Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill was last inspected on Apr 17, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around eight violations compared to roughly 17 violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor area(s) covered with standing water”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Ponce Inlet facility scores 67, putting Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -gravy 125F inside inadequate double boil(lack of volume of water in basin container) for more than 3 hours per manager , manager discarded and replaced **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -bee like insect inside bar area, advising operator of benefits to installing air curtains above windows to help prevent/mitigate flying insects in semi-enclosed areas.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can placed in front of hand sink at end of cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cup with no handle used to dispense ice. -advised to use ice scoop
14-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -warewashing area in back
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of ice inside walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -labels stuck to lexans and other plastic bins in warewashing area
16-46-4
Basic - Screen in window/overhead protection torn/in poor repair. -near ice machine
36-60-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -from dish machine- not plumbed above/into drain
29-03-4
43
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
47
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -substance stuck to interior of soda guns behind cone -portions of interior of small ice machine at bar - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -soap dispenser not conveniently located in area around designated hand wash sink in server area - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
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. -amber, larry - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Flooring in disrepair. -interior dining area, flooring in some areas with apparent water damage - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -designated handwash sink in server station, sign is not at sink -sink in side prep room next to mechanical slicer - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -debris on shelving, side storage room -interior/bottom surface of reach in cooler inside bar - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -leak under pipe below hand sink at entrance to cookline near back door - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
61
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chili 123-129F, inside double pan at steam table with apparent inadequate water level to maintain steam for temperature control. Employee stated placed on line 30 minutes prior, reheated to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -diced tomatoes, crema, sliced cheese, cut lettuce, shredded cheese 53-57F inside cooler across from flat top grill. Employee stated unit was emptied after equipment failed overnight, placed inside cooler less than 1 hour prior. Product moved to other cooler to safely cool down. -manager placed top side of cooler onto time as public health control for 4 hours **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw comminuted beef stored above pork roast inside walk in cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef above cooked crab legs on speed rack inside walk in cooler. -raw shell eggs stored above condiments/sauces on rack inside walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -2 small flies around cookline **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -pico de gallo
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -substance stuck to interior of soda guns behind cone -portions of interior of small ice machine at bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -designated hand wash sink in server area at end of cookline with food debris inside of strainer/sink stopper.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -soap dispenser not conveniently located in area around designated hand wash sink in server area
31B-03-4
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. -amber, larry
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to dispense paprika from bulk container
14-01-5
Basic - Clean bowls, plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -above steam table in back, debris on top plates
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -employee stacking wet dishes on storage rack
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -server station at end of cookline, near floor drain and beverage station -pooled in front of walk in coolers
36-22-4
Basic - Flooring in disrepair. -interior dining area, flooring in some areas with apparent water damage
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of soda bibs stored on floor next to storage rack **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -designated handwash sink in server station, sign is not at sink -sink in side prep room next to mechanical slicer
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -debris on shelving, side storage room -interior/bottom surface of reach in cooler inside bar
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -numerous
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -door propped open near cookline, flies present -gap beneath double wooden doors connecting to prep area **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -drain from dish machine.
29-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -leak under pipe below hand sink at entrance to cookline near back door
29-11-4
16
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -cook handled portioned raw meat prior to changing gloves to finish plating cooked ready to eat food
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting boards on makeline coolers across from frywrs
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
16-32-5
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. -at bar countertop **Corrected On-Site**
35A-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -inside dish pit, manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -near dish machine
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -near side door at end of cookline
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -womens restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dust build up on fan cover above 3 compartment sink
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -from hose on splitter
29-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -area near 3 compartment
36-22-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -wrist watch worm by cook handling food
13-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
37
Nov 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -frozen condensation from air conditioner above stored crab legs, contamination evident. Manager discarded
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottles of sani tablets stored above hand sink, and next to bottled food stored above lowboy on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior heads of soda guns in bar
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink at end of cook line
31B-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -dry food storage room
38-07-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. -crab legs inside walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-52-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -double door near ice machine in back -side door near end of cookline
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile/areas with gapsmissing in back.
36-36-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under hand wink
29-11-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed in the back prep area.
36-04-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -old tanks around walk in -some not chained in dry storage
51-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
39
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
10
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -fish dip 48F, manager states less than 1 hour. Loaded well above manufacturer fill line inside pans. Manager lessened batch level and moved into other unit to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sinks used to dump ice/beverages
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters.
01C-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -double swimming doors next to ice machine
35B-01-4
50
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor with large hole/and/or in disrepair. -warewashing area - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters -soda gun bolsters -surface of extenguishers -surface of hot holding equipment - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed inside ware-washing area - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
36-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind cook top - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill.
How does Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Ponce Inlet?
Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Ponce Inlet average of 67.
Has Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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