Kalua Beach Bar

181 S Joanna, Tavares, FL 32778
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
32
Score
High Risk

Kalua Beach Bar is a restaurant located at 181 S Joanna, Tavares, FL.

Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.

13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
32
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
32
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
43
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
43
Apr 23, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
30
Oct 25, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
32
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
41
Dec 13, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
90
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
90
Violations — Mar 4, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler across from cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at the bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in the kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets across from cook line. Upright white freezer gaskets. Fan guard in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from cook line. Upright white freezer interior. Interior drinks cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water faucet is leaking.
29-11-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. Raw Chicken (49F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior. Raw Chicken (49F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cuttings boards in the kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with cleaning pan and rag. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing some date of birth.
53B-10-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)