The Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
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Score
The Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Florida restaurant scores 72. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At the bar drink mat in handwashing sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions, bag of carrots and walk in cooler operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
82
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By three compartment chemical jugs in handwashing sink. Operator removed jugs from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of food residues. -At the bottom reach in freezer located across from the walk in cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
86
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Hood filters cook line
36-50-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of the fryers cook line
23-03-4
78
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper packages were opened. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
95
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
95
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. Across from the walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container on the floor. Operator removed from the floor and placed on the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on the floor across from cook line. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
86
Aug 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed uncured bacon in walk-in cooler above asparagus. Employee removed uncured bacon and put it under ready to eat asparagus. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. 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. **Warning**
51-12-5
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink at the bar. Owner had the plumber come today and he cut off plumbing to the bar. Owner turned on water to the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in prep area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed drinking cup in storage. Employee removed drinking cup to employee drink area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed crab legs in walk-in freezer opened and not covered. Employee covered crab legs in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed two reach in refrigerators on the open back dock not secured. **Warning**
08B-63-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern.
Has The Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern 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 Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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