Hurricane Hanks/Hurricane Liquors
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
64
Score
Hurricane Hanks/Hurricane Liquors has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Hurricane Hanks/Hurricane Liquors was last inspected on Dec 22, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Hurricane Hanks/Hurricane Liquors' 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee start to work on cook line without washing her hands. Educated employee on hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. . Observed handwashing sink on cook line with dishes in it. Operator removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line make station with groves and cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of chicken on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved chicken to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator changed chlorine sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer now at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
64
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun in bar area with build-up of soil. Operator cleaned soda gun. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents through out kitchen with a build up of soil and dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed wonton s and tortilla chips on shelf in kitchen next to salad station uncovered. Operator covered wontons and tortilla chips. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
82
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and broken floor tile at entrance to the walk-in.
36-17-5
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature/pressure gage working.
16-38-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ceiling vents in kitchen area solid with excess grease and dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding separated from wall in dish area.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear containers stacked on table under slicer. Operator removed containers to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
78
Aug 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Owner called the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Par cooked bacon 94F stored at room temperature on the cook line. Owner stated the bacon had been in hot holding for approximately 1 hour. Employee fully cooked the bacon 155F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature in the three compartment sink. Employee placed the chicken under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hurricane Hanks/Hurricane Liquors last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hurricane Hanks/Hurricane Liquors on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hurricane Hanks/Hurricane Liquors?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hurricane Hanks/Hurricane Liquors.
How does Hurricane Hanks/Hurricane Liquors compare to other restaurants in Holmes Beach?
Hurricane Hanks/Hurricane Liquors most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Holmes Beach average of 80.
Has Hurricane Hanks/Hurricane Liquors' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hurricane Hanks/Hurricane Liquors have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hurricane Hanks/Hurricane Liquors 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 Hurricane Hanks/Hurricane Liquors inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hurricane Hanks/Hurricane Liquors is inspected around three times per year on average.
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