BEARS BURGERS & BIG BITES DINER
736 E HATHAWAY AVE, Bronson FL 32621 · 3526657887
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near cookline. Two flies in kitchen near warewash area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Interior of microwave in wait station soiled with old food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser stored in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Fan covers in walk-in dusty.
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelf.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside walk-in cooler: gravy (46F - Cold Holding); vegetable soup (46F - Cold Holding); meatballs (47F - Cold Holding); chili (46F - Cold Holding). All items are date marked 7/13. Manager stated all items have been held inside the walk-in cooler continuously since the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk-in cooler: gravy (46F - Cold Holding); vegetable soup (46F - Cold Holding); meatballs (47F - Cold Holding); chili (46F - Cold Holding). All items are date marked 7/13. Manager stated all items have been held inside the walk-in cooler continuously since the previous day. Stop sales issued.
Jul 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1. One fly on inverted takeout container at cookline. Manager discarded the container during this inspection. 2. Two flies flying in server station.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bowl containing raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above open package of fully-cooked cake and pan containing corned beef. Employee moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside walk-in cooler: gravy (46F - Cold Holding); vegetable soup (46F - Cold Holding); meatballs (47F - Cold Holding); chili (46F - Cold Holding). All items are date marked 7/13. Manager stated all items have been held inside the walk-in cooler continuously since the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk-in cooler: gravy (46F - Cold Holding); vegetable soup (46F - Cold Holding); meatballs (47F - Cold Holding); chili (46F - Cold Holding). All items are date marked 7/13. Manager stated all items have been held inside the walk-in cooler continuously since the previous day. Stop sales issued.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing disinfectant stored on prep table above clean utensils in back of kitchen. Manager removed spray bottle from table during this inspection.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of certified food manager training for manager, Edward C. This manager was the manager in charge during the previous inspection on 06/06/2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior door and deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1. Handwashing sink at cookline blocked by end of table and rolling cart. Manager moved cart from area during this inspection. 2. Handwash sink at warewash area blocked by large trash can. Manager moved trash can away from area during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning supplies stored down inside handwash sink in warewash area. Manager removed supplies from sink during this inspection.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Analog probe thermometer provided by manager reads 29F in ice water. Inspector helped manager to properly calibrate the thermometer during this inspection.
Required employee training provided by a person who is not a certified food manager. Three food handler certificates with trainer's name listed as "Edward Contino" with CFPM# 21721742. CFPM# 21721742 belongs to manager, Angela.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout back of kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler ambient temperature 44F. Multiple stop sales for temperature abuse inside unit.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below oven near warewash area. Manager swept the area during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks on prep table above clean utensils in back of kitchen. Manager removed items from the area during this inspection.
Jun 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 1. Acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout rear storage area. 2. Paint peeling from ceiling in server station.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor of kitchen in warewashing area. 2. One dead roach on floor in managers office in back of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach-in cooler in server station soiled with mold-like substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floors under and around equipment throughout soiled with dirt and/or food debris. 2. Exterior of hood above cookline soiled with dust. 3. Wall near cookline soiled with dust.
Jan 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: container of diced ham with date mark of 01/13, container of gravy with date mark of 01/11.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Server entered the server station and scooped ice without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands before continuing to make drinks.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in warewash area near dish machine. One fly in server station near boxed sodas.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tray of raw shell eggs stored above container of pickles inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee removed eggs from shelf during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser and bottles of hand soap on shelf beside several boxes containing gloves in storage area in back of kitchen. Manager moved gloves to another shelf during this inspection. Aerosol can of glass cleaner on shelf beside sugar packets in server station in secondary dining area. Manager removed can from shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building near air conditioning units.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine walls soiled with black substance near cookline. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes dumped into handwash sink in server station near order pickup window.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not secured in server station in secondary dining area. Manager secured co2 tanks during this inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use in rear storage area and in front of walk-in cooler.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on crate near ice machine not inverted. Employee inverted bucket during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested plastic pans on clean dish rack near warewash area. Manager unstacked pans and set them out to dry during this inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Door gaskets torn on door of reach-in freezer in prep area of kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked and/or missing floor tiles throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around door of reach-in freezer in prep area of kitchen.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving rusted on spice storage rack near warewash area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Outside of hood above cooktop near dish machine soiled with dust. Interior of hood unit around filters soiled with grease above cookline.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on make-table at cookline. Employee returned wiping cloth to sanitizer bucket during this inspection.
Jul 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near cookline. Two flies in kitchen near warewash area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside walk-in cooler: milk (50F, 50F, 52F, 50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F, 51F, 50F, 49F, 49F, 50F, 49F, 49F, 49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F, 50F, 49F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (3 cases) (52F ambient - Cold Holding); beans (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49F, 50F - Cold Holding); diced ham (51F - Cold Holding) Inside secondary walk-in cooler: sour cream (67F - Cold Holding); whipped topping (65F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (66F - Cold Holding) Employee stated all items were held inside units overnight. Employee stated the coolers were warm when they came in at 5:30am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk-in cooler: milk (50F, 50F, 52F, 50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F, 51F, 50F, 49F, 49F, 50F, 49F, 49F, 49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F, 50F, 49F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (3 cases) (52F ambient - Cold Holding); beans (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49F, 50F - Cold Holding); diced ham (51F - Cold Holding) Inside secondary walk-in cooler: sour cream (67F - Cold Holding); whipped topping (65F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (66F - Cold Holding) Employee stated all items were held inside units overnight. Employee stated the coolers were warm when they came in at 5:30am. Stop sales issued.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below three-compartment sink. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near walk-in cooler. One dead roach on floor in prep area below prep sink. All were cleaned up and discarded during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood above grill at cookline soiled with grease. Hood above grill in rear kitchen soiled with dust and grease.
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