Kiwi's Pub and Grill/Silver Fern Lounge
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
41
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Kiwi's Pub and Grill/Silver Fern Lounge, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Altamonte Springs average 76, so Kiwi's Pub and Grill/Silver Fern Lounge trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 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 catfish out of its original packaging over bagged cheese and egg roll wrapes in reach in freezer by dishwasher
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meat on shelf in walk in cooler. Opened 4/14 per operator.
02C-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup on tarter sauce. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several Ceiling tiles in kitchenwhere plumbing lines run through has openings
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish storage shelf
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of pickles on floor in walk in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Spice shelf -Gaskets in cooler by walkin cooler -sides of grill and fryer Top shelf above prep cooler Shelf above prep area on line with clean plates
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -bottom Interior of freezer by dishwasher
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In prep cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leakong from reach in cooler by walk in cooler
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. on squeeze bottle sauces above prep cooler
02D-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of microwave
22-08-4
41
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -interior of machine has build up of debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease build up on floors under cooking equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -FRP does not reach ceiling, exposed cinder block wall above. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
82
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -bottom of back door near dish machine rusting. No vermin or environmental contamination present. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -exposed cinder block, FRP in disrepair on back wall near back door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
90
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomato (44F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (44F - Cold Holding) in lift top cooler across from grill less than 4 hours. -raw chicken (46F-Cold Holding) in drawer under grill less than 4 hours. Gap between side of drawer and gasket. -FOS (44F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); noodles (46F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours in walk-in cooler. Per operator, door open frequently. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -bottom of back door near dish machine rusting. No vermin or environmental contamination present.
35B-01-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -exposed cinder block, FRP in disrepair on back wall near back door.
36-30-4
78
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -FOS prepared 9/22. Operator discarded.
01B-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -slight build up of soil on walls and back of ice machine bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -tip.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled with food debris behind cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -squeeze bottle lids on cook line soiled. Corrected on site. -door frame of right side upright freezer soiled. -table under charbroiled soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in cooler drawers under charbroiled soiled.
22-16-4
67
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open box of raw Philly steaks above free Cb fries in upright freezer. Open box moved to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink across from walk-in cooler clogged, full of soiled water, blocked by fryer filter. Per operator, plumber has been notified.
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in slaw container in walk-in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -blue cutting board at cook line. Operator ordered new cutting boards during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag in a box syrups stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lids soiled on squeeze bottles in warmer. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
61
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
37
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -portion bags of raw shrimp on shelf above pretzel bites in reach-in freezer. Employee moved to correct freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -quat sanitizer buckets greater than 400ppm. More water added. Recheck 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -at hand wash sink across from walk-in cooler door. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -slight build up in ice machine bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -white cutting board on prep cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -exposed cement block above FRP in kitchen. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind dish machine.
36-30-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kiwi's Pub and Grill/Silver Fern Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kiwi's Pub and Grill/Silver Fern Lounge on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kiwi's Pub and Grill/Silver Fern Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kiwi's Pub and Grill/Silver Fern Lounge.
How does Kiwi's Pub and Grill/Silver Fern Lounge compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Kiwi's Pub and Grill/Silver Fern Lounge most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Kiwi's Pub and Grill/Silver Fern Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kiwi's Pub and Grill/Silver Fern Lounge have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kiwi's Pub and Grill/Silver Fern Lounge 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 Kiwi's Pub and Grill/Silver Fern Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kiwi's Pub and Grill/Silver Fern Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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