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OPEN ROAD BAR

4313 N W HWY 70, Arcadia FL 34266 · 863.494.0140

Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats67
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2400329
Grade history
SEP 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Provided the written procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $640

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2025053957Jun 25, 2025Oct 29, 2025$640

Inspection history

6 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
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed carton of raw hard shell eggs above limes in walk in cooler, operator moved.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink like substance on the white guard in ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed container of juice on the floor in walk in cooler, operator moved.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 12, 2026 · Time Extended
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning/Return visit Jan 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over bottle of egg nog and container of creamer in the walk in cooler, operator moved.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Printed a copy for operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for H. Kade.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Printed a copy for operator signed before end of inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory up, printed a copy for the operator.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back exit door blocked by 2- 2x6 wood as a lock prevention, operator moved.
/46-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Did not observe any certificate for food manager.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 25, 2025 · No proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Intermediate/27-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 25, 2025 · No documentation of well testing report. Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on ice chute guard inside ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Did not observe any certificate for food manager.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Observed only chlorine test strips. Did not observe any quaternary test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Intermediate/27-02-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on ice chute guard inside ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior of the establishment hose bibb next to ac units.
High priority/29-34-4
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. Provided the written procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Provided the document which was completed during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both Men's and Women's restrooms door not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking poster.
Basic/51-13-4

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.