Last Chance Bar
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Last Chance Bar has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 29, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
“Ceiling not smooth” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Florida City average 66, so Last Chance Bar is doing better than most peers. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn spray stored with boxes of single service straws in back area. Operator removed burn spray. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At bar area.
14-33-4
74
Apr 16, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the entire establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout entire establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed throughout entire establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout entire establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout entire establishment. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed LINDA DRYER CRANE with expired manager certificate 10/07/24 provided by ServSafe. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed LINDA DRYER CRANE with expired manager certificate 10/07/24 provided by ServSafe **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed Linda Dryer crane took food handler training instead of the food manager certificate. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout entire establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed throughout entire establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout entire establishment. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dining areas during cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dining areas during cleaning. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dining areas during cleaning. **Time Extended**
38-03-4
70
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispenser soiled at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed soda dispenser nozzle soiled at bar. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed LINDA DRYER CRANE with expired manager certificate 10/07/24 provided by ServSafe. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed LINDA DRYER CRANE with expired manager certificate 10/07/24 provided by ServSafe **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout entire establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed throughout entire establishment. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dining areas during cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dining areas during cleaning. **Time Extended**
38-03-4
64
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 15+ flies in bar area near kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on floor under handwash sink near kitchen entrance. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed LINDA DRYER CRANE with expired manager certificate 10/07/24 provided by ServSafe. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispenser soiled at bar. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout entire establishment. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling throughout bar area in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches at bar near kitchen entrance. Observed 1 dead roach on bar table near microwave at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with dust. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on dirty surface at bar area. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dining areas during cleaning. **Warning**
38-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
35
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cheese stored next to raw hamburger at reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beef in a container at reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator the product was made and cooling more than 24 hours ago.
02C-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans not stored inverted at shelf above three compartment sink.
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored in a open cardboard under three compartment sink.
24-06-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in the wall next to three compartment sink.
36-24-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Last Chance Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Last Chance Bar on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Last Chance Bar?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Last Chance Bar.
How does Last Chance Bar compare to other restaurants in Florida City?
Last Chance Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Florida City average of 66.
Has Last Chance Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Last Chance Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Last Chance Bar 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 Last Chance Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Last Chance Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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