Opinions Lounge

19201 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34601

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2024

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Opinions Lounge, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 9, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Brooksville restaurant, which scores around 90. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over cooked chicken wings in Reach-in-Cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Quart of half and half in bar area not dated with date of opening

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink being used as dump sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage area under shelves **Repeat Violation**

36-24-5

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored above celery in walk in cooler -raw ground beef stored on top of cases of beer in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In rear beer storage area of kitchen under shelves, hole in wall. **Repeat Violation**

36-24-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Single door white freezer behind kitchen rusted, seal soiled/damaged

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle bucket on floor in beer cooler

08B-38-4

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Opinions Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Opinions Lounge on file is from Dec 9, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Opinions Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Opinions Lounge.

How does Opinions Lounge compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?

Opinions Lounge most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.

Has Opinions Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Opinions Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Opinions 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 Opinions Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Opinions Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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