REEF & BEEF
2079 SE HWY 70, Arcadia FL 34266 · 863-990-1433
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 6 small flies in the bar area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed a container of croutons not protected at the salad bar, owner moved croutons under the sneeze guard.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw pork stored over chicken noodle soup, owner moved pork to bottom shelf.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed sneeze guard was up on the salad bar, owner put down.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed two carton of hard shell eggs sitting out on the counter out front for sale, owner stated server brings them from home and sells them, this is from unapproved source. See stop sale
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at the 3-compartment sink in the bar area.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a green like substance on the white guard in the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of rice, owner took out the bowl.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine the chlorine solution read 00ppm, owner changed out the solution it read at 50 ppm.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelet on the cook while preparing food, cook took bracelet off.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in the wait staff area with water in between and not air drying properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in up in the reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Owner closed.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in the red in the bar area.
Aug 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups and pans with water in between not air drying properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed through the kitchen in some areas not smooth or durable.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters in wait station not covered.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher in the bar area, in the red.
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 6 small flies in the bar area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bagged raw chicken over raw fish in the reach in freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler Chicken noodle soup-8/12/25, Cheese sauce-8/4/2025, Sliced chicken-8/11/2025, Hot dogs-8/8/2025 and Bean soup-8/6/2025. See stop sale.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed sneeze guard is up on the salad bar, employee put down.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Products dated past 7 after preparation. Observed in walk in cooler Chicken noodle soup-8/12/25, Cheese sauce-8/4/2025, Sliced chicken-8/11/2025, Hot dogs-8/8/2025 and Bean soup-8/6/2025
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler- Cheese-45F, chicken noodle soup-45F, Hot dogs-45F, Sliced American cheese-44F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed manuel can opener with food debris on the blade.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
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.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with a bracelet on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups and pans with water in between not air drying properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed through the kitchen in some areas not smooth or durable.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee cup in the reach in cooler, employee moved.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters in wait station not covered.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe behind the ice machine.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher in the bar area, in the red.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing behind ice machine and convection oven.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles throughout the kitchen either missing or cracked.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on grass. Pad has been poured, waiting for truck to move the receptacle.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected. Operator moved filters and covered them.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler and in dish area.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate14 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed a bowl of croutons not covered under sneeze guard on salad bar.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat over ready to eat potatoes, operator removed.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at the mop sink outside.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket in kitchen, operator tested and it was 150, operator corrected.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a couple of holes in ceiling over the cook line in kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing behind ice machine and convection oven.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen over cook line peeling.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on grass.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall was bowed behind convection oven.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in white reach in freezer in storage area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs in the women's or men bathrooms in the lounge area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets around walk in cooler door soiled, operator had someone clean it.
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed bowls were not inverted and not protected. Operator corrected.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dusty walk in cooler fans.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed walls in walk in cooler not smooth.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed bucket underneath pipe full of water in the bar area under three compartment sinks.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed salad bar with no sneeze guard or guard has been folded up over top so it is no longer protecting the food. Also Observed croutons and bacon bits stored open and with no cover to protect at buffet. Employee replaced sneeze guard. And placed items uncovered under sneeze guard.
Can opener blade Food-contact surface soiled with food debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Operator states contract is underway to repair floors.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed the hood system operating with only half the filters in place. Operator states the others are being cleaned. Hood system must be fully installation including all filters and operating while cooking equipment is on.
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
Stored food not covered. Observed large bulk bag of sugar with top cut off and sugar open to room and not protected from contamination.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed old food splash on wall beside trash can at wait station.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water pooling on floor under ice bin at wait station. Operator states contract is underway to repair floors and drain lines.
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun holster draining into bucket under counter at bar. Not connected to drain into sewer/ septic system.
Sep 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flying insects in bar ant soda gun holster. Manager cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.Following day callback per K Torbert
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed green beans dater 8/28 in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded. See stop sale.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings in bar at corner and under counter and 1 dropping within 4 feet under soda syrup storage rack. No other droppings observed. Manager cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.Following day callback per K Torbert 246pm
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Held more than 7 days. Beans.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large spoons stored food contact end up in container in hallway.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease under cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of crumbs and dust on shelving at tenderizer area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed unwrapped tea filters at shelving area beside tenderizer.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun holster draining into bucket under counter at bar. Not connected to drain into sewer/ septic system.
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.