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517 N MAIN ST, Trenton FL 32693 · 321-205-3986
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Jug containing eggnog with date mark of 11/20 inside reach-in cooler in bar area.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside reach-in cooler near office: chicken wings (45F-47F - Cooling overnight). The chicken wings are date marked 3/2. Manager stated the chicken wings were cooked the day before and placed into the cooler to cool overnight. All three pans are in deep covered plastic pans and stacked on top of eachother. Stop sale issued.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler near office: chicken wings (45F-47F - Cooling overnight). The chicken wings are date marked 3/2. Manager stated the chicken wings were cooked the day before and placed into the cooler to cool overnight. All three pans are in deep covered plastic pans and stacked on top of eachother.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In-use three compartment sink quaternary 0ppm. Manager manually added sanitizer to the sink, then quaternary 300ppm. Inspector instructed manager to sanitize all dishes that have been washed today.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Case of chafing fuel stored on shelf directly above case of tea and flour in back of dry storage room. Manager removed the chemical from the shelf during this inspection.
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside reach-in cooler near office: chicken wings (45F-47F - Cooling overnight). The chicken wings are date marked 3/2. Manager stated the chicken wings were cooked the day before and placed into the cooler to cool overnight. All three pans are in deep covered plastic pans and stacked on top of eachother. Stop sale issued.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Two vents on ceiling in warewash area soiled with dust.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server cutting pie with watch on wrist.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two sets of tongs stored hanging from oven door handle at cookline. Manager removed the tongs from the handle during this inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open. Employee closed the dumpster during this inspection.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw steaks stored on shelf above peanut butter pie and cups of sauce inside reach-in cooler in storage area. Manager moved all other items away from the steak during this inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Tube containing raw hamburger meat stored on shelf above package of raw bacon inside cooler in hallway near kitchen. Manager moved the raw hamburger meat to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ziplock bag containing frozen meatballs cooked on-site missing date marked on shelf inside freezer in kitchen. Manager stated they were cooked on 9/13 and added the proper date marked during this inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor behind front counter. Employee swept the area during this inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of beer cooler in bar area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in baking area of kitchen soiled with dust.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottles containing hydrogen peroxide and "DayQuil" stored on top of reach-in cooler containing food in hallway near kitchen. Manager removed medicine from top of cooler during this inspection.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Evidence of mop water dumped on ground near back door to kitchen. Empty mop bucket sitting beside puddle and mops hanging to dry over ground on side of building.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on bottom of prep table beside seasonings. Employee moved drink to another shelf during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach-in freezer near kitchen entrance soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to side of pans on clean dish rack in warewash area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain broken out of bottom of mop sink. Manager stated he has a new mop sink and will install it this week.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use gloves stored directly on floor at cookline. Manager placed gloves on shelf during this inspection.
Jul 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing at black hose connection at outdoor mop sink near entrance.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White buildup on interior wall of ice machine on right side.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on shelf beside seasonings in baking area of kitchen. Manager removed drink cup from area during this inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on floor of dry storage room near onion storage shelf.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Two cracked plastic pans on clean dish rack in warewash area of kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Plastic bottles, cans, and paper trash scattered around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelf of prep table in center of dry storage room rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill soiled with grease. Bottom interior of reach-in beet cooler soiled with brown substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of blue painters tape on one plastic pan on clean dish rack in warewash area of kitchen.
Apr 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Zip bag containing raw beef steaks stored above bag of frozen broccoli inside reach-in freezer in kitchen. Manager moved raw beef to a lower shelf during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Two packages of raw bacon stored on shelf above cheese in reach-in cooler door in kitchen. Manager moved raw bacon to bottom shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at both ends of splitter at spigot on corner of building.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of reach-in beer cooler behind bar soiled with brown substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on shelf beside takeout containers and above clean dishes in bar area. Employee removed keys from shelf during this inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage area containing boxed fountain sodas soiled with dirt and/or leaves/debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of labels and blue painter's tape on outside of clear plastic pans on clean dish rack in warewash area. Manager placed pans in warewash area to be recleaned and sanitized.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open beside building. Employee closed dumpster lid during this inspection.
Wood surface not properly sealed. Wood behind three-compartment sink not sealed. Wood behind bar near entrance not sealed.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Jug containing eggnog with date mark of 11/20 inside reach-in cooler in bar area.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of tomatoes with large sharp dent in side of can in dry storage area. Manager discarded can during this inspection.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered the kitchen from the dining area and scooped ice from ice machine without washing hands near warewash area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Zip bag containing raw beef stored on shelf above pita bread inside reach-in freezer door in kitchen. Manager moved raw beef to bottom shelf during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle containing perfume stored on shelf in bar area beside takeout containers and above clean dishes. Manager removed perfume bottle from shelf during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on top of make-table cutting board near cookline. Employee removed drink cup from area during this inspection. Employee drink cup on top of ice machine. Manager removed drink cup from ice machine during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf near fountain machine in kitchen.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster beside building sitting directly on soil.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelf of prep table in kitchen near handwash sink soiled with food debris.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Power drill and tool box stored on table in storage area beside peanut butter and panko. Manager removed drill and toolbox from table during this inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket in hallway near kitchen. Manager hung mipmto dry during this inspection.
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.