COCKTAIL'S LOUNGE & BAR
1553 LANE AVE S
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/10/2025
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 3/10/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/7/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lid on only waste receptacle in employee restroom next to office.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on flip top cooler across from grill station.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind and under fryers with grease build up.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; good filters with grease build up. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors across from grill station. Surface under grills where utensils are stored has grease build up.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean, clear, plastic containers on drying rack next to dish machine.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster at rear of establishment.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large unlabeled container with white powdery substance person in charge stated was flour. Person in charge labeled accordingly. Corrected On-Site
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 400+ppm. Person in charge emptied sink and replaced with quatanery ammonium solution testing at 200ppm. Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm); Triple Sink retest (Quaternary 200ppm) 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 mechanically tenderized beef items stored over raw bacon in standing reach in cooler across from drying rack near three compartment sink. Beef items labeled as mechanically tenderized on box. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of bleach stored on prep table with clean dishes and utensils. Person in charge removed container of bleach. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of all three soda gun holsters behind bar with mold like substance build up.
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of any certified food manager for establishment. Person in charge stated class has been scheduled. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher at kitchen entrance with gauge in red. Pin for activation has been removed.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/7/2025 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a minimum of six flying insects in kitchen area and bar area. Observed a number of dead flying insects by storage rackRepeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: 6 live flying insects near triple sink, 2 flying insects near back door **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: Observed two flying insects in kitchen area by hand wash sink and four drain under dish machine. Person in charge killed until two remained. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/8/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime build up on interior of dish machine in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacles in at least two designated women's restrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on cook line and green cutting board in storage soiled and well worn. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage in kitchen above microwave. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change employee beverage on counter at callback **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple food storage containers with broken corners or edges in storage next to prep station. Reach in cooler on cook line missing inside door protector. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of dust and debris on walls in kitchen around grill area and prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a minimum of six flying insects in kitchen area and bar area. Observed a number of dead flying insects by storage rackRepeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: 6 live flying insects near triple sink, 2 flying insects near back door **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expiration of June 1st 2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
- 29-37-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose well below the flood level on three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
- 11-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Observed no posted instructions or information. Person in charge unfamiliar with procedure. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certification. Administrative complaint requested on previous inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some training for current employees. Person in charge indicated one employee here since march with no proof of training. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: No change **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/8/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager for establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: No proof of certified manager available - manager in process of obtaining certification. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Callback establishment unable to provide food manager certificate. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/2/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
14
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime build up on interior of dish machine in kitchen.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single serve soufflé cups with no handles used as scoops.
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored in soiled storage containers in kitchen next to prep area. Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacles in at least two designated women's restrooms.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on cook line and green cutting board in storage soiled and well worn.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage in kitchen above microwave.
- 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 umbrella over soda boxes by back door inside kitchen.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple food storage containers with broken corners or edges in storage next to prep station. Reach in cooler on cook line missing inside door protector.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in kitchen (soda boxes).
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed water build up in ice scoop bucket for storage at ice machine outside.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed debris on bottom, top, and door inside microwave on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters. Microwave in kitchen with debris and build up on bottom and top of inside. Reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen with soiled gasket. Repeat Violation
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws in self-serve with stirrers on bar top.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of dust and debris on walls in kitchen around grill area and prep table.
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed chocolate milk in reach in cooler on front line in cooler with mold like substance.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a minimum of six flying insects in kitchen area and bar area. Observed a number of dead flying insects by storage rackRepeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expiration of June 1st 2024.
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose well below the flood level on three compartment sink.
- 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Observed no posted instructions or information. Person in charge unfamiliar with procedure.
- 32-11-5:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper in Joint inspection with restroom near designated women's restroom.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certification. Administrative complaint requested on previous inspection.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen by three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some training for current employees. Person in charge indicated one employee here since march with no proof of training.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/2/2024 revealed 23 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 5/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager for establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: No proof of certified manager available - manager in process of obtaining certification. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/1/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
8
Basic
10
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Accumulation of grey substance in dishmachine.
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean lids stored in container with debris on rack next to dish machine.
- 16-16-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. At bar three compartment sink, sanitizer portion is not usable because it is leaking. Wash water and sanitizer is set up. Operator states due to be replaced Monday. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door to outside in kitchen by dish machine has light shining through the bottom at the threshold.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers has grease accumulation. Floor and wall at dishmachine is soiled. Vent after kitchen entrance is dusty. Wall along bar behind equipment is soiled. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in bottom of reach in freezer on cook line. Right interior door of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen has door panel missing with full door showing insulation.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of microwave is soiled.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in employee restroom. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111 and operator posted in restroom. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Sides of fryers have grease build up. Shelf under grills has debris accumulation. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open.
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Employee made machine adjustments and retesting remained at 0ppm chlorine. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect at far right hand wash sink in the bar.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter held on shelf on cook line at 69F. Cook states has been on shelf overnight.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Butter held on shelf on cook line at 69F. Cook states has been on shelf overnight.
- 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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 to operator. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two cutting boards on cook line have black staining. Can opener has debris. Far left soda gun interior has slimy substance.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager for establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kits available. Establishment uses quaternary ammonium for wiping cloths and three compartment sinks and chlorine for dish machine.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at far left hand wash in bar. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Per operator, missing 5 employee food handler training.
- 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. No proof available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid on rack in kitchen. Operator could not identify and discarded liquid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2024 revealed 22 total violations (4 high priority, 8 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
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 11/13/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line, cell phone and glasses on shelf above prep table.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers have grease build up.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, ice scoop in one ice bin has handle touching ice.
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in cooler at cook line missing interior panel on door. Also, one reach-in freezer missing interior door panel. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up. At cook line, cabinet under fryers have grease build up. At cook line, reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Both side doors from kitchen missing door closers. At bar exit door, gap at bottom of door, light visible under door. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf at cook line, single service fry trays not inverted.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line, on lower shelf of prep table, flour containers not labeled. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023 Admin Complaint
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At storage area, in reach-in freezers, open box of raw chicken egg rolls stored above open box of philly steak and bag of raw chicken stored above open case of fish.
- 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/ Establishment has one Certified Food Manager certificate, expired 4/13/2023 Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line, two mats in handwash sink. Employee removed. At bar, one handwash sink has spray bottle in sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On chemical storage shelves, chemical spray bottle not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2023 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).