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KALUA BEACH BAR

181 S JOANNA · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3654250
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13483650
DBPR license4508520

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. Raw Chicken (49F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior. Raw Chicken (49F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cuttings boards in the kitchen.

#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with cleaning pan and rag. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#16Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing some date of birth.

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler across from cook line.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of water. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at the bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in the kitchen.

#6Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets across from cook line. Upright white freezer gaskets. Fan guard in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from cook line. Upright white freezer interior. Interior drinks cooler soiled.

#9Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from cook line.

#10Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler.

#11Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water faucet is leaking.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:32 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
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.