BTS PUB AND LIQUOR LOUNGE
15440 CORTEZ BLVD · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34613
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawl underneath reach-in cooler in bar area to the left of the handwash sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping in liquor cabinet behind main bar area. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
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. Operator is completing application to submit to plan review. Discussed in depth with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Operator does not have food handler certificates for employees. Only one employee, Dawn N., has been with establishment for more than 60 days. Bri, Tara, and Kelsey have been at the establishment for less than 2 months. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
27-02-4Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator is working on a solution in getting the annual well water testing report and is working with the landlord's property management. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 3
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed same style ceiling (corrugated metal) in outdoor bar area. Discussed in depth with operator in requirement for being smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in kitchen near water heater and 1 dead roach in bar area near liquor cabinet in bar area. **Admin Complaint**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar underneath equipment and at entrance to bar near rear exit door. Operator is working on finding tiles to repair in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:34 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.