppm. Sanitizer in bucket appeared light. Operator attempted a second bucket with no success. Operator will utilize 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes and utensils until dish machine can be repaired. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-12: Using 3 compartment sink. Repairman scheduled to come service the machine Time Extended
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies, 1 fly in prep area and 2 flies near dish area. No contamination observed. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-12: 2 live flies observed by the back exterior door. No contamination observed. Admin Complaint
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. Operator is presently on a warning for employee training due on 5-16-22. Not presently completed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-12: Call back scheduled for employee trading for May 16,22 Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in back room near reach in freezer. Discussed the need to store food a minimum of 6" from the floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-12: Time Extended
Complaint Full
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0ppm. Sanitizer in bucket appeared light. Operator attempted a second bucket with no success. Operator will utilize 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes and utensils until dish machine can be repaired. Corrective Action Taken Warning
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies, 1 fly in prep area and 2 flies near dish area. No contamination observed. Admin Complaint
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato peeler stored soiled. Warning
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 is presently on a warning for employee training due on 5-16-22. Not presently completed. Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in back room near reach in freezer. Discussed the need to store food a minimum of 6" from the floor. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler situated between front and back of kitchen soiled at interior bottom. Warning
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in shed not locked. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Damp wiping cloth stored on prep table in rear kitchen. Operator produced Santiago buckets to store cloths in. Corrected On-Site Warning