Kilos Bar & Grill

7452 W Grover Cleveland Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34446
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Kilos Bar & Grill three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Kilos Bar & Grill is from Apr 17, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “establishment operating without a license” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Kilos Bar & Grill's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Nov 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored above flour tortillas, sodas and produce. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. 2 chest freezers added in store room Slicer table added in kitchen near rear door Hot well table added near back door adjacent to flat grill SW most window behind bar no air curtain operator states window will remain closed Ice well/scoop station near western wall/ice bin, bag in box station adjacent Prep/storage table added under northwestern air curtain window Ice machine added on wall near kitchen entrance in dining room Ice machine added outside near kitchen entrance door **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning items stored in hand sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine added outside, not locked. Operator states ice machine was recently added, will purchase and install lock today **Warning**
08B-62-4
Basic - Worn, torn floors in kitchen. **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Textured ceiling in kitchen/food preparation area
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -cooks line Sandwich cooler lift top lid doesn't lock, insulation panel not properly connected. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -black microwave in kitchen interior soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -broken double door reach in cooler, hot well, fryer and ice machine in rear area **Warning**
33-31-5
45
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Observed: 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 http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Currently no seating license **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in bar area **Warning** Priority: High Priority
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. Two Smokers added for cooking chicken wings behind restaurant, no overhead protection, no plans on file. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
51-16-7
Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bar quat sanitizer at 100ppm, operator added tablet to bring up to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
21-08-4
Basic - Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank in in dry storage not secure. Operator secured. **Warning** Priority: Basic
51-11-4
Basic - Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** Priority: Basic
32-12-5
Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee items on table next to oven above food. Operator removed. **Warning** Priority: Basic
40-06-5
Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen employee no hair restraint. **Warning** Priority: Basic
13-03-4
Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign on cook line **Warning** Priority: Basic
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Dry storage shelves made of particle board, not sealed, smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable. **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-47-4
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Beginning growth of mold like substance on plastic guard in ice machine. **Warning** Priority: Basic
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kilos Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kilos Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 17, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kilos Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “establishment operating without a license” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kilos Bar & Grill.

How does Kilos Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Homosassa?

Kilos Bar & Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Homosassa average of 87.

Has Kilos Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kilos Bar & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kilos Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.