High Seas Lounge
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited High Seas Lounge 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Winter Haven restaurant scene, where the average is 89, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
95
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee on cook line.
13-03-4
90
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on make employee, employee attained hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.observed in bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
78
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cook line heavily stained with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 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. Operator set up three compartment sink sanitizer tested at 200ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cook line heavily stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potato Boxes on floor in dry storage. Bucket of pickles on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean container in ware washing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In ware washing area.
24-18-4
Basic - Waste receptacle/floor mat/hood filter cleaned in a manner that allows the waste cleaning water to drain onto ground. Water from dishwasher draining on floor. Mop bucket being used to catch waste water from dishwasher. **Warning**
28-03-4
64
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stand up reach in freezer on cook line gasket soiled with food debris. Reach in cooler cutting board on cook line soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At bar area above coffee and tea machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Gave the person in charge a print.out. **Corrected On-Site**
11-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster is soiled in the bar area.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open container of bottled water and therma cup on the shelf with Mayonnaise and pepper sauce on the shelf across from the walk in cooler. Drinks was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black apron on a shelf with clean equipment. Across from the walk in cooler. Apron was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system.
36-62-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was High Seas Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at High Seas Lounge on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at High Seas Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at High Seas Lounge.
How does High Seas Lounge compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?
High Seas Lounge most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Haven average of 89.
Has High Seas Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at High Seas Lounge 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 High Seas Lounge 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 High Seas Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, High Seas Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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