Off the Beet
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Off the Beet has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Trenton average 66, so Off the Beet trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside reach-in cooler near office: chicken wings (45F-47F - Cooling overnight). The chicken wings are date marked 3/2. Manager stated the chicken wings were cooked the day before and placed into the cooler to cool overnight. All three pans are in deep covered plastic pans and stacked on top of eachother. Stop sale issued.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler near office: chicken wings (45F-47F - Cooling overnight). The chicken wings are date marked 3/2. Manager stated the chicken wings were cooked the day before and placed into the cooler to cool overnight. All three pans are in deep covered plastic pans and stacked on top of eachother.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In-use three compartment sink quaternary 0ppm. Manager manually added sanitizer to the sink, then quaternary 300ppm. Inspector instructed manager to sanitize all dishes that have been washed today. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Case of chafing fuel stored on shelf directly above case of tea and flour in back of dry storage room. Manager removed the chemical from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside reach-in cooler near office: chicken wings (45F-47F - Cooling overnight). The chicken wings are date marked 3/2. Manager stated the chicken wings were cooked the day before and placed into the cooler to cool overnight. All three pans are in deep covered plastic pans and stacked on top of eachother. Stop sale issued.
03D-15-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Two vents on ceiling in warewash area soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server cutting pie with watch on wrist.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two sets of tongs stored hanging from oven door handle at cookline. Manager removed the tongs from the handle during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open. Employee closed the dumpster during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
41
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 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. Tube containing raw hamburger meat stored on shelf above package of raw bacon inside cooler in hallway near kitchen. Manager moved the raw hamburger meat to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw steaks stored on shelf above peanut butter pie and cups of sauce inside reach-in cooler in storage area. Manager moved all other items away from the steak during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ziplock bag containing frozen meatballs cooked on-site missing date marked on shelf inside freezer in kitchen. Manager stated they were cooked on 9/13 and added the proper date marked during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor behind front counter. Employee swept the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of beer cooler in bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in baking area of kitchen soiled with dust.
36-27-5
58
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Zip bag containing raw beef steaks stored above bag of frozen broccoli inside reach-in freezer in kitchen. Manager moved raw beef to a lower shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Two packages of raw bacon stored on shelf above cheese in reach-in cooler door in kitchen. Manager moved raw bacon to bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at both ends of splitter at spigot on corner of building.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of reach-in beer cooler behind bar soiled with brown substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage area containing boxed fountain sodas soiled with dirt and/or leaves/debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on shelf beside takeout containers and above clean dishes in bar area. Employee removed keys from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of labels and blue painter's tape on outside of clear plastic pans on clean dish rack in warewash area. Manager placed pans in warewash area to be recleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open beside building. Employee closed dumpster lid during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed. Wood behind three-compartment sink not sealed. Wood behind bar near entrance not sealed.
14-06-4
45
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered the kitchen from the dining area and scooped ice from ice machine without washing hands near warewash area.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Zip bag containing raw beef stored on shelf above pita bread inside reach-in freezer door in kitchen. Manager moved raw beef to bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle containing perfume stored on shelf in bar area beside takeout containers and above clean dishes. Manager removed perfume bottle from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Jug containing eggnog with date mark of 11/20 inside reach-in cooler in bar area.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of tomatoes with large sharp dent in side of can in dry storage area. Manager discarded can during this inspection.
01B-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on top of make-table cutting board near cookline. Employee removed drink cup from area during this inspection. Employee drink cup on top of ice machine. Manager removed drink cup from ice machine during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf near fountain machine in kitchen.
24-08-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster beside building sitting directly on soil. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelf of prep table in kitchen near handwash sink soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Power drill and tool box stored on table in storage area beside peanut butter and panko. Manager removed drill and toolbox from table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket in hallway near kitchen. Manager hung mipmto dry during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
35
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection in mop sink beside building.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser missing label on floor in bar area. Manager had employee add proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster beside building. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelf of prep table near pizza oven.
23-03-4
70
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Establishment has no proof of employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: No proof of employee training **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Off the Beet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Off the Beet on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Off the Beet?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Off the Beet.
How does Off the Beet compare to other restaurants in Trenton?
Off the Beet most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Trenton average of 66.
Has Off the Beet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Off the Beet have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Off the Beet 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 Off the Beet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Off the Beet is inspected around two times per year on average.
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