COMPASS BAR AND GRILL
1506 US 27 S, Lake Placid FL 33852
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station in dry storage. Operator removed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024028032 | Apr 11, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operator has eight ice cream pales one only three scoops.
Jul 16, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. One on top of white Stand up reach in freezer Two on prep table Five at silver Stand up reach in freezer Five along back wall in storage area. One on top of dishwasher Two behind toaster area. Fifteen under soda area cabinets. Operator has contract from Terminex to start on 7/20. Operator was informed where droppings were and commenced cleaning.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Sticky trap with cheese under tables in storage area and behind walk in cooler. Snap trap at bar.
Ceiling tile with hole.
Operator has eight ice cream pales one only three scoops.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk plastic spoon's stored on floor area. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of hash. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in handwashing sink at dishwasher. Operator removed items.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Operator placed at location.
Oct 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over diced tomatoes on make top cooler. Operator stored Raw shell eggs correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Operator cleaned out reach in cooler and items were left out: Cooked wings (58F - Cold Holding); Soup (58F - Cold Holding); Sausage (58F - Cold Holding); Mashed potatoes (56F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator cleaned out reach in cooler and items were left out: Cooked wings (58F - Cold Holding); Soup (58F - Cold Holding); Sausage (58F - Cold Holding); Mashed potatoes (56F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from service.
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. Provided operator with form and all employees signed.
Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Operator removed from service.
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Ranch dressing portioned in dining area. Operator removed.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not date marked. Operator date marked milk.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: drain cover and to go basket stored in handwashing sink by dishwasher. Operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bag of rice. Operator removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Open bags of rice not stored correctly. Operator stored correctly.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up: spatulas and scoops in kitchen. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter patties on wait station at 74 F. Operator removed 20 Butter patties and voluntarily disposed of them.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter patties on wait station at 74 F. Operator removed 20 Butter patties and voluntarily disposed of them.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wood chop sticks in kitchen stored with other utensils. Operator removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at pot rack. Operator removed to be washed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected. Operator stored correctly.
Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up : spatulas, operator removed and stored correctly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at steam table.
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at triple sink. Operator placed at location.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at waiting station. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cook line.
Apr 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. J.D.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair: reach in chest freezer repaired with duct tape.
Apr 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Sun burn spray stored with soup bowls on line. Operator removed.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings found beside stand up refrigerator in storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Two dozen raw shell eggs on prep table. Operator removed from service. Operator was given time as temperature control paper work.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink: in prep sink. Operator educated employee on proper hand washing techniques.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. J.D.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair: reach in chest freezer repaired with duct tape.
Hole in ceiling tile at water heater where plumbing comes into room. Operator will seal area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line. Operator placed at location.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: shelves above line soiled.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: can opener, operator removed and cleaned and sanitized.
Ceiling tile where cables come down in office has hole. Operator will cover.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food: operator removed bracelet.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner: spatula melted, and operator removed from service.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil for cooking not stored properly at six inches off of floor in storage. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Shelves above line soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelve soiled. Operator cleans every other day.
Sep 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Macaroni salad and coleslaw made on site on 8/28. Operator removed from service and voluntarily discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Macaroni salad and coleslaw made on site on 8/28. Operator removed from service and voluntarily discarded.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found in dry storage: 6 on shelf. One on top of hot water heater. One on top of shelf in back prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station in dry storage. Operator removed.
Ceiling tile with hole in prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at waiting station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at dishwasher area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind equipment in kitchen.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: shelves on cook line soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at prep area.
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.