The Open Road Bar
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2024, The Open Road Bar has six inspections in the public record. On Apr 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Arcadia restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed carton of raw hard shell eggs above limes in walk in cooler, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of juice on the floor in walk in cooler, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink like substance on the white guard in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
78
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over bottle of egg nog and container of creamer in the walk in cooler, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed a copy for operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for H. Kade. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed a copy for operator signed before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory up, printed a copy for the operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
47
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: No documentation of well testing report. **Admin Complaint**
27-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Did not observe any certificate for food manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: No proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on ice chute guard inside ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
78
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Did not observe any certificate for food manager. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Observed only chlorine test strips. Did not observe any quaternary test strips. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning**
27-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on ice chute guard inside ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
70
Sep 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior of the establishment hose bibb next to ac units.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the written procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided the document which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both Men's and Women's restrooms door not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking poster.
51-13-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Open Road Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Open Road Bar on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Open Road Bar?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Open Road Bar.
How does The Open Road Bar compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?
The Open Road Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Arcadia average of 77.
Has The Open Road Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Open Road Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Open Road Bar 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 Open Road Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Open Road Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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