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GOVERNORS LOUNGE

10357 STATE RD 52, Hudson FL 34669 · 727-379-5566

Last inspected Oct 7, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6113742
Grade history
OCT 23
FEB 25
OCT 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under ice bin in bar 3 live roaches on gasket of beeer cooler
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2024006122Oct 24, 2023Mar 13, 2024$200

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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 cutting limes with bare hands, discussed wearing gloves to touch ready to eat foods
High priority/09-01-4
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Plastic cutting board dipped in sanitizer then pulled immediately out. Discussed proper sanitization with operator.
High priority/22-50-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Carton of cream in bar cooler, opened 4 days ago, no date, operator put date on carton. discussed proper date marking with operator,
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in bar has beer buckets in it. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bar cooler- heavy cream (44F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium, expired 7/22
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. No proof for 1 employee
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on multiple coolers in bar torn
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 24, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 23, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under ice bin in bar 3 live roaches on gasket of beeer cooler
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 5 dead roaches in sticky trap order ice bin in bar
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on multiple coolers in bar torn
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Case of bottled water on floor in bar, operator moved to shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.