BRIAN'S PLACE
3430 SHOAL LINE BLVD, Hernando Beach FL 34607 · 352.597.5101
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
MAR 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. 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. Approximately 15 small flies in bar under sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line cutting boards
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name.
Apr 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The cutting board soiled with a mold-like substance.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna on the menu not marked.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Thomas K., Dale H., Tiffany J., Franaco P., Stephanos D.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator removed the tongs of the door.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Jun 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel under parsley, operator removed, put deli paper in place
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In glass door cooler in kitchen- raw shrimp over cheese, operator removed moved shrimp to bottom
Mar 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender cut limes with bare hands, discussed with manager on duty, bartender washed hands
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dishwasher moved to other side of door, coolers moved, ice bin, coffee and tea in what used to be storage room. Door added between bar and storage room. 3 compartment sink in bar moved to other wall.
Food stored outside. Vertical freezer outside, all food moved to inside freezer
Jan 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender cut limes with bare hands, discussed with manager on duty, bartender washed hands
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dishwasher moved to other side of door, coolers moved, ice bin, coffee and tea in what used to be storage room. Door added between bar and storage room. 3 compartment sink in bar moved to other wall.
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. All destroyed in hurricanes
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.
Food stored outside. Vertical freezer outside, all food moved to inside freezer
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler on cook line, operator removed
Apr 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 small flies in bar under sink
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On cook line > 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safe staff, has new books
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready-to-eat crab mix in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee moved and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Operator had cleaned and sanitized.
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.