HUDSON BAR AND GRILL
9821 DENTON AVE, Hudson FL 34667 · 727-233-9200
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in server area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021000595 | Dec 29, 2020 | Feb 9, 2021 | — |
| 3--2020049434 | Oct 22, 2020 | Nov 19, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket recheck (Chlorine 100ppm). The operator added more water.
Interior of the microwave has accumulation grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fan guards in the walk in cooler are soiled with mold-like substance.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface: The fans in the walk-in cooler are soiled with dust and a mold-like substance, and the fan in the kitchen's reach-in refrigerator are soiled with slime.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottle in the server weight station and 1 bottle in the bar area not labeled. The operator labeled the bottles.
Jun 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in server area
Apr 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority10 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee scratched head then touched clean utensils without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with employee and manager
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in server area
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw fish in reach in cooler, chicken moved to bottom shelf
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Mussel tags not in order of last date sold
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not date marked with the date sold
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Blue cutting board Microwave soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in bar has strainer with ice in it stored inside sink, strainer removed from hand sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired 2023
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or soap at hand sink in bar, items put at hand 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/. Ice machine moved in dish area, ice machine added in bar area, plans on file are from previous owners
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. Two employees with no employee training certification that have not been here for 60 days, no reporting agreement, two employees signed agreement
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid in it hanging on rack above clean cups not labeled, employee properly labeled spray bottle
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles throughout the kitchen missing and in disrepair
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle, tongs removed and put in dish area
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Employee refilled sanitizer Ickes, now at 100ppm
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach-in cooler to the right of the fryers. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Mussel tags not marked with last date served. Mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed and posted new license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (45F - Cold Holding) and Cheeecake (46F - Cold Holding) in one door true cooler in the wait station. Operator removed to put in freezer to rapidly cool. Discussed requirement of taking temperatures in each cooler daily, multiple times a day.
Clams and mussel tags not marked with last date served. Clams and mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Discussed proper procedure.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine at 0 ppm with container of chlorine almost empty. Employee switched container, primed machine, and new reading is at 100 ppm.
Mussel tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with operator and employees.
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.