OPINIONS LOUNGE
19201 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville FL 34601
Last inspected Dec 9, 2024 · 3 visits since October 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken tenders stored above raw shrimp. Operator corrected shelves.
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. Emailed digital copy to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Keana Cody
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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.
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. 2 cooks 2 servers Emailed digital copy to operator
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over cooked chicken wings in Reach-in-Cooler. Operator moved
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Quart of half and half in bar area not dated with date of opening
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink being used as dump sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage area under shelves
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored above celery in walk in cooler -raw ground beef stored on top of cases of beer in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Equipment in poor repair. Single door white freezer behind kitchen rusted, seal soiled/damaged
Food stored on floor. Pickle bucket on floor in beer cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. In rear beer storage area of kitchen under shelves, hole in wall.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed
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.