Cool Vibes Pub and Grub
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
78
Score
Cool Vibes Pub and Grub appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Kenneth City restaurants, the typical score is 61; Cool Vibes Pub and Grub is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle in bar area containing all purpose cleaner not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle all purpose cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on right reach-in cooler door in kitchen.
23-03-4
78
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Dec 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
55
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete floors in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease around equipment on cook line Cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain line for soda gun clogged behind bar, positioned over drink ice
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar
29-49-6
78
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw cod fish stored above open bag of corn dogs in upright freezer on cooks line.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to faucet missing vacuum breaker at mop sink located outside in rear of establishment.
29-42-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both oven panels are missing.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors in kitchen not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in wall in at kitchen entrance.
36-24-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in kitchen area.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers doors on cooks line are soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Unwrapped single-serve forks are presented with food contact surface facing up in bar area. Operator inverted forks. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
50
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over chicken in reach in cooler on cook line . Employee moved eggs to bottom shell. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No Vacuum breaker at mop sink outside back.
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on any food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel basket in front of hand sink at bar area. Employee moved basket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
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. Emailed operator information.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar soiled with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 at bar area not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple coolers at bar area have standing water.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes, cases of water and liquor mix on the floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Straws at bar area not wrapped. Employee moved straws off the bar counters **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
35
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Threw spray bottles holding cleaning products sitting in top of ice machine. Inspector informed employee and products were moved to designated area **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to back exit has employee book bag sitting in it. Inspector informed employee and book bag was moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Bar tender running food to customers does not have proof of employee training. Employee stated they are servsafe certified but does not have proof with her.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep cutting boards stained with food debris and brown mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tank to right of ice holder behind bar not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean spatulas stored between back of 3 compartment sink and wall. Inspector informed employee and items were moved to designated storage area **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food found in reach in cooler below microwave. Inspector informed employee and food was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee radio sitting on shelf next to clean dish area. Inspector informed employee and Ian was moved below away from clean dishes **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled between coolers and cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Excessive brown standing water in reach in cooler behind bar next to beer tap.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth at bar not stored in sanitizer between uses.
21-12-4
41
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Excessive dust on hood and accumulating heavy grease. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Owner informed inspector that maintenance will be here next week about cleaning the grease and dust accumulation. **Time Extended**
36-68-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cool Vibes Pub and Grub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cool Vibes Pub and Grub on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cool Vibes Pub and Grub?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cool Vibes Pub and Grub.
How does Cool Vibes Pub and Grub compare to other restaurants in Kenneth City?
Cool Vibes Pub and Grub most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Kenneth City average of 61.
Has Cool Vibes Pub and Grub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cool Vibes Pub and Grub have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cool Vibes Pub and Grub 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 Cool Vibes Pub and Grub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cool Vibes Pub and Grub is inspected around two times per year on average.
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