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7736 BLIND PASS RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10857791

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at rear of the establishment, adjacent to the dry storage area, with some black mold like substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in reach in cooler at front alcohol bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
  • 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between equipment in prep area in front of front cook-line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near mop sink at rear dry storage area soiled with dirt and debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. (2) Live flies over end at front bar. None observed landing on food or food contact surfaces. (5) live flies at dish machine rinse area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: 1 live fly in front counter area and 2 live flies in dish area. Employee exterminated all flies during inspection. Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with old food contact. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10788598

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at rear of the establishment, adjacent to the dry storage area, with some black mold like substance. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone observed at front bar cutting board Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in reach in cooler at front alcohol bar. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between equipment in prep area in front of front cook-line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Employee provided a choking poster and posted prior to the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near mop sink at rear dry storage area soiled with dirt and debris. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. (2) Live flies over end at front bar. None observed landing on food or food contact surfaces. (5) live flies at dish machine rinse area Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cornish hen observed stored above Fish in rear freezer near dry storage. Manager corrected and moved fish to a higher shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with old food contact. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink at front alcohol bar. Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Beef tartare not identified as raw. Employee removed all menus and marked raw items during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at front bar had no paper towels upon arrival of inspection. Employee provided towels to inspectors. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02A-01-5:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager printed the correct consumer advisory and posted it during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chowder prepared on Saturday not date marked on a Thursday. Manager date marked and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle observed at front bar unlabeled with a cleaner. Manager corrected and wrote the contents. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728474

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. Employee cleaning area. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between coolers on front counter, employee removed knives. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over crab cake mix in reach in cooler. Employee moved the crab cake mix to higher shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor in front counter area. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over crab cake mix. Employee moved raw salmon. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb near side of kitchen no back flow preventer.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on front counter area. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scratch pads in hand sink in dish area. Employee removed scratch pads. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in front counter prep area. Employee refilled soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8510923

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of cranberry sauce on dry storage shelf with food to be served to the public.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor in rear dry storage area. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with food debris Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of cranberry sauce on dry storage shelf with food to be served to the public.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Gloves not changed rinsed off in hand sink. Educated employee. Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not marked with last date used. Educated and employee trying to figure out dates. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in prep area stained. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked hand sink in dish area. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walnut blue cheese spread no date mark made onsite. Employee dated spread. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8511825

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards have cut marks on reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-38-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Eggs and quiche not cooled to 41F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: No cooling at time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: No foods cooling at time of inspection **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled with food debris last used 9-26, cutting boards stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Slicer in use and cutting boards cleaned. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8510526

  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards have cut marks on reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in front counter area soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler in kitchen quiche (56F - Cooling) cooked 9/26/2023 2pm did not reach 41F. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: No cooling at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 01B-38-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Eggs and quiche not cooled to 41F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: No cooling at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled with food debris last used 9-26, cutting boards stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Slicer in use and cutting boards cleaned. **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. No proof of any training for employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8388219

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris. Warning
  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 3 dead roaches in rear storage room on sticky traps employee discarded traps. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks not secured at time of inspection. Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee long hair in hair tie not sufficient. Employee put hair up. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing foods no beard guard. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards have cut marks on reach in cooler. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in rear storage area. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching bread at front counter. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in front counter area soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in any reach in cooler. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on front counter soiled. Soda gun holster in bar area soiled. Warning
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of reach in cooler. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.coffee filters not covered in dish area. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple foods not labeled in reach in coolers Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach in cooler in kitchen quiche (56F - Cooling) cooked 9/26/2023 2pm did not reach 41F. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Hard boiled Eggs and quiche made 9/26 did not make cooling parameters of 41F in 6 hours. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves with no hand wash. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen landing on wall. Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cole slaw made 9-27 no date mark. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter cooler : cooked shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (45F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); cream pie (46F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (45F - Cold Holding). Employee put ice on foods to cool. Reach in cooler in kitchen shredded cheddar cheese (57F - Cold Holding) retemped cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (41F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (43F - Cold Holding); cream pie (46F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (48F - Cold Holding) shredded cheddar cheese (58F - Cold Holding) employee moved all foods to reach in coolers that are working with ice on top. If coolers are not working and holding 41F then do not have foods in them. Warning
  • 01B-38-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Eggs and quiche not cooled to 41F. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled with food debris last used 9-26, cutting boards stained. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wiping cloth in hand sink in kitchen. Employee removed. Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw oysters not identified on the menu in drinks. Employee marked menus to disclose raw oysters. 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. No proof of any training for employees. Warning