Pine Street Pub

108 N Pine Ave, Inverness, FL 34450-4216
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Pine Street Pub, the earliest from 2022. Pine Street Pub was last inspected on Dec 16, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average is 83, putting Pine Street Pub squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken prepped 12/8 in reach in cooler. See stop sale.
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. Logan Melanie Teresa
53B-14-5
82
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler under microwave. Operator states temperatures were taken in cooler around 11am and all items were below 41F. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. sausage (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
86
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 3 chest coolers added outside restaurant in parking lot, behind seating deck, deck also not shown on previous plans. There is also a seating area in the front of the establishment on the sidewalk. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: 3 chest coolers added outside restaurant in parking lot, behind seating deck, deck also not shown on previous plans. There is also a seating area in the front of the establishment on the sidewalk. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Discussed with Cindy in plan review who stated plans were submitted 3/14/25. Deficiency letter sent on 4/1/25 by Robin S. to remove chest freezers. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink behind bar. Employee stated a drink was just dumped in there. Discussed using handwash sink for handwashing only. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Drinks still being dumped. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
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/. 3 chest coolers added outside restaurant in parking lot, behind seating deck, deck also not shown on previous plans. There is also a seating area in the front of the establishment on the sidewalk. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: 3 chest coolers added outside restaurant in parking lot, behind seating deck, deck also not shown on previous plans. There is also a seating area in the front of the establishment on the sidewalk. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Two boxes of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved to store correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
74
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee brought in dirty dishes, then placed hands on cutting board, no handwash. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. .5 lb of melted butter. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Melted butter 60F in squeeze tube since 10:00 am. 1/2 pound see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink behind bar. Employee stated a drink was just dumped in there. Discussed using handwash sink for handwashing only. **Warning**
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/. 3 chest coolers added outside restaurant in parking lot, behind seating deck, deck also not shown on previous plans. There is also a seating area in the front of the establishment on the sidewalk. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two boxes of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved to store correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License is registered as a 25 seat restaurant how with the addition of a back deck there are now 92 seats, also including the back deck area. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 92 seats total between added back deck and inside establishment. **Warning**
51-15-4
41
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler with 51F ambient temperature- sausage kale soup (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); queso fresco (54F - Cold Holding); salad mix (56F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); gravy (55F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); shepherds pie mix (52F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); chicken breasts (52F - Cold Holding) Operator states no temperatures were taken in cooler today. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler with 51F ambient temperature- sausage kale soup (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); queso fresco (54F - Cold Holding); salad mix (56F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); gravy (55F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); shepherds pie mix (52F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); chicken breasts (52F - Cold Holding) Operator states no temperatures were taken in cooler today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with 51F ambient temperature **Warning**
14-11-5
70
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun in bar area
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler in cook line area
14-11-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
74
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pine Street Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pine Street Pub on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pine Street Pub?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pine Street Pub.

How does Pine Street Pub compare to other restaurants in Inverness?

Pine Street Pub most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Inverness average of 83.

Has Pine Street Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pine Street Pub have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pine Street Pub 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 Pine Street Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pine Street Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.