DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

HUNKER DOWN LOUNGE HIDEAWAY/CATEGORY 5

9 South Atlantic Avenue
Florida, 32931
Brevard County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10807296

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10805140

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 10 live flying insects in corner of bar area of tropics Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed 9 live flying insects **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8871722

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate Repeat Violation
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured in hallway near ice machine Repeat Violation
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over ice machine
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex employee restroom between Hunkerdown and kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods over cook line have an accumulation of grease. Grease dripping from drain trap under hoods. Walk in cooler condenser fan cover has an accumulation of dust
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. In corner behind bar at tropics Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 10 live flying insects in corner of bar area of tropics Warning
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+. Operator remade to 200ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At sink to the right of dishwasher in kitchen
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns, gun tips, and holsters are soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment locking access to hand wash sink Next to ice machine between kitchen and HunkerdownWarning Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary test strips
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 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. New hire Courtney has not read and signed form. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782618

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate. Dispenser chutes for Oasis drink machines at hunker at Cat 5 have an accumulation of mold like substance Repeat Violation
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured near glass side door to kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In multiple stalls for women's, unisex, and employee restrooms. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In unisex restroom on tropics side Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service cups on the floor in main liquor room Corrected On-Site
  • 54-01-5:Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Contractor building stage repeatedly smoking a vape in establishment.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Unwashed lemons, limes and oranges stored on the shelf above cans and bottles Corrected On-Site
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At first soda gun near entry point of tropics bar
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood used as shelf in Jell-O shot reach 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. 0ppm. Operator primed. 50ppm Dishwasher behind bar on tropics side is at 0ppm. Sanitize all wares in kitchen until repaired **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen reach in cooler raw shelled eggs stored on top shelf over sauces, breads and cheese Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical Spray bottle stored on rack at door to the walk in cooler over spices and single service items. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun holsters at each bar are soiled. Operator began cleaning **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to ice machine is blocked by compressed air tanks. In tropics side near walk in cooler, blocked by shelf
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees with no proof of training
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Bicycle blocking side exit. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8495570

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured near ice machine. Operator tethered Corrected On-Site
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard being reused as storage for Jell-O shots
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee unisex restroom and women's restroom
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple hand wash sinks. Operator put up signage Corrected On-Site
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Behind bar and in employee restroom. Operator discarded
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oasis machines behind the bars have an accumulation of mold like substance in dispenser chute
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple hand wash sinks being used as dump sinks. Strainers in wells. Operator moved Corrected On-Site