Old Man Franks Shore Saloon
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
78
Score
Old Man Franks Shore Saloon appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no plan review submitted”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Old Man Franks Shore Saloon's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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/. As of 3/9/26 moved hand washing sink in bar, increase bar size, moved oyster station inside without handwashing, add service area . Denial letter received from plan review Feb. 6, 2026 Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, employee removed tongs off door handles of oven in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
78
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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/. Note on 1/28/2025 plan review denied plans due to CLIENT HAS BEEN GIVEN MULTIPLE DEF LETTERS AND OPPURTUNITIES TO PROVIDE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO SATISFY REQUIREMENTS OF REVIEW. NO FURTHER DOCUMENATION WAS RECEIVED SINCE 07/30/2024 As of 11/13/25 moved hand washing sink in bar, increase bar size, moved oyster station inside without handwashing, add service area **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service on floor in stockroom
25-05-4
78
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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/. Note on 1/28/2025 plan review denied plans due to CLIENT HAS BEEN GIVEN MULTIPLE DEF LETTERS AND OPPURTUNITIES TO PROVIDE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO SATISFY REQUIREMENTS OF REVIEW. NO FURTHER DOCUMENATION WAS RECEIVED SINCE 07/30/2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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/. Note on 1/28/2025 plan review denied plans due to CLIENT HAS BEEN GIVEN MULTIPLE DEF LETTERS AND OPPURTUNITIES TO PROVIDE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO SATISFY REQUIREMENTS OF REVIEW. NO FURTHER DOCUMENATION WAS RECEIVED SINCE 07/30/2024 **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
82
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
86
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Operator stated plans sent through physical mail. Sent operator email to plan review. dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com **Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Second ice machine. Employee cleaned ice machine. Soda gun nozzle in bar area **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand washing sink. Strainer removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes Moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases on walk-in freezer floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
67
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aspirin next to the sweetener. Employee removed aspirin from next to the sweetener. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven wracks in oven on top counter top. Soda guns at the bar.
22-02-4
78
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed her hands at the 3 compartment sink. I had the employee to wash rinse and sanitize the sink and wash her hands at a designated hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old Man Franks Shore Saloon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old Man Franks Shore Saloon on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old Man Franks Shore Saloon?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Old Man Franks Shore Saloon.
How does Old Man Franks Shore Saloon compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?
Old Man Franks Shore Saloon most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.
Has Old Man Franks Shore Saloon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Old Man Franks Shore Saloon have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Old Man Franks Shore Saloon 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 Old Man Franks Shore Saloon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Old Man Franks Shore Saloon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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