The Dam Pub

4666 Cr 300, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Dam Pub has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Compared to the broader Florida restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26

50-17-3

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing food with no hair restraint

13-03-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In men's restroom

36-17-5

Basic - Soiled walls in men's restroom.

32-07-5

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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. Tina Pam

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in bar area

27-16-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles in bar area

08B-38-4

Basic - Water leaking from faucet in 3 compartment sink.

29-11-4

Mar 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Last well report provided from 01/2021.

27-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Walk in cooler fans soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Walls in walk in cooler soiled with food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cans of tomato juice on floor in cabinet at bar. Employee moved tomato cans off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Floors in walk in cooler not maintained smooth and durable- unsealed wood pallets. Walk in cooler walks and ceiling not smooth easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

36-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Dam Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Dam Pub on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

Has The Dam Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Dam Pub have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Dam Pub 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 The Dam Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Dam Pub is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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