Mixer's Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Mixer's Bar & Grill, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Palm Harbor restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 2 sheds in rear of building containing equipment and single service utensils that are not part of the latest plans. Kettle and steamer no longer on cook line now 3 fryers observed. Reach in freezer added to cook line 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/. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: 2 sheds in rear of building containing equipment and single service utensils that are not part of the latest plans. Kettle and steamer no longer on cook line now 3 fryers observed. Reach in freezer added to cook line 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/. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.speaker and cell phone stored next to single service containers over prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraint. Discussed the need to use hair restraint when involved in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls soiled on cook line, prep areas and in storage areas. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. BBQ GRILL - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
70
Mar 3, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 sheds in rear of building containing equipment and single service utensils that are not part of the latest plans. Kettle and steamer no longer on cook line now 3 fryers observed. Reach in freezer added to cook line No plan review submitted and approved. Establishment is currently on a warning for these items due 3-23-26 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: There is a call back open for this violation. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. BBQ grill behind restaurant **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Mar 2, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 5 live flies around drain behind the bar under hand wash sink.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches observed in wooden cabinet behind the bar.
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 food containers stored in dish wash area.
22-02-4
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 sheds in rear of building containing equipment and single service utensils that are not part of the latest plans. Kettle and steamer no longer on cook line now 3 fryers observed. Reach in freezer added to cook line No plan review submitted and approved. Establishment is currently on a warning for these items due 3-23-26 **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans, cheese sauce, soup not dated. Operator was able to determine the prep date and dated accordingly **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling near back door.
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed on the floor in the corner at the entrance of the kitchen 2 dead roaches observed on the floor under equipment on cook line 1 dead roach observed on floor under dish machine
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under and between equipment behind the bar and in kitchen cook line and dish wash area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor.Discussed with operator the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. BBQ grill behind restaurant **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line
36-27-5
37
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 2 sheds in rear of building containing equipment and single service utensils that are not part of the latest plans. Kettle and steamer no longer on cook line now 3 fryers observed. Reach in freezer added to cook line 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/.
51-16-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.no paper towel in dispenser on cook line. Was able to use paper towels stored over prep table. Discussed the need to have paper towels stocked at all hand wash sinks.
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Hallway leading to kitchen area.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.speaker and cell phone stored next to single service containers over prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraint. Discussed the need to use hair restraint when involved in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls soiled on cook line, prep areas and in storage areas.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler
36-12-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. BBQ GRILL
33-31-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all foods once removed from original container .
02D-01-5
55
Jul 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer bucket empty, operator hooked up a full bucket. 0-50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled in bar area under fixed equipment, on cooks line and in storage areas under fixed equipment. Walls soiled through out kitchen cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor not smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At the end of cooks line wall in disrepair. Hole in wall near dish washer where the wall meets the ceiling.
36-24-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken being thawed in sink with out cool running water. Discussed the need to run cool running water over thawing foods.
06-01-5
58
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
47
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee kitchen wiped gloves hands with towel used to wipe water from floor.
12A-18-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Found 1 live lizard in bar area DJ station.
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: raw shelled eggs over cut leafy greens and raw chicken over cut tomatoes.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired since 2/1/2024. Manager renewed license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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 chicken over cheese in reach in freezer not all commercially packaged.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make station in kitchen; Plant Foods (49F - Cold Holding); Dairy (47F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (47F - Cold Holding). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest strips utilized in bar area near food sources.
41-24-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen area food slicer encrusted with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. No toilet paper in men's handicap stall. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. No probe thermometer on site until requested. Discussed proper use and calibration with kitchen manager.
05-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler prepared more than 24 hours ago and not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 current employees certificates are out of date. Training is scheduled for the week of 11/12/2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles, greasy, food debris moderate.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Found several CO2 tanks in rear right side of walk-in cooler.
51-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In walk in cooler, men's room handicap stall.
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Found 14 dead roaches in cabinets under bar bottle stations. Employee removed and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Beverages stored in ice behind bar area. Bartender removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon try, kitchen manager didn't have a hairnet on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Found gap of 1 inch under rear screen door, outer door open.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Fish stored in undrained ice in walk in cooler.
08B-31-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor by hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Excess garbage on ground between the two dumpsters.
33-19-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing on shared plaza dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Found no choking poster in establishments. Sent operator packet via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All gaskets on coolers are soiled and handles are soiled..
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left lid on left dumpster, left open. Shared unit for plaza.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on floor in outside shed. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items stored in walk in cooler not covered and not in cooling process.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food storage are, walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. WIC shelves rusty.
14-17-4
9
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
70
Aug 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10 ppm Operator will call Ecolab
22-41-4
86
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood over cooked potatoes on rack in walk in cooler -employee rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of bleach stored on shelf next to lemon juice in kitchen - employee rearranged items properly **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - -Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom neat hand wash sink -wall damaged at food prep table near slicer
36-30-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Triple sink and walk - employee washed knives then properly stored them **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil ( tongs) not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment in soiled utensil hanging on wall - employee washed holder and tongs **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Solution changed - recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mixer's Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mixer's Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mixer's Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mixer's Bar & Grill.
How does Mixer's Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
Mixer's Bar & Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has Mixer's Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mixer's Bar & Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mixer's Bar & Grill 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 Mixer's Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mixer's Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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