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SET BACK BAR & GRILL

13330 US 19, Hudson FL 34667 · 727-647-6103

Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats69
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6113615
Grade history
NOV 23
MAY 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $460

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2025047356May 12, 2025Jul 17, 2025$300
3--2024018277Jan 25, 2024May 13, 2024$160

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food-contact surface: The soda gun at the bar is soiled with slime; the fan in the walk-in cooler is soiled with dust or a mold-like substance; and one fryer basket is soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips at tue bar expired on 8/2024.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in the kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Several carbon dioxide tanks in the kitchen not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Interior of the microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Across from the three compartment sink.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
May 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In refrigerator in kitchen, raw hamburger patties over produce, operator moved hamburgers to bottom
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerator in bar - shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); Colby jack cheese (53F - Cold Holding) (Bloody Mary skewers) operator moved from walk in cooler to refrigerator 2 hours ago, operator discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Lara B.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dedra, Jada
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Cooks burgers to order, inspector provided consumer advisory and manager posted
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Across from 3 compartment sink
Basic/22-08-4
Jan 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · No proof of food manager for the establishment at time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · No proof of food manager for the establishment at time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint
Floors not maintained smooth and durable by kitchen rear exit door. Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable in kitchen.
Basic/36-11-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in front of bag in the box station in kitchen.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in bar area. Discussed with operator.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Floors not maintained smooth and durable by kitchen rear exit door. Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable in kitchen.
Basic/36-11-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's bathroom.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Uncovered utensils stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash to the right of the three compartment sink.
Basic/08B-54-4/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.