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BOB'S

14445 PONCE DE LEON, Brooksville FL 34601 · 352-585-7276

Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3701194
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 3 containers of crab dip with a date mark of 02/15 stored in reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator discarded. Issued stop sale.
High priority/02C-01-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 3 containers of crab dip with a date mark of 02/15 stored in reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator discarded. Issued stop sale.
High priority/01B-28-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 3 containers of crab dip with a date mark of 02/15 stored in reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator discarded. Issued stop sale.
High priority/02C-01-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Oyster shuck knife stored in handwash sink in bar. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles in disrepair in women's restroom with water underneath tiles. Operator stated they have a repair scheduled.
Basic/36-17-5
Nov 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (45F - Cold Holding); Cut Cabbage (45F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. Operator stated items were at proper temperature at 7 am and a delivery was received in the walk-in cooler. Operator turned walk-in temperature down. Items were dropping at re-temp.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.