Black Bear Holdings
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Black Bear Holdings has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Eustis restaurant, which scores around 82. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at front counter. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by steam table. Operator cleaned. Wall by sandwich station. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fryer. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler. Operator cleaned. Reach in drink cooler gaskets in the kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. Operator cleaned. Reach in drink cooler in the kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at the bar. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
14-17-4
64
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Baked beans in walk in cooler. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at the bar. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. For flour container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over prep area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by three compartment sink and dish washer Floor by ice machine soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Southbend oven in the kitchen. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in ice cream area. Operator put up hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard soiled in walk in cooler. Exterior reach in cooler in dry storage area. Reach in cooler gaskets in dry storage. Exterior fryer
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in dry storage.
22-16-4
58
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Tylenol stored shelf with spices **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored on beer keeg **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board at expo window. - white cutting board on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - smal traces of black substance.
22-20-5
64
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle hanging on 3 compartment sink at front bar. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - all commercially processed sauce bottles stored on cooks line
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - white cutting board on cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of clear liquid stored on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
58
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Electric slicer
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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. 2 new employees **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
64
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Tube of sealant stored above prep table.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow spray bottle at warewash area.
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles and eggs in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Black Bear Holdings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Black Bear Holdings on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Black Bear Holdings?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Black Bear Holdings.
How does Black Bear Holdings compare to other restaurants in Eustis?
Black Bear Holdings most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Eustis average of 82.
Has Black Bear Holdings' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Black Bear Holdings have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Black Bear Holdings 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 Black Bear Holdings inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Black Bear Holdings is inspected around two times per year on average.
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