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STANS IDLE HOUR RESTAURANT

221 HARBOR PL, Goodland FL 34140 · 239.394.3041

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats248
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2100002
Grade history
JAN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 1, 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with last date served
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Food stored on floor. There are multiple cases of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There are multiple knives stored between pieces of equipment in the kitchen. Operator removed the knives.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildof grease on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. There is no comparison chart for chlorine sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-36-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.there is a handle less cup in a bowl of buffalo sauce. Operator discarded the cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler raw fish and raw ground beef stored over cooked prime rib. Operator moved the prime rib.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator discarded all oyster tags before 90 days had expired.
Intermediate/01C-02-4
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. All employees have not signed the employee health reporting agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee using a plastic ramekin to scoop hot sauce. Employee replaced the ramekin with a ladle.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. There are bags of onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler raw shrimp and raw shucked oysters are stored over cut lettuce, tomato and onion set ups. Operator moved items to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There are no test strips for chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. Not all employees have read and signed the employee agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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 the oyster advisory.
Intermediate/02A-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. There are multiple cases of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last day served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at bar has no paper towel. Operator provided at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at bar has no soap. Operator provided at time of Inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad prepared the day before has no date mark on it. Operator provided date mark on them.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Onions stored on floor back of kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom of wall behind cook line damaged.
Basic/36-24-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at bar has no sign. Handout provided to Operator.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen floor has food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serving item boxes stored on floor at dry storage. Operator removed them to shelves.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of old food debris on the can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher and triple sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee health reporting agreement, operator had employees begin reading and signing the agreements.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. There are cases of bread and rolls on the floor outside the walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation

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.