The Brack Shack

231 E Lake Ave, Auburndale, FL 33823

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, The Brack Shack has nine inspections in the public record. On Apr 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Interior of hot hold cabinet has accumulation” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The Brack Shack's latest score of 82 falls below the Auburndale average of 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand sink next to 3-compartment sink. Employee removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on kitchen equipment.

23-24-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in upright unit next to oven.

22-16-4

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup on floor near kitchen equipment on cook line.

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of hot hold cabinet has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool in sink, operator removed steel wool. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top unit.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for macaroni and cheese in reach in cooler. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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**

51-14-7

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on food preparation table. **Warning**

21-12-4

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meatballs in 2-door upright unit. Employee date marked to comply. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in Hamilton beach unit.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on cold hold drawers on cookline.

23-03-4

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on 3 male employees during food preparation.

13-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Brack Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Brack Shack on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Brack Shack?

Across the inspection record, “interior of hot hold cabinet has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Brack Shack.

How does The Brack Shack compare to other restaurants in Auburndale?

The Brack Shack most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Auburndale average of 88.

Has The Brack Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Brack Shack have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Brack Shack 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 The Brack Shack inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Brack Shack is inspected around two times per year on average.

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