Compass Rose Restaurant & Bar
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Compass Rose Restaurant & Bar has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
“Ice buildup in main banquet walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Valparaiso facility scores 98, putting Compass Rose Restaurant & Bar on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Oyster Bar Walk in cooler
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in main banquet walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
90
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - for new seating and bar area under construction ( adjacent to down stairs kitchen) 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/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: At time of the callback No approved plan review in place for renovations that are underway. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: At time of the callback No approved plan review for renovations . Confirmed with Plan Review. Supervisor Adamson notified **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: Upon callback Plan Review and operator in communication and process ongoing . F237961 // Application # 1765602 9/10/25 PR assigned Ossian Brady **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - for new seating and bar area under construction ( adjacent to down stairs kitchen) 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/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: At time of the callback No approved plan review in place for renovations that are underway. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: At time of the callback No approved plan review for renovations . Confirmed with Plan Review. Supervisor Adamson notified **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - for new seating and bar area under construction ( adjacent to down stairs kitchen) 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/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: At time of the callback No approved plan review in place for renovations that are underway. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - for new seating and bar area under construction ( adjacent to down stairs kitchen) 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/. **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in upstairs walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
86
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top walk in cooler Smoked Tuna 44/45F less than 4 hrs. Iced to facilitate rapid cooling during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
90
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Top kitchen Rear kitchen door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in upstairs walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
90
Dec 20, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three small flying insects observed in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen / cook line dined gloves without washing hands. Discussion conducted with manager reference proper hand washing requirements.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Expo hand wash sink used as dump sink Discussion conducted with manager reference proper use of hand wash sinks - Hand wash only.
31A-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Corner at rear cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Expo worker using cellphone at expo station.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on walk in cooler floor. Compass Rose walk in freezer Multiple boxed foods
08B-38-4
55
Dec 14, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine Sanitizer station set up during the inspection Chlorine 100 ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insects observed in kitchen at time of the inspection.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Two trays of raw pre-shucked oysters do not have a proper label. KM states that oysters shucked 12/13/22 Tag available **Repeat Violation**
01C-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease buildup under back cook line / fry station.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Corner at rear cook line
36-24-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and corners that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door leading to walk in cooler. Both Docs and Compass Rose
35B-01-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Compass Rose Restaurant & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Compass Rose Restaurant & Bar on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Compass Rose Restaurant & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in main banquet walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Compass Rose Restaurant & Bar.
How does Compass Rose Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Valparaiso?
Compass Rose Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Valparaiso average of 98.
Has Compass Rose Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Compass Rose Restaurant & Bar have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Compass Rose Restaurant & 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 Compass Rose Restaurant & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Compass Rose Restaurant & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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