FIVE BUCKS DRINKERY
7498 SEMINOLE BLVD, Seminole FL 33772 · 727-273-1576
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. 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. 1 live fly at rear dining room wait station 1 live fly at wait station near main bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Raw salmon not properly thawed in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line heavily soiled- chicken dredge (63F - Cold Holding), added ice to ice bath
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Soda gun nozzles and holsters soiled at main bar
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
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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. Raw salmon not properly thawed in walk in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. In use fryer baskets with dented and sharp wires
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment at back bar
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Exterior of flour bin soiled
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Main bar
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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 blade soiled Soda gun nozzle soiled behind bar
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Staff secured
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverage on prep table in kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Next to dumpster
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin, removed
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Main bar
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese crumbles (51F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, moved to freezer. Retemp 40F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered employee beverage over bread g station, removed
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Staff observed eating on prep table in kitchen next to service window
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 28 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority4 Intermediate18 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Mixer bottles in contact with drink ice at main bar.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at rear dining room wait station 1 live fly at wait station near main bar
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over cooked ribs in walk-in cooler, order corrected
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Mixer bottles in contact with drink ice at main bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk (54F - Cold Holding) on cook line, placed in ice bath. sour cream cups (48F - Cold Holding) in cooler at entrance to kitchen, held overnight with no temperatures taken today, manager discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (117F - Hot Holding), staff stirred sauce, Retemp 135F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at small bar Stained cutting boards
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar equipment soaking in hand sink at small bar
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sinks at main bar
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at entrance to kitchen
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to rear door of kitchen
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Bread on cardboard above oven, replaced with sheet tray
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over kitchen soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep table in at service counter
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior gaps astound windows at third (unused bar)
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice well at small bar
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooler at small bar
Food stored on floor. Frozen strawberries on floor in walk-in freezer, removed
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Next to ice machine
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sinks at main bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease under flat top
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from soda gun on to floor at small bar
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws at bar in reach of customers, discussed relocating items with manager
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves in liquor storage
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk (74F - Cold Holding) cook line, staff replaced
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled at bar
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at wait station next to main bar, replaced
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. In rear storage room
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with no beard guard
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door next to dumpsters
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Old shelves in rear storage room not properly sealed
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Baking sheet in hand sink on cook line, removed. Bucket of soaking equipment in hand sink at rear bar, removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as dump sink behind main bar
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink at rear bar, paper towel roll added
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At wait station
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean plastic food baskets on top of broiler and under soiled hood filters, removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Ok line
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next to mop sink, area cleaned and sanitized
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sinks at main bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Utensils in poor condition. Spatula on cook line with melted handle
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood storage shelves in liquor closet
Apr 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Mixer bottles stored directly in drink ice at back bar, items removed and operator burned ice
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Mixer bottles stored directly in drink ice at back bar, items removed and operator burned ice
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line, removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front indoor bar
Open dumpster lid.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood storage shelves in liquor storage
Feb 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 28 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate16 Basic
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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. Staff in dish room handled dirty dishes then put away clean equipment without changing gloves or washing hands, discussed proper procedures with staff
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 garnished cocktails with fruit with bare hands.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Mixer bottles stored directly in drink ice at back bar, items removed and operator burned ice
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed during inspection
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Mixer bottles stored directly in drink ice at back bar, items removed and operator burned ice
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk (57F - Cold Holding) on cook line, held less than 4 hrs, placed in ice bath
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap dispenser over condiments at servers station, food removed. Fly spray on shelf next to boxes of soda syrup
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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand sink at servers station, removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at front bar with ice, used as dump sink
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/. Business added a second indoor bar with large open windows to the exterior. Bar has multiple sinks, multiple ice wells, multiple coolers and dish machine installed. Original back bar has a second drink ice well installed. Service bar behind host stand has a beer cooler installed.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator and posted during inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed a/c ducts over bars
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Soup bowls stored on top of broiler and under dripping hood filters, moved to interior of broiler (off)
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over prep table on cook line, removed
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At servers station, removed
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line, removed
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front indoor bar
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in beer cooler over beer, moved to bottom shelf
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted over cook line, corrected placement
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over sauce cups, order corrected
Utensils in poor condition. Melted handle on spatula
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Next to steam table
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood storage shelves in liquor storage
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.