OLD MAN FRANKS SHORE SALOON
1005 S LAKE HOWARD DR, Winter Haven FL 33880 · 941-299-9831
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
MAR 24
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APR 25
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $460
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026018974 | Mar 9, 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 | $300 |
| 3--2025060966 | Apr 14, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/. As of 3/9/26 moved hand washing sink in bar, increase bar size, moved oyster station inside without handwashing, add service area. Denial letter received from plan review Feb. 6, 2026 Repeat ViolationRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint**
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, employee removed tongs off door handles of oven in kitchen area.
Nov 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/. Note on 1/28/2025 plan review denied plans due to CLIENT HAS BEEN GIVEN MULTIPLE DEF LETTERS AND OPPURTUNITIES TO PROVIDE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO SATISFY REQUIREMENTS OF REVIEW. NO FURTHER DOCUMENATION WAS RECEIVED SINCE 07/30/2024 As of 11/13/25 moved hand washing sink in bar, increase bar size, moved oyster station inside without handwashing, add service area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service on floor in stockroom
Jul 23, 2025Call 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 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/. Note on 1/28/2025 plan review denied plans due to CLIENT HAS BEEN GIVEN MULTIPLE DEF LETTERS AND OPPURTUNITIES TO PROVIDE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO SATISFY REQUIREMENTS OF REVIEW. NO FURTHER DOCUMENATION WAS RECEIVED SINCE 07/30/2024
Apr 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/. Note on 1/28/2025 plan review denied plans due to CLIENT HAS BEEN GIVEN MULTIPLE DEF LETTERS AND OPPURTUNITIES TO PROVIDE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO SATISFY REQUIREMENTS OF REVIEW. NO FURTHER DOCUMENATION WAS RECEIVED SINCE 07/30/2024
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler by bar area. Pickle buckets and cocktail sauce. Operator removed from floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ground beef in the hand washing sink in the cook area. Operator removed ground beef.
Food stored on floor. Cases on oysters on the floor in walk-in cooler.
Jan 31, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
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/.
Dec 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Second ice machine. Employee cleaned ice machine. Soda gun nozzle in bar area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand washing sink. Strainer removed.
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/.
Food stored on floor. Cases on walk-in freezer floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes Moved to shelf.
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.