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TABBY'S BAR AND GRILL

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3468255
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8779252
DBPR license3801163

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: in pizza cooler: raw chicken (56F – Cold Holding); cooked wings (56F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F – Cold Holding); pizza sauce shredded cheese (51F – Cold Holding). Operator removed from service. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: in pizza cooler: raw chicken (56F – Cold Holding); cooked wings (56F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F – Cold Holding); pizza sauce shredded cheese (51F – Cold Holding). Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice bucket hanging on sink in wait station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in both restrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind equipment, under dishwasher at pizza oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit that was out of temperature. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp , ham and rice left out to thaw. Operator removed and placed under running water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.