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KALUA BEACH BAR

181 S JOANNA · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 5, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3597155
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10878746
DBPR license4508520

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from week prior. Raw Chicken (50F – Cold Holding); Raw Steak (56F – Cold Holding); Raw burger patty (56F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from week prior Raw Chicken (50F – Cold Holding); Raw Steak (56F – Cold Holding); Raw burger patty (56F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in hand washing sink. **Warning**

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#9Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

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#10Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler **Warning**

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#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bottle of cooking oil I the kitchen Romaine lettuce in walk in cooler. **Warning**

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#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**

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#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in vooler **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.