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ROD & REEL PIER

3246 E BAY DR, Holmes Beach FL 34217 · 941-778-1885

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5102943
Grade history
APR 24
JUL 24
AUG 24
NOV 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Apple struddle (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed item in the reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2023005300Jan 24, 2023Feb 22, 2023$400
7--2016011290Feb 19, 2016Apr 5, 2016$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored next to food products on the cook line. Operator moved the bottle.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup on top of the dish machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employe lunch stored unlabeled in their reach in cooler. Operator chose to dispose of the item.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal items stored above the cook line and with the dry goods. Operator removed them.
Basic/40-06-5
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Food stored on floor. Observed cases of pickles and new fryer oil stored on the floor of the kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on their cook line fans.
Basic/36-50-4
The state's own report →
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on the floor in the kitchen. Operator moved fryer oil to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with water damage in dining room at end of bar at kitchen door.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding between reach in coolers.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 28, 2024 · Observed missing cove molding between reach in coolers. Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler in back bar area with missing molding.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 28, 2024 · Observed cooler in back bar area with missing molding. Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall between reach in coolers with green mold like substance.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 28, 2024 · Observed green old like substance on wall between reach in coolers. Time Extended
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef in same pan as sausages.
High priority/08A-08-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole beef 44F, sausage 44F, Breaded chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Breaded pork (50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated item had been in cooler approximately 2 hours. Operator placed item on ice to rapidly cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed 2 door reach in cooler at the end of cooks line with handles soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with water damage in dining room at end of bar at kitchen door.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding between reach in coolers.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler in back bar area with missing molding.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed container of balsamic vinegar stored on the floor. Operator moved balsamic vinegar to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed pan of breading and pan of flour uncovered on shelf in kitchen against wall with microwave on it.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall between reach in coolers with green mold like substance.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed bags of garbage on the ground around shared dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Observed one bag of garbage on the ground at the time of this inspection. Time Extended
Jul 30, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken 50F, veal 50F, pork 50F. shredded mozzarella 50F, German dumplings 50F, heavy cream 50F. Operator voluntarily discarded product. Operator stated that foods where in the cooler since 7/28 and they were having trouble with the doors staying closed.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken 50F, veal 50F, pork 50F. shredded mozzarella 50F, German dumplings 50F, heavy cream 50F. Operator voluntarily discarded product. Operator stated that foods were in the cooler since 7/28 and they were having trouble with the doors staying closed.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of cleaner on clean dish rack. Operator removed cleaner.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with build up of food residue. Operator removed can opener and cleaned and sanitized. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep table. Operator removed drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed bags of garbage on the ground around shared dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef being thawed on food cart. Operator placed beef in cooler to thaw. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black build up on the can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the inner doors of the dish machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a container of bread crumbs. Operator removed the bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and other items stored above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while cooking food on the cook line. Employee removed the watch.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking food without a hair restraint. Employee put on a hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up under the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Basic/36-01-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish and pork being thawed in standing water. Operator tuned on the sink.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a container of household insecticide in the kitchen. Operator disposed of container.
High priority/41-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Apple struddle (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed item in the reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris build up under the ovens.
Basic/36-01-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a spoon buried in a container of sugar. Operator removed spoon.
Basic/10-01-5/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.