Garage Bar

1018 Pennsylvania Ave, St. Cloud, FL 34769

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Garage Bar five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Among St. Cloud restaurants, the typical score is 84; Garage Bar is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in beer cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks.

08A-11-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. No proof for Sam Rivera,

53B-13-5

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Garage Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Garage Bar on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Garage Bar compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?

Garage Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Cloud average of 84.

Has Garage Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Garage Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Garage 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 Garage Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Garage Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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