Drifters Route 1

1130 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill, FL 32117

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Dec 7, 2023

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Drifters Route 1, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 7, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Drifters Route 1's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 7, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Holly Hill restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 7, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken in storage area.

36-03-4

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli meats (sliced ham and sliced turkey) at 50°f in reach in cooler.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli meats (sliced ham and sliced turkey) at 50°f in reach in cooler.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit, side by side refrigerator.

05-05-4

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Deli meats in reach in cooler.

02C-06-5

Basic - Faucet at hand sink in disrepair. Difficult to turn on/off water.

29-09-4

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at mop sink eliminating required air gap.

29-45-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

27-16-4

02C-06-5

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling vent at cookline soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen under shelving.

36-73-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.

10-12-5

Basic - Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

38-07-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, white refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris: hand wash sink.

23-03-4

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Spray hose at sink lower than flood rim of sink.

29-37-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bins of raw chicken wings stored over pickle buckets in walk in cooler.

08A-05-6

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. Ham and turkey in refrigerator.

02C-03-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

29-49-6

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease/debris under cooking equipment.

36-73-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Drifters Route 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Drifters Route 1 on file is from Dec 7, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Drifters Route 1?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Drifters Route 1.

How does Drifters Route 1 compare to other restaurants in Holly Hill?

Drifters Route 1 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Holly Hill average of 75.

Has Drifters Route 1's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Drifters Route 1 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Drifters Route 1 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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