Adams Anglers Reef Package & Lounge
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
70
Score
Adams Anglers Reef Package & Lounge has been inspected five times since 2023. Adams Anglers Reef Package & Lounge was last inspected on Dec 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Adams Anglers Reef Package & Lounge's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dish soap over napkins in storage. Operator will store correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection.. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the kitchen, and ladies room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture at sink in female restroom. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind line. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in bar and pool table area. **Warning**
33-31-5
32
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ J. Adams
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. B. Bean
53B-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken prepared two days ago not labeled. Operator date marked item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at air ducts at line.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Adams Anglers Reef Package & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Adams Anglers Reef Package & Lounge on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Adams Anglers Reef Package & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Adams Anglers Reef Package & Lounge.
How does Adams Anglers Reef Package & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Moore Haven?
Adams Anglers Reef Package & Lounge most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Moore Haven average of 82.
Has Adams Anglers Reef Package & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Adams Anglers Reef Package & Lounge have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Adams Anglers Reef Package & Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Adams Anglers Reef Package & Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Adams Anglers Reef Package & Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.
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