EIGHTEEN EAST - A RESTAURANT & BAR
18 East Main Street
Florida, 33825
Forest Hill
Highlands County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/9/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods with buildup of grease in the kitchen. Observed the gaskets in the reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the kitchen rusted and pitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/6/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink like substance in the ice machine on the white guard located in the kitchen. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 25 dead roaches under the handwashing sink. Observed approximately 12 dead roaches next to the reach in freezer. Admin Complaint
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed a copy for the owner. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods with buildup of grease in the kitchen. Observed the gaskets in the reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the kitchen rusted and pitted. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a bowl of bacon bits and a bowl of butter not covered on the shelf in the kitchen. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lettuce and tomato in carry out bags in the reach in coolers. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the dish machine and one live roach on cove molding by the prep area in the kitchen. Admin Complaint
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the employee using the incorrect test kit to test the sanitizer solution in the 3 compartment sink in the bar area. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink in kitchen, owner changed out. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Observed no proof of training from any of the employees at the restaurant. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2025 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packaged salmon not removed form it packaged before its thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the plaza dumpster rusted out in the bottom.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged salmon not removed form it packaged before its thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 6/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed tuna with instructions to remove, not removed or cut package. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed 0 ppm. Operator changed containers and registered at 50 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Observed in reachin cooler , ground beef over fish. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed behind building hose Bibb no vacuum breaker.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/15/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator had employee open packs. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored on top of cheesecake container in corner table at kitchen.
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed open bucket of raw potatoes stored on floor in front of handsink. Repeat Violation
- 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed cooked chicken strips thawing on corner table at kitchen in plastic bag. Food still under 41F. Operator placed in cooler.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 0ppm added new chlorine bucket and corrected to 50 ppm
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch raw steaks flipping on grill with bare hands then touch apron and clean prep table and clean utensils and plates without washing hands. Repeat Violation
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook pull toasted bread from grill with bare hands. Cook not using gloves at all when inspector arrived. Washed hands and added gloves after instruction.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch raw pork then touch cooked scallops without changing gloves and washing hands. Cook removedgloves washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1piece cheesecake (74F - Cold Holding); whole cheesecake (54F - Cold Holding) stored on corner on table at kitchen at room temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old grease and food debris on slicer at kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/15/2023 revealed 10 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).