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OPINIONS LOUNGE

19201 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville FL 34601

Last inspected Dec 9, 2024 · 3 visits since October 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence3701185
Grade history
OCT 23
FEB 24
DEC 24
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Dec 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
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.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/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. Emailed digital copy to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Keana Cody
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
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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.
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. 2 cooks 2 servers Emailed digital copy to operator
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
The state's own report →
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
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
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink being used as dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage area under shelves
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Single door white freezer behind kitchen rusted, seal soiled/damaged
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Pickle bucket on floor in beer cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. In rear beer storage area of kitchen under shelves, hole in wall.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site

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.