The Helm
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
43
Score
The Helm appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 10, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to other Florida restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touched her hair with gloves, did not change gloves then handled clean equipment, manager spoke with employee after. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tater tots at 85F, operator left them out after making to many, operator disposed of tater tots **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near ware wash station, manager re filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Stained cutting board on cook line, stained with old food debris. Can opener soiled with old food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in banquet room blocked by trash can, manager moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed part of an old label stuck to the inside of a dish on the clean dish rack.operator took the dish to be re washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean dishes on clean dish rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in coolers on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddle on top of dusty surface.
10-02-4
43
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in ice bath near pass through window, cheese, marinara sauce, grilled onions 50F. Items placed into ice bath approximately 90 minutes prior. Items moved to reach in cooler to cool. On counter in ice bath near salad prep cooler, feta cheese, blue cheese 50F. Items placed into ice bath approximately 90 minutes prior. Items moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In salad prep reach in cooler, cooked shrimp prepared eight (8) days prior. In walk in cooler, sliced ham, turkey and cooked pasta prepared eight (8) days prior.
01B-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster at inside bar. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth lactic acid sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Red sanitizer bucket near pass through window tested 0ppm. Solution discarded and refilled - tested 486/1289ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket in dry storage. Bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two (2) employee drinks on side prep table near cook line. Drinks discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On shelf below drink station near kitchen, multiple employee bags/cups stored with to go lids, tea, and clean equipment. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Wall of walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in bar. Sign emailed. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
52
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
39
Jan 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Helm last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Helm on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Helm?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Helm.
Has The Helm's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Helm have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Helm means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Helm inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Helm is inspected around three times per year on average.
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