BUTLERS 18 EAST
18 E MAIN ST, Avon Park FL 33825 · 305-905-9267
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the dish machine and one live roach on cove molding by the prep area in the kitchen.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on food preparation table in the kitchen, owner moved.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler at the bar area, owner put one in there.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at the hand wash sink in the bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler in the kitchen.
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the reach in cooler rusted in the kitchen.
Mar 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 15, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
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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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw shrimp in the reach in cooler, owner moved the shrimp. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed equipment blocking hand wash sink in the kitchen. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink in the kitchen, owner replaced. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black and pink like substance on the white guard in the ice machine. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees bag in food preparation area, owner moved. Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler in bar area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris soiled in microwave on the shelf in the kitchen. Priority: Basic
Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the hand wash sink in the bar area, printed a copy for owner. Priority: Basic
Observed: Open dumpster lid. Priority: Basic
May 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods with buildup of grease in the kitchen. Observed the gaskets in the reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the kitchen rusted and pitted.
May 6, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lettuce and tomato in carry out bags in the reach in coolers.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the dish machine and one live roach on cove molding by the prep area in the kitchen.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the employee using the incorrect test kit to test the sanitizer solution in the 3 compartment sink in the bar area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink in kitchen, owner changed out.
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. Observed no proof of training from any of the employees at the restaurant.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink like substance in the ice machine on the white guard located in the kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 25 dead roaches under the handwashing sink. Observed approximately 12 dead roaches next to the reach in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed a copy for the owner.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods with buildup of grease in the kitchen. Observed the gaskets in the reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the kitchen rusted and pitted.
Stored food not covered. Observed a bowl of bacon bits and a bowl of butter not covered on the shelf in the kitchen.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged salmon not removed form it packaged before its thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packaged salmon not removed form it packaged before its thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the plaza dumpster rusted out in the bottom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.Observed 0 ppm. Operator changed containers and registered at 50 ppm chlorine.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Observed in reachin cooler, ground beef over fish. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed behind building hose Bibb no vacuum breaker.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed tuna with instructions to remove, not removed or cut package. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Found at 0ppm added new chlorine bucket and corrected to 50 ppm
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch raw steaks flipping on grill with bare hands then touch apron and clean prep table and clean utensils and plates without washing hands.
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. Observed cook pull toasted bread from grill with bare hands. Cook not using gloves at all when inspector arrived. Washed hands and added gloves after instruction.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch raw pork then touch cooked scallops without changing gloves and washing hands. Cook removedgloves washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1piece cheesecake (74F - Cold Holding); whole cheesecake (54F - Cold Holding) stored on corner on table at kitchen at room temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old grease and food debris on slicer at kitchen.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator had employee open packs.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored on top of cheesecake container in corner table at kitchen.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed open bucket of raw potatoes stored on floor in front of handsink.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed cooked chicken strips thawing on corner table at kitchen in plastic bag. Food still under 41F. Operator placed in cooler.
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.