KIRBY'S BAR & GRILLE
841 DONALD ROSS RD, Juno Beach FL 33408 · 561.627.8000
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 13 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license - 12/01/23.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $3,240
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024069288 | Sep 25, 2024 | Feb 10, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2024059362 | Aug 22, 2024 | Dec 9, 2024 | $800 |
| 2--2024026827 | Apr 17, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 | $440 |
| 2--2023029207 | Feb 15, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 | $320 |
| 2--2023010593 | Feb 15, 2023 | Jun 5, 2023 | $720 |
| 2--2016043127 | Sep 12, 2016 | Oct 25, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/25.
Dec 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/25.
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.
Dec 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator set up triple sink with chlorine sanitizer 50ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/25.
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.
Dec 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can pineapple juice deeply dented.
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator set up triple sink with chlorine sanitizer 50ppm.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed Employee handling raw fish and seared rare prime rib, replaced gloves and then handled burger buns without washing hands. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/25.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken not in commercial packaging over raw beef at walk in freezer. Raw ground beef over raw fish at flip top cooler on hot line. Operator stored all products properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top by deli slicer: diced tomato salsa (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator returned products to walk in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Educated employee to only wash hands at hand washing sink.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In reach in cooler across flip top cooler - Cole slaw (60F - Cooling) at 1:33; cooling since 1:18 - 55F at 2:47 Observed in a deep covered container in walk in cooler. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed product in walk in freezer to quick chill.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Chlorine sanitizer not labeled by dish machine area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At ice machine by bar.
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. Fish not removed from commercially reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Operator removed from packaging.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked food storage containers being stored by tall stainless reach in freezer.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing, then handled clean/sanitized dishes while removing from dish washer without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled soiled dishes while removing from table and then handled clean utensils, glasses, scooped ice, prepared drinks, picked up plated food without washing hands. Discussed with server who then washed hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemical stored on liquor rail with liquor bottles. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance (bleach/degreaser) not labeled. Operator labeled bottles.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. At cook line, employee washed hands without using soap.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw shrimp stored over onion rings. Not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. At kitchen, employee washed hands at prep sink.
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.
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.
Sep 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot line make table - butter portions (51F-71F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held in make table since 11:00am - operator moved to freezer for quick chill.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing shrimp no hair restraint.
Aug 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - thick sliced cooked prime rib (45F-46F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - thick sliced cooked prime rib (45F-46F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. hot line make table - butter portions (72F - Cold Holding) operator states held under 2 hours in top unit - operator moved to freezer.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kelley Flanagan manager in charge no food managers certification.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table - operator removed.
Apr 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler metal pan containing raw chicken stored over a box of raw beef, operator moved chicken to be stored under beef.
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. Inspector emailed copy of clean up poster to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge is bartender Kelley Flanagan, not certified food manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area hand washing sink no paper towels, operator provided paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar area spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled, operator labeled bottle as containing degreaser, At kitchen area chemical storage area, spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled, operator labeled bottle as containing degreaser.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 2023
Mar 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Jan 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license - 12/01/23.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Jan 25, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license - 12/01/23.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Jan 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license - 12/01/23.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad make table - sliced tomatoes (61F- Cold Holding); white American cheese (63F - Cold Holding); crab dip (61F - Cold Holding); cut romaine lettuce (71F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad make table - sliced tomatoes (61F- Cold Holding); white American cheese (63F - Cold Holding); crab dip (61F - Cold Holding); cut romaine lettuce (71F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine >200ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm); Dishwasher
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
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.