Lou's Beer Wine and Charcuterie

76 Market St, Apalachicola, FL 32320

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Lou's Beer Wine and Charcuterie, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 15, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Lou's Beer Wine and Charcuterie's latest score is in line with the Apalachicola average of 84. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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. Observed violation has been address on previous callback 8-15-24.

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed and addressed violation on previous callback on 8-15-24.

53A-01-7

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to dish machine and three compartment sink Employee placing paper towels at each hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

53B-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the cutting board.

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses,hanging on the oven door.

10-20-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris back prep area.

22-08-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

May 5, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Oct 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lou's Beer Wine and Charcuterie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lou's Beer Wine and Charcuterie on file is from Aug 15, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Lou's Beer Wine and Charcuterie compare to other restaurants in Apalachicola?

Lou's Beer Wine and Charcuterie most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Apalachicola average of 84.

Has Lou's Beer Wine and Charcuterie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lou's Beer Wine and Charcuterie have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lou's Beer Wine and Charcuterie 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 Lou's Beer Wine and Charcuterie inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lou's Beer Wine and Charcuterie is inspected around three times per year on average.

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