BTS PUB AND LIQUOR LOUNGE
15440 CORTEZ BLVD · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34613
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
28-12-4High Priority – Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment licensed for 45 seats, currently operating with 65 seats **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored over cans of soda in Walk-in-Cooler. operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 behind three compartment sink 6 under counter near small black oven **Warning**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104 **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Hand sink in outdoor bar area inoperable **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor bar and patio area with two refrigerators, hand wash sink added behind establishment, outdoor cooking area added with gas grill, flat grill and overhead coverage. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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 DBPR HR Form 5030-103 **Warning**
35A-01-4Intermediate – Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Multiple cats observed in rear of establishment, multiple food and water dishes observed **Warning**
27-02-4Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 12
32-07-4Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling above trot door bar area is corrugated metal, not smooth and easily cleanable **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 6 behind three compartment sink **Warning**
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed for 45 seats, currently operating with 65 seats. **Warning**
51-15-4Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment licensed for 45 seats currently operating with 65 seats **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar area under equipment **Warning**
33-09-4Basic – Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave in kitchen area has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Slide top Reach-in cooler in bar interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes under three compartment sink leaking **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:19 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.