8TH FLOOR ROOFTOP BAR
600 US 41, Palmetto FL 34221 · 727-648-6393
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 6 visits since June 2024
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of salmon dip dated 2/8. Chef threw out.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee lunch stored in the bar cooler unlabeled. Operator labeled and separated it.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor around the fryer with food and grease buildup.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their make table cutting boards heavily grooved.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed: Dishwasher (Temperature 130). Operator had the dishes brought downstairs to be sanitized.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their make table cutting boards heavily grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks improperly stored. Operator removed them
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the cooks on the line all wearing watches. Operator had them remove them.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in 70F degree standing water.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above lobster and mussels. Chef moved cooked product above raw.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of salmon dip dated 2/8. Chef threw out.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of surface cleaner and bras so stored next to pancake syrup. Chef moved chemicals.
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. Observed no consumer advisory posted. Emailed to chef, he printed and posted.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil on floor. Chef moved off of floor.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed bar dish machine leaking water.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed copper alloy cup at use in the bar. Operator disposed of the cups.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop buried in ice. Operator removed the scoop.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the floor of the kitchen and bar. Operator placed them up.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.