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BLACK BEAR KITCHEN

756 WEST MONTROSE ST #102

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10813084

  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven door Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Tongs on oven door **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. +hood suppression filters Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make table -plastic guard on ice machine -toaster on cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **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/. -operator originally had two suites in location, now only one. Walk in cooler added Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Operator is submitting plans this week **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10716845

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook line Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on upright reach in freezer Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven door Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -coleslaw in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. +hood suppression filters Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -pulled pork (117F - Hot Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Moved to oven for rapid reheat, after 30 minutes 145F**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make table -plastic guard on ice machine -toaster on cook line Repeat Violation 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/. -operator originally had two suites in location, now only one. Walk in cooler added Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -sanitizer bottle on shelf by triple sink Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 11/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8729789

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -on ice bin and in reach in freezer Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under fryers on cook line
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in dish room and ceiling in kitchen
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -on top of ice machine. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler in middle cooler
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryers and grill on cook line -gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen -filters on hood suppression system. Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -to go boxes on front line Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dish room
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flying insects in kitchen prep area. Operator killed and sanitized.
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -liquid butter in non food grade spray bottle on cook line
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw shrimp over dough in reach in freezer in kitchen Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. --raw ground beef patties (47F - Cold Holding), held more than four hours per operator.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw ground beef patties (47F - Cold Holding), held more than four hours per operator. Operator discarded.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on make table in kitchen -grill press Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottles of blue liquid, by hand sink and desk in BBs Pourhouse
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by sodasoperator labeled w/ date from invoice Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 45-06-4:Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. -ansul fire extinguisher in corner on cook line blocked by trash can

Inspection Date: 6/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8672081

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of fryers - side of grill splash guard. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8632648

  • 51-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. -license states 25 seats, establishment now has 44 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of fryers - side of grill splash guard. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **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 2024-05-13: 30 day extension **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8469296

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -holes in ceiling in kitchen area. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents are dusty by front triple sink. Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in back kitchen area. Warning
  • 21-17-4:Basic - Clean linens stored on floor in back area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch in back area. Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. -license states 25 seats, establishment now has 44 Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -oil stored on floor by dry storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -ice bucket stored on top of ice machine. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area and tea and coffee machines. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of fryers - side of grill splash guard. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -corn in back reach in cooler. -fried green tomatoes in reach in freezer. -cooked chicken nuggets in reach in freezer. -sliced tomatoes in front reach in cooler. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw pork next to tenderized raw beef in back reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -degreaser stored over both triple sinks. -glass cleaner stored over hot box in back area Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Shawn Scott expired 10/5/23 Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grill press in kitchen area. -all reach in coolers and freezers. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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/. Operator stated that he submitted plans to Tallahassee..Mop sink has been removed and relocated.Bar will be added soon.Smoker and ovens have been added.Dump sink and handwash have been removed.A handwash sink has been added by the original mop sink. 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
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions by coffee and tea machine. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8464518

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed