Kalua Beach Bar
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
32
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Kalua Beach Bar stretching back to 2022. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to nine violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in Tavares average 66, so Kalua Beach Bar trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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.
View 16 violations
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
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
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
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
32
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from week prior. Raw Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Steak (56F - Cold Holding); Raw burger patty (56F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from week prior Raw Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Steak (56F - Cold Holding); Raw burger patty (56F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of cooking oil I the kitchen Romaine lettuce in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in vooler **Warning**
23-03-4
43
Apr 23, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board at salad station . - white cutting board on make table. - can opener **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: -Operator is currently working on with kitchen manager getting food manager certification.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - glass door reach in cooler in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - lime build up in heat well. - gasket on cold holding units - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - glass door reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: -Operator is replacing with cold holding unit. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under cooking equipment on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
55
Apr 22, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw beef steaks stored over raw fish stored in reach in freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -taco meat (62F - Cold Holding); -cooked chicken (62F - Cold Holding); -buffalo dip (54F- Cold Holding); -queso (54F - Cold Holding); -beef gravy (48F - Cold Holding); -coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding -Per operator all food items as prepared the day prior. - Operator discarded.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw chicken 53° - raw fish 53° - cooked chicken wings 53° - Held over night in glass door reach in cooler. - Operator discarded
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board at salad station . - white cutting board on make table. - can opener **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). **Repeat Violation**
11-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - person preparing food
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - glass door reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under cooking equipment on cooks line
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - bag in box soda - several food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - ice bin at front bar.
10-08-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - lime build up in heat well. - gasket on cold holding units
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - glass door reach in cooler in kitchen area.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
19
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
82
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - chlorine stored next to clean pans on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers and baskets - can opener - All soda nozzles on soda guns **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Miscellaneous items stored in kitchen
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink use to make sour drink in bar area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in kitchen
31B-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
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. - 2 employees working
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - no soap hand sink in kitchen
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - light fixture in kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - glass door reachin cooler in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of all cooking equipment. - exterior of cold holding equipment. - hand filters -exterior of ice Machine -Gasket on all cold holding units - lime build up in heat well **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - exterior door to kitchen
35B-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - hand sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - glass door reaching cooler in kitchen
14-33-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -silverware stored handle end down in kitchen area.
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - all walls in kitchen
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - bottle of water stored on prep table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - makeline door
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. - missing handle on hand sink in kitchen
29-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
14
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Spray bottle of cleaner stored at expo window.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. - cook used 3 compartment sink to wash hands
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers and baskets - white cutting board in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink located next to expo window used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under all cooking equipment in kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - Raw chicken in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -salad station cold holding gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -Hand sink in kitchen area
29-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - glass door cold holding unit in kitchen area.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters - exterior of all cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Hand sink in kitchen area
29-08-4
Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up stored in kitchen area.
24-18-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment.
36-27-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - red cutting board stored in kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Walk-in freezer
08B-47-4
30
Oct 25, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Dec 13, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Reach in cooler door at bar rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
90
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table by window soiled. Cutting board used by cook by fryer soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kalua Beach Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kalua Beach Bar on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kalua Beach Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Kalua Beach Bar.
How does Kalua Beach Bar compare to other restaurants in Tavares?
Kalua Beach Bar most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Tavares average of 66.
Has Kalua Beach Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kalua Beach Bar have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kalua Beach Bar 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 Kalua Beach Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kalua Beach Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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