Late Risers Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Late Risers Bar & Grill has seven inspections in the public record. Late Risers Bar & Grill was last inspected on Apr 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Florida restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease build up. Reach in cooler gasket soiled with old food debris. Walk in cooler shelves has dark mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves front side of kitchen is soiled with build up.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping Cloth on prep table. Operator placed in sanitation bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
86
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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. No proof employees are informed of responsibility's.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Silver containers in front of back kitchen sink. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. No proof of training for employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank behind dry storage door not secured. Operator secured with rope. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of pizza oven handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored of deli meats. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
55
Mar 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signs at hand washing stations. Provided paper copy of signs and person in charge posted at each hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
95
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler across from ovens, egg salad dated 10/10, shrimp salad dated 10/01, pasta salad dated 10/17, pico dated 9/20, meat stock dated 10/15 Operator voluntarily discarded all items.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of clear liquid stored on rack of stacked dishes. Bottle of clear liquid stored by rack of dry storage next to dish area. Bottle of clear liquid and bottle of blue liquid stored on shelf next to single service items under front counter. Operator moved all bottles to bottom shelf away from food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. In walk-in cooler, per operator milk opened 3 days prior. Operator dated milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. In men's handicap stall, very low water pressure.
27-19-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Handicap bathroom missing self closing device on door.
32-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom In women's restroom In handicap restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In beer keg reach-in cooler under taps, standing water on bottom of cooler.
29-49-6
52
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler on cook line observed carton of raw shell eggs stored over fries. Operator moved eggs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At exterior mop sink observed hose side of splitter without vacuum breaker and hose attached.
29-34-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed no written cleanup procedures available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In handwash sink at front counter next to prep table observed strainer with ice stored in sink. Employee removed strainer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed copy of last inspection not available.
51-18-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket hanging on side of ice machine not inverted and with lid. Operator removed lid and turned bucket over during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach-in freezer near dry storage.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator remade bucket and observed at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
50
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser near front counter quit working during inspection. Operator replaced batteries during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk container of flour observed bowl without handle stored in container. Operator removed scoop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to keg cooler at front counter observed multiple co2 tanks not secured. Operator secured tanks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In pantry area observed multiple cases of soda and water bottles stored on floor. Operator moved bottles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored/prepped in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed handwash sink directly next to prep table at front counter without splash guard.
08B-36-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Late Risers Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Late Risers Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Late Risers Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Late Risers Bar & Grill.
Has Late Risers Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Late Risers Bar & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Late Risers 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.
How often is Late Risers Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Late Risers Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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