8th Floor Rooftop Bar

600 Us 41, Palmetto, FL 34221

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at 8th Floor Rooftop Bar, the earliest from 2024. 8th Floor Rooftop Bar was last inspected on Apr 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Among Palmetto restaurants, the typical score is 83; 8th Floor Rooftop Bar is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee lunch stored in the bar cooler unlabeled. Operator labeled and separated it. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor around the fryer with food and grease buildup.

36-01-4

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their make table cutting boards heavily grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed: Dishwasher (Temperature 130). Operator had the dishes brought downstairs to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

22-57-6

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the cooks on the line all wearing watches. Operator had them remove them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

13-07-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in 70F degree standing water. **Warning**

10-07-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their make table cutting boards heavily grooved. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks improperly stored. Operator removed them **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed copper alloy cup at use in the bar. Operator disposed of the cups. **Corrected On-Site**

14-02-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop buried in ice. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the floor of the kitchen and bar. Operator placed them up. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Jun 19, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 8th Floor Rooftop Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 8th Floor Rooftop Bar on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does 8th Floor Rooftop Bar compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?

8th Floor Rooftop Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Palmetto average of 83.

Has 8th Floor Rooftop Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 8th Floor Rooftop Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 8th Floor Rooftop Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 8th Floor Rooftop Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 8th Floor Rooftop Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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