EARL'S HIDEAWAY LOUNGE INC
1405 INDIAN RIVER DR, Sebastian FL 32958 · 5895700
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment Sent operator copy
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nina
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets pizza make table Food debris bottom reach in freezer tiki hut
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat sliced deli meats and cheese. Walk in cooler
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 opened yesterday
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nina
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outside machine covered
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Stored food not covered. Frozen Philly steaks reach in freezer hut
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop bread crumbs. Pizza make table
Food stored on floor. Frying oil. In hut
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted at bar
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table. Hut
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food Raw burger over hot dogs and sauces
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board grill hut
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer door and gasket grill hut
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler. Gatorade
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt or sugar
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment Sent operator copy
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at outside hut Can opener blade
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By pizza oven
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in chest freezer Fan walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. Meatballs walk in cooler
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected to 200 ppm
Oct 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Can opener blade needs cleaned 2. Wire shelf next to ice bin 3. Soda guns in bar near stage
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped coffee in hand wash sink
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Erica,Alison,Patricia,Chris
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in Parmesan cheese bin in walk in cooler.
Sep 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Cook touching bread for immediate service, advised to wash hands and put on gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flip top cooler next to griddles: ham (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); pork roll (51F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (54F - Cold Holding); shelled raw eggs (52F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler next to griddles: ham (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); pork roll (51F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (54F - Cold Holding); shelled raw eggs (52F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Can opener blade needs cleaned 2. Wire shelf next to ice bin 3. Soda guns in bar near stage
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped coffee in hand wash sink
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Erica,Alison,Patricia,Chris
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in Parmesan cheese bin in walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In kitchen on wire rack
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.