Inspection Report

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

COMPASS BAR AND GRILL

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3733083
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13771576
DBPR license3800484

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 16, 2026 11:53 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 16, 2026 2:56 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. One on top of white Stand up reach in freezer Two on prep table Five at silver Stand up reach in freezer Five along back wall in storage area. One on top of dishwasher Two behind toaster area. Fifteen under soda area cabinets . Operator has contract from Terminex to start on 7/20. Operator was informed where droppings were and commenced cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5High Priority41-23-4

High Priority – Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Sticky trap with cheese under tables in storage area and behind walk in cooler. Snap trap at bar. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile with hole. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-25-4

Basic – Operator has eight ice cream pales one only three scoops. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk plastic spoon's stored on floor area. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:03 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 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 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.