TABBY'S BAR AND GRILL
800 US 27 S, Lake Placid FL 33852
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
JAN 24
OCT 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad (53F - Cold Holding) out since 11:30. Operator removed.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in women's bathroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in n men's bathroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at dishwasher.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Light covers soiled in kitchen.
Dec 10, 2025□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in men's bathroom and at bar walk in cooler.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at pizza oven, behind coolers.
Hole in or other damage to wall at triple sink and dishwasher.
Dec 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw hamburger (60F - Cold Holding); Beef tips (63F - Cold Holding); NY strip (63F - Cold Holding), operator removed from service voluntarily discarding. Operator unplugged and defrosted.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw hamburger (60F - Cold Holding); Beef tips (63F - Cold Holding); NY strip (63F - Cold Holding), operator removed from service voluntarily discarding. Operator unplugged and defrosted.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in men's bathroom and at bar walk in cooler.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at pizza oven, behind coolers.
Hole in or other damage to wall at triple sink and dishwasher.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. C. Kirk 5/1/22
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized bar ice machine. Operator will replace plastic lip.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in men's bathroom and at bar walk in cooler.
Floor area(s) with water at ice machine in bar.
Food stored on floor: ice on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed ice and stored correctly.
Hole in or other damage to wall at mop sink.
Oct 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in both restrooms.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind equipment, under dishwasher at pizza oven.
Oct 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: in pizza cooler: raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (56F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from service.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: in pizza cooler: raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (56F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from service.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice bucket hanging on sink in wait station. Operator removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in both restrooms.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind equipment, under dishwasher at pizza oven.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit that was out of temperature. Operator placed at location.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp, ham and rice left out to thaw. Operator removed and placed under running water
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad (53F - Cold Holding) out since 11:30. Operator removed.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair: bathrooms.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage and kitchen.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind equipment.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line. Operator placed at location.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: fan in walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at dry rack. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at fry station.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for utensils, and is soiled.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: meatloaf (68F - Cold Holding) left out to thaw, and placed in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. French fries individually packaged not date marked.
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. Operator obtained sign and posted.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: male restroom, storage area and waiting station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at dishwasher area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: in storage area and main kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at drying rack.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at mop sink and dishwasher.
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.