Bts Pub and Liquor Lounge
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
100
Score
Bts Pub and Liquor Lounge has been inspected four times since 2023. On Aug 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “no plan review submitted” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Brooksville average 90, so Bts Pub and Liquor Lounge is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping in liquor cabinet behind main bar area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawl underneath reach-in cooler in bar area to the left of the handwash sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Operator is working on a solution in getting the annual well water testing report and is working with the landlord's property management. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor bar and patio area with two refrigerators, hand wash sink added behind establishment, outdoor cooking area added with gas grill, flat grill and overhead coverage. Operator is completing application to submit to plan review. Discussed in depth with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator does not have food handler certificates for employees. Only one employee, Dawn N., has been with establishment for more than 60 days. Bri, Tara, and Kelsey have been at the establishment for less than 2 months. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed same style ceiling (corrugated metal) in outdoor bar area. Discussed in depth with operator in requirement for being smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in kitchen near water heater and 1 dead roach in bar area near liquor cabinet in bar area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar underneath equipment and at entrance to bar near rear exit door. Operator is working on finding tiles to repair in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
47
Mar 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment licensed for 45 seats, currently operating with 65 seats **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
28-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hand sink in outdoor bar area inoperable **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outdoor bar and patio area with two refrigerators, hand wash sink added behind establishment, outdoor cooking area added with gas grill, flat grill and overhead coverage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
27-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling above trot door bar area is corrugated metal, not smooth and easily cleanable **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar area under equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes under three compartment sink leaking **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment licensed for 45 seats currently operating with 65 seats **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed for 45 seats, currently operating with 65 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
43
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in bar area. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning**
27-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink in bar with a strainer in the sink. Employee removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed fryer in kitchen/prep area and three compartment middle section of the sink being used as a handwash sink. The sink is currently undergoing repairs. The operator plans to have an air fryer and remove the fryers from the establishment. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bts Pub and Liquor Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bts Pub and Liquor Lounge on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bts Pub and Liquor Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bts Pub and Liquor Lounge.
How does Bts Pub and Liquor Lounge compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?
Bts Pub and Liquor Lounge most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooksville average of 90.
Has Bts Pub and Liquor Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bts Pub and Liquor Lounge have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bts Pub and Liquor Lounge 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 Bts Pub and Liquor Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bts Pub and Liquor Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.
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