Earl's Hideaway Lounge
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Earl's Hideaway Lounge has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Sebastian average 77, so Earl's Hideaway Lounge trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nina **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets pizza make table Food debris bottom reach in freezer tiki hut
23-03-4
70
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat sliced deli meats and cheese. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
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. Milk opened yesterday **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nina
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Outside machine covered
22-20-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen Philly steaks reach in freezer hut **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food Raw burger over hot dogs and sauces **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board grill hut **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer door and gasket grill hut
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler. Gatorade **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt or sugar
02D-01-5
64
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at outside hut Can opener blade **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Meatballs walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By pizza oven
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in chest freezer Fan walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
58
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Can opener blade needs cleaned 2. Wire shelf next to ice bin 3. Soda guns in bar near stage - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped coffee in hand wash sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Erica,Alison,Patricia,Chris - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in Parmesan cheese bin in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
67
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler next to griddles: ham (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); pork roll (51F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (54F - Cold Holding); shelled raw eggs (52F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flip top cooler next to griddles: ham (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); pork roll (51F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (54F - Cold Holding); shelled raw eggs (52F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touching bread for immediate service, advised to wash hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Can opener blade needs cleaned 2. Wire shelf next to ice bin 3. Soda guns in bar near stage
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped coffee in hand wash sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Erica,Alison,Patricia,Chris
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in Parmesan cheese bin in walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In kitchen on wire rack **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
39
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in hand wash sink. Removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in center building kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in soiled container. Cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Gaskets on pizza cooler are in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. To scoops with handles in ice. Both removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peel on oven. Removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At center tiki bar. Sign posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler at bar.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to mixer. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Earl's Hideaway Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Earl's Hideaway Lounge on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Earl's Hideaway Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Earl's Hideaway Lounge.
How does Earl's Hideaway Lounge compare to other restaurants in Sebastian?
Earl's Hideaway Lounge most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebastian average of 77.
Has Earl's Hideaway Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Earl's Hideaway Lounge have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Earl's Hideaway Lounge 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 Earl's Hideaway Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Earl's Hideaway Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.
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