OZONA BREWING COMPANY
315 ORANGE ST, Palm Harbor FL 34683 · 847-977-9214
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/01/2025. Operator renewed at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to store bowl. Operator removed bowl from sink
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Closed board lining bottom of deep fryers and stovetop. Knives stored in between folded cardboard.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knife block in use in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of butter and water unlabeled in kitchen.
Apr 3, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in kitchen
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm, set up 3 compartment sink, quaternary sanitary 200ppm
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in kitchen
Aug 12, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) above fill line in flip top cooler over night per employee. No temperatures taken today. See stop sale.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for Daren and Jennifer who have all worked at establishment for more than 60 days per employee. Only certificate observed for Danielle.
Jun 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/01/2025. Operator renewed at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) above fill line in flip top cooler over night per employee. No temperatures taken today. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle caps in handwash sink in the kitchen. Employee removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/. Operator submitted plans on 4/25/25. Ice machine was relocated to the bar. Freezer is now where ice machine was located on the plans. Spoke with Sean in plan review who made changes.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for Daren and Jennifer who have all worked at establishment for more than 60 days per employee. Only certificate observed for Danielle.
Mar 18, 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/. establishment added 2 fryers, a flat top grill, a hot plate and a stand up freezer no plan review.
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 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/. establishment added 2 fryers, a flat top grill, a hot plate and a stand up freezer no plan review.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.all food removed from its original container must be labeled with common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.