Tabby's Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Tabby's Bar and Grill stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average is 82, putting Tabby's Bar and Grill squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in men's bathroom and at bar walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at pizza oven, behind coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at triple sink and dishwasher. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
86
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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. C. Kirk 5/1/22
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized bar ice machine. Operator will replace plastic lip.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in men's bathroom and at bar walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) with water at ice machine in bar.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor: ice on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed ice and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at mop sink.
36-24-5
70
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in both restrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind equipment, under dishwasher at pizza oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Some progress noted. **Time Extended**
36-01-4
90
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: in pizza cooler: raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (56F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from service. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: in pizza cooler: raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked wings (56F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice bucket hanging on sink in wait station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in both restrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind equipment, under dishwasher at pizza oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit that was out of temperature. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp , ham and rice left out to thaw. Operator removed and placed under running water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
52
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad (53F - Cold Holding) out since 11:30 . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair: bathrooms.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage and kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: fan in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at dry rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at fry station.
36-27-5
55
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for utensils, and is soiled.
14-86-1
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: meatloaf (68F - Cold Holding) left out to thaw, and placed in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. French fries individually packaged not date marked.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator obtained sign and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: male restroom, storage area and waiting station. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at dishwasher area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: in storage area and main kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at drying rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at mop sink and dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
45
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
33
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator educated employee on proper technique. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment on equipment doors.
22-31-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at back dry storage.
36-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin,at bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly, not dispensing chlorine at 0 ppm. Operator set up triple sink . Operator will call for service. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tabby's Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tabby's Bar and Grill on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tabby's Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tabby's Bar and Grill.
How does Tabby's Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Lake Placid?
Tabby's Bar and Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Placid average of 82.
Has Tabby's Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tabby's Bar and Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tabby's Bar and Grill 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 Tabby's Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tabby's Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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