Oasis the Kitchen Lounge
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
43
Score
Oasis the Kitchen Lounge appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which Oasis the Kitchen Lounge's 43 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and with grease like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Observed ceiling tile vents and tiles on front kitchen have been cleaned, ceiling tiles and vents in the rear of the kitchen still need cleaning. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Aug 26, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
11
May 22, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cut beef stored in plastic thank you grocery store type take out bags.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above cooked pasta in the walk in cooler, observed raw shell eggs above herbs in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash at bar with a perforated pan in it. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup in in use sugar in server station. operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall next to the pan storage rack by the dishwasher.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on the floor, operator move bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the servers station. operator moved ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken in the walk in cooler not covered. Operator moved chicken into service on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
50
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed chemical, grease, and used towels in hand wash sink on the cookline. Operating removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on interior of ice bin. Operator cleaned ice machine during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed salmon on cookline still in factory packaging marked remove from plastic packaging prior to thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of jasmine rice on the floor on the front cookline. Operator moved bag. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses observed ice bucket on the floor next to the ice machine.. operator moved bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice in service area for fountain drinks. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed cracks on wooden cutting board. Operator removed board from use. **Corrected On-Site**
14-06-4
61
Mar 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door handle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door handle. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door handle. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile vents soiled with dust like substance in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Observed ceiling tile vents soiled with dust like substance in kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed ceiling tile vents soiled with dust like substance in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door gaskets. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door gaskets. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door gaskets. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 3 compartment sink removed and replaced with a dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Time extended due to hurricanes Helene, and Milton. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door handle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door handle. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile vents soiled with dust like substance in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Observed ceiling tile vents soiled with dust like substance in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door gaskets. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door gaskets. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef above ready to eat deli meat and meatballs in the walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in bar used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 3 compartment sink removed and replaced with a dishwasher. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed not all employees have food handler training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile vents soiled with dust like substance in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the restrooms used by employees. Operator printed and displayed hand wash signs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door gaskets.
23-03-4
52
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw unwashed lemons, limes and oranges in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink on cook line blocked by garbage can. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels out at handwash sink in the bar area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on cook line. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up black mold in interior bin of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipment in and around perimeter of kitchen area, And inside walk in cooler floor also soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed 2 lights above cook line not working.
36-62-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled behind cookline, dish area, and along back prep area.
36-27-5
50
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed some food debris in ice machine. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed drink cup used to dispense sugar in servers station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed drink cup used to dispense sugar in bulk sugar container in servers station on the back line. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
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. Observed cellphone on front service prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed cellphone on prep table in front cook line area next to reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light coming through bottom seal on back door to kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed operator has purchases a door guard. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed cooking oil stored on floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in servers drink station area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in back kitchen area. **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed utensils stored above prep sink in back kitchen, exposed to splash water from sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed utensils stored above prep sink in back kitchen area. **Time Extended**
10-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs in ladies or men's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed no Hand washing sign in either restroom. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
67
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over produce in walk in refrigerator. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Over raw ground beef over raw fish in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cook line change gloves with washing hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage cans in front of hand sink behind the bar. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed to paper towels at hand wash sink in ladies restroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 employee training at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand-wash sink in ladies restroom. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in servers drink station area. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed utensils stored above prep sink in back kitchen, exposed to splash water from sink. **Warning**
10-04-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed buildup up of food debris in microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in units. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs in ladies or men's restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust on on hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not inverted or hung to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed drink cup used to dispense sugar in servers station. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially packaged salmon and tuna not removed from package prior to thawing. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash can in ladies room not covered. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on front service prep table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light coming through bottom seal on back door to kitchen **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind dishwasher and under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
20
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine on shelf adjacent to beverage station in kitchen. Operator removed to office. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quaternary sanitizer.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tile above kitchen cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above kitchen line with buildup of grease like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in ladies rest room. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed in enclosed cup of coffee above prep table in drink station.
12B-12-5
64
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over beef in walk in cooler. Operator moved product to be correct to cook times. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile missing in kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile and vents above cook line soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife between wall and shelf on back cook line. operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover provided on receptacle in womens bathroom
32-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash at sink on cook line.
31B-04-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oasis the Kitchen Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oasis the Kitchen Lounge on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oasis the Kitchen Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Oasis the Kitchen Lounge.
How does Oasis the Kitchen Lounge compare to other restaurants in Ave Maria?
Oasis the Kitchen Lounge most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Ave Maria average of 84.
Has Oasis the Kitchen Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Oasis the Kitchen Lounge have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Oasis the Kitchen 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 Oasis the Kitchen Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Oasis the Kitchen Lounge is inspected around five times per year on average.
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