GOLD LION BAR AND DELI
4580 COQUINA AVE, Titusville FL 32780 · 321-289-9066
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Gray water just level with floor drains at 3 compartment sink and mop sink, if Stress test on line where to be performed, floor drains would over flow.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021029989 | Jun 16, 2021 | Jul 19, 2021 | $400 |
| 4--2017048637 | Aug 25, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 | $800 |
| 4--2016001738 | Nov 20, 2015 | Feb 3, 2016 | $200 |
| 4--2015031643 | Jun 9, 2015 | Aug 12, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On mop sink and outside by pool bar area door
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holder in pool bar area soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty Sanibuckets stored inside hand sink in pool bar area. Operator removed
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. Missing for Julie and Kyle
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No soap provided at handwash sink. In pool bar area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In bar area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bacon container on make table. Operator removed
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen
Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored directly on the floor. Operator picked up
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink in bar area and in men's public restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by bar entrance door
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef steak stored over potato skins in white chest freezer by three compartment sink. Operator removed
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle cleaner hanging next to ice bin on pool table side bar
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing in outside hose bib by pool bar entrance door. Another missing next to triple sink on outside bar area
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing one vacuum breaker
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in pool area bar soiled Cutting boards in kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in outside bar used as dump sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink in pool bar area
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. Operator provided with a copy. Employees on shift signed. Total of 10 employees.
No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink in pool bar area
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.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled "windex". Unlabeled spray bottle stored in bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in Pool bar area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in diced bacon container on make table. Operator removed
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In pool bar area
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches found in indoor bar area. Operator removed and cleaned up.
Equipment in poor repair. -microwave on cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on walk in cooler floor
Light not functioning. - light over grill.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink in pool bar area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator removed
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed ice machine in pool bar area interior is soiled
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flying insects around soda gun in pub bar area. Next unannounced inspection via supervisor on duty M.Connolly
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen area soiled.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach behind bar in pool hall. Operator cleaned up and sanitized.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles behind bar in pub area in disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign for employees in men's restroom at pub bar.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Double door reach in cooler in kitchen shelves soiled. Double door reach in freezer interior bottom soiled.
May 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar beverage gun, outside bar and northside bar both soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. North side inside bat, interior of ice machine ice bin deflector soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. South side indoor bar women's restroom.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. South side grease receptacle area heavily soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Unde4 3 comp sink in north side inside bar
Apr 23, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar beverage gun, outside bar and northside bar both soiled.
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/. Inside bar on south side has been expanded and no application or plans have been submitted. Plans were not in OnBase for extended bar. Also Bar expended additional 40 feet, no hand wash sink added to ice holding beverage station area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. North side inside bat, interior of ice machine ice bin deflector soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. South side indoor bar women's restroom.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. South side grease receptacle area heavily soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Unde4 3 comp sink in north side inside bar
Feb 14, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of sanitizer and 409 hooked on milk crates holding liquor, moved, corrected by bar keeper
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar beverage gun, outside bar and northside bar both soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at south side inside bar not accessible, c02 tanks blocking access, only hand wash sink for whole bar area.
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/. Inside bar on south side has been expanded and no application or plans have been submitted. Plans were not in OnBase for extended bar. Also Bar expended additional 40 feet, no hand wash sink added to ice holding beverage station area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. North side inside bat, interior of ice machine ice bin deflector soiled.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Electrical, gas and ansel lines soiled, dust, grease and debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. South side indoor bar women's restroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen cook line area
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. South side grease receptacle area heavily soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Unde4 3 comp sink in north side inside bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the fryer unit and grill soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind 3 compartment sink sink and near window ac unit.
Feb 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Pesticide strip present in food prep area. Roach trap with dead roaches present stored on food prep table of kitchen, relocated by employee
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Gray water just level with floor drains at 3 compartment sink and mop sink, if Stress test on line where to be performed, floor drains would over flow.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of sanitizer and 409 hooked on milk crates holding liquor, moved, corrected by bar keeper
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No quat test strips available at outside bar to test sanitizer solution in 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar beverage gun, outside bar and northside bar both soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at south side inside bar not accessible, c02 tanks blocking access, only hand wash sink for whole bar area.
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/. Inside bar on south side has been expanded and no application or plans have been submitted. Plans were not in OnBase for extended bar. Also Bar expended additional 40 feet, no hand wash sink added to ice holding beverage station area
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided dish soap to kitchen hand wash sink, south side inside bar, not paper towels or soap at hand wash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. North side inside bat, interior of ice machine ice bin deflector soiled.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Electrical, gas and ansel lines soiled, dust, grease and debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. South side indoor bar women's restroom.
Dead roaches on premises. Glue trap on prep table with 3 dead roaches, 2 dead roaches observed on floor were chemicals are stored. Per dist office, next day callback required.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen cook line area
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. South side grease receptacle area heavily soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Unde4 3 comp sink in north side inside bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the fryer unit and grill soiled
Plumbing system in disrepair.faucet hot water side of mop sink leaking water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind 3 compartment sink sink and near window ac unit.
Nov 1, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine interior
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - indoor bar - men's restroom
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - mens restroom - indoor bar
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Heavy dust in air handler area/hallway
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Approximately 10 ants on the bar countertop and soda gun nozzle, indoor bar. 3 on the outdoor bar countertop
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine interior
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - indoor bar - men's restroom
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Orange substance outdoor bar
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Lid open and garbage overflowing
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Broccoli cheddar, green beans, cooked meat, top shelf of double true cooler
Heavy grease on the ground outside back kitchen door
Hole in or other damage to wall/ceiling. - Indoor bar, wall under three compartment sink. - ceiling next to air handler
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over reach in cooler in hallway to dancehall area
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Sleeping area in mop sink room. Mop sink covered. Pillow, sheets, blanket,
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - mens restroom - indoor bar
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Bar, kitchen back doors
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Heavy dust in air handler area/hallway
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.