HIDDEN TREASURE RUM BAR & GRILL
4940 S PENINSULA DR · PONCE INLET · Volusia County · FL 32127
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found -2 small flies around cookline **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef above cooked crab legs on speed rack inside walk in cooler. -raw shell eggs stored above condiments/sauces on rack inside walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw comminuted beef stored above pork roast inside walk in cooler
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -diced tomatoes, crema, sliced cheese, cut lettuce, shredded cheese 53-57F inside cooler across from flat top grill. Employee stated unit was emptied after equipment failed overnight, placed inside cooler less than 1 hour prior. Product moved to other cooler to safely cool down. -manager placed top side of cooler onto time as public health control for 4 hours **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chili 123-129F, inside double pan at steam table with apparent inadequate water level to maintain steam for temperature control. Employee stated placed on line 30 minutes prior, reheated to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -substance stuck to interior of soda guns behind cone -portions of interior of small ice machine at bar
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -designated hand wash sink in server area at end of cookline with food debris inside of strainer/sink stopper.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -soap dispenser not conveniently located in area around designated hand wash sink in server area
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -pico de gallo
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. -amber, larry
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to dispense paprika from bulk container
24-05-4Basic – Clean bowls, plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -above steam table in back, debris on top plates
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -employee stacking wet dishes on storage rack
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -server station at end of cookline, near floor drain and beverage station -pooled in front of walk in coolers
36-17-5Basic – Flooring in disrepair. -interior dining area, flooring in some areas with apparent water damage
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of soda bibs stored on floor next to storage rack **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -designated handwash sink in server station, sign is not at sink -sink in side prep room next to mechanical slicer
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -debris on shelving, side storage room -interior/bottom surface of reach in cooler inside bar
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -numerous
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -door propped open near cookline, flies present -gap beneath double wooden doors connecting to prep area **Warning**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. -drain from dish machine.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -leak under pipe below hand sink at entrance to cookline near back door
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:38 AM.
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.