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PAPA WILLIES BAR AND GRILL

4105 N LECANTO HWY, Beverly Hills FL 34465

Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1901010
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
JUN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen area
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $920

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023002732Nov 30, 2022Feb 22, 2023$320
3--2023003307Dec 19, 2022Feb 22, 2023$400
3--2020000725Nov 14, 2020Jan 31, 2020$200

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Feb 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Can opener blade rusted Multiple cutting boards soiled throughout kitchen
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kitchen manager Tracy
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Feb 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 8 high priority.

8 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen from dining room area and placed gloves on to prepare food. Discussed with employee who removed gloves and washed hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Bartender touched face and hair then touched beverage glasses in bar area. Operator removed glasses to be washed.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cocktail sauce in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Rice dated 2/11 Beef dated 2/11
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee shucked raw oysters then touched tickets and items on expo line shelf without washing hand. Discussed with employee who washed his hands.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese pizza at front pizza area. In front pizza cooler, items held in cooler overnight. Manager states they do not do temperature monitoring. See stop sale. cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (52F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front pizza cooler, items held in cooler overnight. Manager states they do not do temperature monitoring. See stop sale. cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (52F - Cold Holding) On counter at cook line in breading station- raw chicken strip (51F - Cold Holding); raw fish filet (54F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza prep area. See stop sale. cheese pizza (91F - Hot Holding)
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Can opener blade rusted Multiple cutting boards soiled throughout kitchen
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dish machine area storing dishes. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kitchen manager Tracy
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line area
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Soap squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish machine area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees beverages on prep tables/shelves throughout kitchen.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic spray chemical and container of medicine stored on top of ice machine near walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in pizza station area. Operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Some clam and oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Jun 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale At dry storage area- 1 dented can of red kidney beans - see stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw ground beef stored over raw pork - operator removed and stored properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At pizza station reach in cooler-shredded cheese 49F - cold holding Diced ham 49F- cold holding, sliced sausage 49F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator moved food to walk in cooler- to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At glass reach in cooler - container of milk opened 3 days ago not date marked- operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- by dishwashing area- handwashing sink- operator provided.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with oyster consumer advisory, operator printed and posted.
Intermediate/02A-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees glasses stored on cutting board in pizza prep area. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at server station
Basic/31B-04-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door vertical reach in cooler in prep area
Basic/14-33-4
May 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/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. Operator states no employees currently have food handler training
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler not date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Pink mold like growth on interior plastic guard of ice machine
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator confirmed company name and location.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on cook line shelf with items for service. Operator removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Buckets of food items on floor in Walk-in-Cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Multiple items uncovered in Walk-in-Cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rags inside hand wash sink near dish area. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior guard of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean knives stored between equipment. Operator removed.
Basic/24-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in prep area of kitchen. Operator removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Soiled apron stored on dry storage shelf near food items. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cooks line without hair restraint
Basic/13-02-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor Behind/under equipment in kitchen soiled -walk in cooler and freezer floors soiled
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry storage area
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor. Buckets of food stored on walk in cooler floor
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs on soiled speed rack in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Basic/10-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves, walls, ceiling and fan guards soiled -cooks line reach in coolers have soiled/damaged gaskets -behind nozzles on soda fountain in server area has mold like growth -soda gun holster behind bar soiled -can storage rack in prep area soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler near walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Stored food not covered. Ice tea in server area uncovered. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles in kitchen and server area
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 7, 2023 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 7, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 6, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen area
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cooked beef in vertical reach in cooler in cook line area. Operator corrected shelves.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzle in bar area
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager Catlyn
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler with out dates including cooked meats
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish filets in reach in cooler in cook line area
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. In cook line area Opened employee beverages in reach in cooler storing dressings
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag above clean plates on rack in pizza prep area
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in cook line area wearing bracelets while preparing food
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in cook line area preparing food
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles in kitchen and server area
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in cook line area Hand wash sink in dish machine area No soap at hand wash sink in dish machine area Provided operator with signs, operator hung signs Operator refilled soap dispenser
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior area of soda nozzle on beverage machine
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. No running water at chicken wings thawing in 3 compartment sink. Operator turned water on.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning

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.