Set Back Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
70
Score
Public records show five inspections at Set Back Bar & Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Hudson restaurant, which scores around 84. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips at tue bar expired on 8/2024.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The soda gun at the bar is soiled with slime; the fan in the walk-in cooler is soiled with dust or a mold-like substance; and one fryer basket is soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in the kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Several carbon dioxide tanks in the kitchen not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Interior of the microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Across from the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
70
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In refrigerator in kitchen, raw hamburger patties over produce, operator moved hamburgers to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerator in bar - shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); Colby jack cheese (53F - Cold Holding) (Bloody Mary skewers) operator moved from walk in cooler to refrigerator 2 hours ago, operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Cooks burgers to order, inspector provided consumer advisory and manager posted **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
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. Dedra, Jada
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Lara B. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Across from 3 compartment sink
22-08-4
41
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: No proof of food manager for the establishment at time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: No proof of food manager for the establishment at time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable by kitchen rear exit door. Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
78
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in bar area. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable by kitchen rear exit door. Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable in kitchen. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Uncovered utensils stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash to the right of the three compartment sink. **Warning**
08B-54-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in front of bag in the box station in kitchen. **Warning**
51-11-4
64
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream in Walk in cooler -49F In refrigerator in kitchen - cut leafy greens (48F - Cold Holding); see stop sale , raw chicken wings (44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding)moved to vertical cooler in bar **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: In refrigerator- chicken wings 50F, prepped at 3 today, operator put ice bags on top and in walk in cooler, mixed shredded cheese 45F operator moved to vertical cooler in bar. In walk in cooler - wings 47F, moved to chest freezer, sour cream 45F, moved to vertical cooler in bar **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under and next to 3 compartment sink Floor soiled under 3 compartment sink Acoustic ceiling tile in kitchen has water damage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time extension for ceiling tiles **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of vertical cooler in bar torn **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Set Back Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Set Back Bar & Grill on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Set Back Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Set Back Bar & Grill.
How does Set Back Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Hudson?
Set Back Bar & Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hudson average of 84.
Has Set Back Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Set Back Bar & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Set Back Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Set Back Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Set Back Bar & Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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