Inspection Report

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COMPASS BAR AND GRILL

1506 US 27 S · LAKE PLACID · Highlands County · FL 33852

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3657486
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13494460
DBPR license3800484

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over diced tomatoes on make top cooler. Operator stored Raw shell eggs correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Operator cleaned out reach in cooler and items were left out: Cooked wings (58F – Cold Holding); Soup (58F – Cold Holding); Sausage (58F – Cold Holding); Mashed potatoes (56F – Cold Holding). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator cleaned out reach in cooler and items were left out: Cooked wings (58F – Cold Holding); Soup (58F – Cold Holding); Sausage (58F – Cold Holding); Mashed potatoes (56F – Cold Holding). Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided operator with form and all employees signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic08B-48-4

Basic – Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Ranch dressing portioned in dining area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:46 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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
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.