BTS PUB AND LIQUOR LOUNGE
15440 Cortez Boulevard
Florida, 34613
Hernando County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Plans were submitted with plan review on 05/07/2024 per Cindy in the plan review office but have not yet been reviewed. Inspector will review at next routine inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Plans were submitted with plan review on 05/07/2024 per Cindy in the plan review office but have not yet been reviewed. Inspector will review at next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
- 27-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Observed compliance on well water testing report via the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on 03/06/2023, discussed requirement for annual well water testing with the operator. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/22/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed 1 live roach upside down still moving underneath handwash sink behind bar. Inspector advised employee to clean and sanitize area. Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Plans were submitted with plan review on 05/07/2024 per Cindy in the plan review office but have not yet been reviewed. Inspector will review at next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
- 27-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - 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-03-4:Basic - 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
- 36-17-5:Basic - 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
- 35A-05-4:High 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-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping in liquor cabinet behind main bar area. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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-01-5: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. 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
- 27-02-4:Intermediate - 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed same style ceiling (corrugated metal) in outdoor bar area. Discussed in depth with operator. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar area under equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Operator is completing application to submit to plan review, but did not submit by time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Operator does not have certificates for employees. Only one employee, Dawn, has been with establishment for more than 60 days. Admin Complaint
- 27-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Operator is working on a solution in getting the annual well water testing report and is working with the landlord's property management. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 51-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar area under equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes under three compartment sink leaking Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 28-12-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 27-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
- 51-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar area under equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes under three compartment sink leaking Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
- 28-12-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hand sink in outdoor bar area inoperable Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
- 27-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
7
Basic
12
Total
23
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - 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-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 behind three compartment sink Warning
- 51-09-4:Basic - 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
- 51-15-4:Basic - 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
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar area under equipment Warning
- 33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Warning
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave in kitchen area has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Slide top Reach-in cooler in bar interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes under three compartment sink leaking Warning
- 28-12-4:High 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
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High 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-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 behind three compartment sink 6 under counter near small black oven Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Hand sink in outdoor bar area inoperable Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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-01-5: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. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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-01-4:Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Multiple cats observed in rear of establishment, multiple food and water dishes observed Warning
- 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 23 total violations (4 high priority, 7 intermediate, 12 basic).