Honeybee Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Honeybee Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Honeybee Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Honeybee Restaurant's latest score of 55 falls below the Medley average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed liquid eggs over spring rolls inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored foods as per safety storage requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled by three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and prep table in kitchen. Operator removed knife from crack. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed spring rolls uncovered in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container on dry storage shelf. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water plastic bottles stored on front counter floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Sep 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can stored inside rice container in kitchen. Operator removed can. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed honey chicken container uncovered inside reach cooler. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
82
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over fresh garlic and oil, and sauces containers inside white refrigerator. Operator stored products as per safety protocols. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside thank you bag in reach inside freezer in kitchen. Operator replaced bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed small reach in cooler added inside kitchen.
51-12-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed honey chicken container not date marked inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator honey chicken was cooked last Monday August 25th, 2025. Operator date marked container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups stored inside Salt and rice containers inside kitchen. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in cooler and prep table in kitchen. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
43
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
78
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line.
23-03-4
90
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cut cabbage inside reach in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed roast pork not date marked inside reach in cooler. As per Operator pork was cooked yesterday May 15th, 2024 in the morning. Operator date marked container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plastic containers not inverted on shelf inside kitchen. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
70
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
86
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in white refrigerator inside kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed Operator washing hands at three compartment sink. Operator was told by Inspector to wash hands at a proper hand wash sink. Operator washed hands at a proper hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed fork handle touching yellow rice inside kitchen. Operator removed fork. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets at front of cook line, and at front counter. Operator cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Honeybee Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Honeybee Restaurant on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Honeybee Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Honeybee Restaurant.
How does Honeybee Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Medley?
Honeybee Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Medley average of 81.
Has Honeybee Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Honeybee Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Honeybee Restaurant 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 Honeybee Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Honeybee Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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