Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

BALMORAL GRILL

124 KENNY BLVD. · HAINES CITY · Polk County · FL 33844

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 13, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3645286
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13454487
DBPR license6308381

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 13, 2026 12:37 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 15, 2026 1:57 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage issue/fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#13High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed moldy chili in upright three door cooler in storage room. Observed moldy raw chicken in upright three door cooler in storage room. Observed moldy hotdogs in upright three door cooler in storage room. All moldy food not date marked and rotated.

#14High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed moldy chili in upright cooler in storage room. Observed moldy raw chicken in upright cooler in storage room. Observed moldy hotdogs in upright cooler storage room.

Stop Sale
#15High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. No sanitizer used for ware washing employees only wash and rinse at spray station.

#16High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found, Approximately 30 flying insects by soda machine. Approximately 5 in dry storage room. Approximately 15 by dishwasher. 1 by soda nozzle in bar.

#17High Priority28-26-5

High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains in dish area. Observed backing up through floor drains when dish machine drains also when hand sink runs near the unit, wastewater on floor near fryers where employees walk through.

Intermediate 3

#18Intermediate53A-01-7

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

#19Intermediate53B-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.

#20Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All food on premise not date marked.

Basic 12

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on upright cooler next to back door. Vents on freezer falling off of unit.

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under dish machine in kitchen.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout soiled with debris, floors behind equipment in dish area, behind grill, behind coolers soiled with grease and old food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Containers of oil being stored on floor.

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

#7Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning in dry storage room.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of refrigeration unit under grill soiled with grease and old food debris. Storage racks under dish counter soiled with grease and food debris.

#9Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in areas of the establishment. Odor in kitchen by dishwasher due to backed up wastewater.

#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups being stored on the floor.

#11Basic29-19-4

Basic – Standing water in floor drain under counter next dishwasher. Drain not draining.

#12Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water in handwash sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:12 AM.

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 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.