HIDDEN TREASURE RUM BAR & GRILL
4940 S PENINSULA DR UNIT A, Ponce Inlet FL 32127 · 386.761.9271
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -2 small flies around cookline
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021033725 | Jul 6, 2021 | Nov 22, 2021 | — |
| 4--2021008573 | Dec 10, 2020 | Jul 15, 2021 | $1,500 |
| 4--2019064086 | Nov 25, 2019 | Jan 13, 2021 | $400 |
| 4--2020039780 | Jul 28, 2020 | Aug 21, 2020 | $400 |
| 4--2019049938 | Sep 24, 2019 | Nov 21, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found -bee like insect inside bar area, advising operator of benefits to installing air curtains above windows to help prevent/mitigate flying insects in semi-enclosed areas.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -gravy 125F inside inadequate double boil(lack of volume of water in basin container) for more than 3 hours per manager, manager discarded and replaced
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can placed in front of hand sink at end of cook line
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Cup with no handle used to dispense ice. -advised to use ice scoop
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -warewashing area in back
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of ice inside walk in cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -labels stuck to lexans and other plastic bins in warewashing area
Screen in window/overhead protection torn/in poor repair. -near ice machine
Water draining onto floor surface. -from dish machine- not plumbed above/into drain
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -3 small flies inside prep area outside of kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -coleslaw, jasmine rice
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -batter station 70F, manager stated using on a rotation based upon time. Provided written time procedures, advised operator that a written policy must be kept on site for using time as public health control
Equipment in poor repair. -rusted wire racks in air drying station
Food stored on floor. -bags of ice
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -substance stuck to interior of soda guns behind cone -portions of interior of small ice machine at bar
No soap provided at handwash sink. -soap dispenser not conveniently located in area around designated hand wash sink in server area
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. -amber, larry
Flooring in disrepair. -interior dining area, flooring in some areas with apparent water damage
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -designated handwash sink in server station, sign is not at sink -sink in side prep room next to mechanical slicer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -debris on shelving, side storage room -interior/bottom surface of reach in cooler inside bar
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -leak under pipe below hand sink at entrance to cookline near back door
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -2 small flies around cookline
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef above cooked crab legs on speed rack inside walk in cooler. -raw shell eggs stored above condiments/sauces on rack inside walk in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw comminuted beef stored above pork roast inside walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -diced tomatoes, crema, sliced cheese, cut lettuce, shredded cheese 53-57F inside cooler across from flat top grill. Employee stated unit was emptied after equipment failed overnight, placed inside cooler less than 1 hour prior. Product moved to other cooler to safely cool down. -manager placed top side of cooler onto time as public health control for 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chili 123-129F, inside double pan at steam table with apparent inadequate water level to maintain steam for temperature control. Employee stated placed on line 30 minutes prior, reheated to 165F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -substance stuck to interior of soda guns behind cone -portions of interior of small ice machine at bar
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -designated hand wash sink in server area at end of cookline with food debris inside of strainer/sink stopper.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -soap dispenser not conveniently located in area around designated hand wash sink in server area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -pico de gallo
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. -amber, larry
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to dispense paprika from bulk container
Clean bowls, plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -above steam table in back, debris on top plates
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -employee stacking wet dishes on storage rack
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -server station at end of cookline, near floor drain and beverage station -pooled in front of walk in coolers
Flooring in disrepair. -interior dining area, flooring in some areas with apparent water damage
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of soda bibs stored on floor next to storage rack
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -designated handwash sink in server station, sign is not at sink -sink in side prep room next to mechanical slicer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -debris on shelving, side storage room -interior/bottom surface of reach in cooler inside bar
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -numerous
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -door propped open near cookline, flies present -gap beneath double wooden doors connecting to prep area
Water draining onto floor surface. -drain from dish machine.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -leak under pipe below hand sink at entrance to cookline near back door
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -cook handled portioned raw meat prior to changing gloves to finish plating cooked ready to eat food
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting boards on makeline coolers across from frywrs
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. -at bar countertop
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -inside dish pit, manager removed
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -wrist watch worm by cook handling food
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -area near 3 compartment
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -near dish machine
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -near side door at end of cookline
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -womens restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dust build up on fan cover above 3 compartment sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -from hose on splitter
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -frozen condensation from air conditioner above stored crab legs, contamination evident. Manager discarded
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottles of sani tablets stored above hand sink, and next to bottled food stored above lowboy on cookline
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior heads of soda guns in bar
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -old tanks around walk in -some not chained in dry storage
Ceiling tile/areas with gapsmissing in back.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -double door near ice machine in back -side door near end of cookline
Food stored under dripping water line. -crab legs inside walk in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -dry food storage room
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink at end of cook line
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed in the back prep area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under hand wink
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
8 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee on line touched raw chicken with gloves hand, donned new gloves without washing hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored above desert tray inside short cooler in back. Manager moved. -raw beef above cooked sausage inside walk in cooler, manager corrected
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -sour cream
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. -cut tomatoes, coleslaw 45-47F across from cook line. Manager showed temperature log from 11am, advised to monitor line and back up with ice/replace with cold product as needed. Manager iced down seafood, rechecked at 42-43F Sour cream 47F overnight in salad station cooler from overnight, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -hush puppies 118-121F, less than 1 hour under heating element across from line. Manager replaced with fresh product.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -quat 600ppm, manager replaced
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink blocked by chest freezer, slim jim trash can
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quat for sani buckets
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -cook line
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area.
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.
Drain cover(s) missing.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook wearing wristwatch
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -wet pans stacked on top of eachother
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -door at end of cookline
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -area near server station in back
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -coffee ground debris on shelving in server area
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -sani bucket stored on top of chest freezer
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.