LIGHTHOUSE POINT BAR & GRILLE

925 LAKE SHORE DR

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10814760

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in dish machine area. Operator is actively killing flies during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 1/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10768831

  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10767533

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach underneath dry storage shelves on floor. Manager cleaned and sanitized area after disposing of roach. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board on prep table next to rear exit door. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line. Cook moved off line to be cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth with appeared to be a mold like substance on it holding up one leg of dish machine table. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 cups Rockefeller dip 2 cups spicy marinara 4 cups butter Repeat Violation 2 lbs cooked, chopped lobster 20 portions of raw salmon** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by exit door no temps taken today: Rockefeller dip 48F, in reach in for 2 days, see stop sale 2 cups spicy marinara 60F in since 10:00 am, see stop sale. Stone crab claws in since 11:00 am 46F, moved to walk in 2nd temp 41F. Pasta in since 11:00 am 48F in since 11:00am, moved to reach in second temp 40F. Sour cream 44F in since 11:00 am, moved to walk in, second temp 43F. Manager believed there were circulation issues due to bread unnecessarily being stored in reach in. Cook line: 78F butter on cook line moved to freezer since 12 pm, moved to walk in. Second temp 58F, see stop sale. Reach in on cook line under oven: Lobster 48F in since 11:00 am, manager attempted to ice down, second temp 49F, see stop sale. Salmon in since 11:00 am 48F, manager attempted to ice down second temp 50F, see stop sale Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket improperly stored on top of reach in cooler by rear exit door on prep table next to cooking utensils, . Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket over 500 ppm quaternary in kitchen. Remade to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in handwashing sink on cook line. . Manager moved and cleaned sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 12/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10710231

  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Manager stated she is going to purchase a vacuum breaker soon **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Manager states handyman coming at 4:00 pm and she will have him put vacuum breaker on. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. 3 compartment sink moved to back prep area. Dish machine added where 3 compartment sink was previously located. Hand wash sink removed from area across from dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Manager and inspector discussed making sure the plans accurately reflect current floor plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Discussed with Cindy in plan review who stated plans had been submitted 12/5/24. Approval pending on operator submitting answer to deficiency letter. Plans will be verified on next routine inspection. **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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 3 compartment sink moved to back prep area. Dish machine added where 3 compartment sink was previously located. Hand wash sink removed from area across from dish machine. Ice machine moved to mop sink area. 3 compartment sink removed from bar area. Dish machine added. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Manager will submit plans to reflect current floor plan including hand wash sinks at current locations. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Discussed with Cindy in plan review who stated plans had been submitted 12/5/24. Approval pending on operator submitting answer to deficiency letter. Plans will be verified on next routine inspection. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10704480

  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Manager stated she is going to purchase a vacuum breaker soon **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Manager states handyman coming at 4:00 pm and she will have him put vacuum breaker on. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. 3 compartment sink moved to back prep area. Dish machine added where 3 compartment sink was previously located. Hand wash sink removed from area across from dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Manager and inspector discussed making sure the plans accurately reflect current floor plans. **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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 3 compartment sink moved to back prep area. Dish machine added where 3 compartment sink was previously located. Hand wash sink removed from area across from dish machine. Ice machine moved to mop sink area. 3 compartment sink removed from bar area. Dish machine added. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Manager will submit plans to reflect current floor plan including hand wash sinks at current locations. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10702264

  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Tongs now stored on edge of cart in kitchen where food contact surfaces of tongs can be easily contaminated., as they are hanging off the edges.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both ovens and microwave in cook line area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went outside the back door, returned to the kitchen and handled clean equipment without washing hands. Discussed with manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Employee had gloves on and touched soiled cutting board then a pie box, plated pie slice no glove change or hand wash. Cook came in from dining area wiped gloved hands on pants and began making food. No handwash or glove change. Cook moved plate fly landed on, moved to dirty dish area, no gloves, no hand wash. Admin Complaint
  • 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. 3 live flies on hood system 2 live flies on soy sauce bottle 2 live flies on soiled dishes in dish machine area 1 live fly in trash can in dish machine area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: 1 live fly in back dish area by trash can 1 live fly by front dishwasher 1 live fly landed on cutting board, employee moved to dish area. 1 live fly on cook line landed on clean customer plate. Cook moved to dirty dish area. Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Manager stated she is going to purchase a vacuum breaker soon **Time Extended**
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. 3 compartment sink moved to back prep area. Dish machine added where 3 compartment sink was previously located. Hand wash sink removed from area across from dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 3 compartment sink moved to back prep area. Dish machine added where 3 compartment sink was previously located. Hand wash sink removed from area across from dish machine. Ice machine moved to mop sink area. 3 compartment sink removed from bar area. Dish machine added. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8894984

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both ovens and microwave in cook line area Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went outside the back door, returned to the kitchen and handled clean equipment without washing hands. Discussed with manager. Warning
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for approximately 5 seconds. Discussed with manager who had employees wash hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies on hood system 2 live flies on soy sauce bottle 2 live flies on soiled dishes in dish machine area 1 live fly in trash can in dish machine area Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. 3 compartment sink moved to back prep area. Dish machine added where 3 compartment sink was previously located. Hand wash sink removed from area across from dish machine. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 3 compartment sink moved to back prep area. Dish machine added where 3 compartment sink was previously located. Hand wash sink removed from area across from dish machine. Ice machine moved to mop sink area. 3 compartment sink removed from bar area. Dish machine added. Warning
  • 02A-01-4: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. Emailed sign to operator who printed and posted in dining room. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 2/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8611245

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8536460

  • 24-28-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Drink pitchers under paper towel dispenser in drink station. Operator removed pitchers to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server and bar tender dropped off soiled dishes, picked up clean plates and made drink at the bar without hand wash. Discussed with operator.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced beef (44F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); calamari (44F - Cold Holding); fish filets (44F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (44F - Cold Holding) In walk in cooler. Ambient temperature 45F. Operator states they took temperatures at 9am and all food was below 41F. Operator opened freezer door to rapidly cool food. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8536004

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in cook line area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
  • 21-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382329

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in cook line area Warning
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Warning
  • 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 in kitchen. Operator changed out jug, still 0ppm Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler in cook line area under service window, operator states temperatures were taken at 11am and all food items were in temperature. Operator moved items to walk in freezer to rapidly chill. calamari (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); haddock filets (47F - Cold Holding); jalapeño cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding) Walk in cooler temperatures taken at approximately 9:30am, operator states delivery driver had door propped open. Operator opened freezer door to allow cold air to flow into walk in cooler. haddock filets (45F - Cold Holding); scallops (45F - Cold Holding); jambalaya (44F - Cold Holding); raw burgers ( - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding); butter (44F - Cold Holding) 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. Warning
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Warning