Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE CITY BAR AND LOUNGE

115 NW 2 AVE · TRENTON · Gilchrist County · FL 32693

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 29, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3585143
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10815695
DBPR license3100131

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#8High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found One fly flying in center of kitchen.

#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on stovetop: ground beef (71F – Cold Holding). Employee stated it has been stored at room temperature since 12pm. Employee voluntarily discarded the ground beef during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on back corner of building, near AC units. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate53B-01-5

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. No food handler training certificates available for any employees. Manager stated one employee who serves drinks has been employed more than 60 days. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate11-26-1

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. One new employe serving drinks in bar and handling food in kitchen without proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Employee stated she was hired approximately three weeks prior.

#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ziplock bag containing chicken wings without date on shelf inside wall-in cooler. Employee stated the chicken wings were cooked on 04/27 and added proper date mark during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of frying oil stored directly on floor in kitchen near wall-in cooler. Employee placed the oil on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster sitting directly on grass and/or soil behind building.

#3Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster behind building.

#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink beside ice machine.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine soiled with dust and/or dirt.

#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tub of queso cheese at room temperature on prep table in kitchen. Employee stated the cheese was thawing. The cheese is still frozen. Inspector had employee place the cheese in a cooler to continue to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor in covered ice machine storage room soiled with dirt and/or debris. 2. Ceiling inside walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.