Eighteen East - a Restaurant & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2023, Eighteen East - a Restaurant & Bar has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, which has been cited two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Avon Park restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Jan 15, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
May 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the kitchen rusted and pitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods with buildup of grease in the kitchen. Observed the gaskets in the reach in coolers soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged salmon not removed form it packaged before its thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
01B-13-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packaged salmon not removed form it packaged before its thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the plaza dumpster rusted out in the bottom.
33-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
23-03-4
74
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 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.Observed 0 ppm. Operator changed containers and registered at 50 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Observed in reachin cooler , ground beef over fish. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed behind building hose Bibb no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed tuna with instructions to remove, not removed or cut package. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
58
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 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. Found at 0ppm added new chlorine bucket and corrected to 50 ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch raw steaks flipping on grill with bare hands then touch apron and clean prep table and clean utensils and plates without washing hands. **Repeat Violation**
12A-13-4
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. Observed cook pull toasted bread from grill with bare hands. Cook not using gloves at all when inspector arrived. Washed hands and added gloves after instruction.
09-01-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch raw pork then touch cooked scallops without changing gloves and washing hands. Cook removedgloves washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1piece cheesecake (74F - Cold Holding); whole cheesecake (54F - Cold Holding) stored on corner on table at kitchen at room temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old grease and food debris on slicer at kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator had employee open packs. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored on top of cheesecake container in corner table at kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed open bucket of raw potatoes stored on floor in front of handsink. **Repeat Violation**
08B-36-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed cooked chicken strips thawing on corner table at kitchen in plastic bag. Food still under 41F. Operator placed in cooler.
06-06-5
35
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
43
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eighteen East - a Restaurant & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eighteen East - a Restaurant & Bar on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eighteen East - a Restaurant & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Eighteen East - a Restaurant & Bar.
How does Eighteen East - a Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?
Eighteen East - a Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Avon Park average of 76.
Has Eighteen East - a Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eighteen East - a Restaurant & Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Eighteen East - a 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 Eighteen East - a Restaurant & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eighteen East - a Restaurant & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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