KALUA BEACH BAR
181 S JOANNA · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. – chlorine stored next to clean pans on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 8
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – interior of fryers and baskets – can opener – All soda nozzles on soda guns **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Miscellaneous items stored in kitchen
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. – hand sink use to make sour drink in bar area.
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. – hand sink in kitchen
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.
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. – 2 employees working
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. – no soap hand sink in kitchen
Basic 20
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. – bottle of water stored on prep table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – makeline door
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. – missing handle on hand sink in kitchen
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – under all cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. – light fixture in kitchen.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. – glass door reachin cooler in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – exterior of all cooking equipment. – exterior of cold holding equipment. – hand filters -exterior of ice Machine -Gasket on all cold holding units – lime build up in heat well **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. – exterior door to kitchen
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. – hand sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. – glass door reaching cooler in kitchen
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -silverware stored handle end down in kitchen area.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. – all walls in kitchen
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:23 PM.
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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.