Ukulele Brands
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
39
Score
Going back to 2022, Ukulele Brands has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 9, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 15 violations to closer to nine violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Land O' Lakes average 76, so Ukulele Brands trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (47F - Cold Holding) in Reach in cooler at prep area in kitchen.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Grouper filet defrosted completely without removing from original ROP package in walk in cooler.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink block by dust pan and broom. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired for dish machine .
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained Soda machine ice bin interior soiled and black mold like substance buildup
22-02-4
Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Cook put gloves on without wash hands and touched bread. Discussed prep hand washing procedures with operator and he washed hand properly before put gloves on; he discarded the bread he touched . **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking poster to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil container on floor by cook line. Operator removed it.
08B-38-4
39
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
70
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves no hand wash. Educated employee and he washed his hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender touched lemon with bare hand to garnish drink. Educated employee and she discarded lemon. Placed tongs to garnish. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over queso in walk in freezer packages open. Employee moved queso to upper shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of diced tomatoes on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, can opener soiled with build up of food debris, soda nozzle area soiled with debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scratch pad in hand sink in dish area. Employee removed scratch pad. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen next to food being prepared for the public. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in food prep no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice machine out back. Employee removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled interior in steam table area
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine out back of restaurant not secured. Employee locked area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-62-4
30
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. House recipe ketchup 2 cans Mushrooms arrezzio 1 can located on dry storage shelf by hand washing sink.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched shirt than touched bread bun with the same glove and did not change gloves or wash hands. Discussed with employee the importance of hand washing with employee and management. **Repeat Violation**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched lemon on plate that was going out to customers. Employee was not wearing any gloves. The lemon was not going to be heated to 145 f discussed with employee the importance of hand washing. No aop system observed at restaurant.
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line by steam warmers Cold holding : cut tomatoes 46 f held less than 4 hours employee moved to freezer 2nd temp 43 f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed above 200-400 ppm on bottle instructions. Discussed with employee to add water. Employee remade to 400 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonia.
16-37-1
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. Missing for 2 employees. Sent via email to operator at time of inspection 1 employee signed at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler prepped 5 days prior no date mark reach in cooler on cooks line.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee canned coffee not separated in reach in cooler black by kitchen entrance
08B-49-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White piece in side
22-20-5
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. -Fish thawing in walk-in cooler in vacuum sealed plastic white fish. discussed with manager the importance of cutting the package. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2023 observed
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on reach in cooler by dish washing machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef boiled eggs sitting in buckets in the three compartment sink. No running water. Employee moved items to walk in and placed running water on raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. both ice machines out doors one ice machine has a fence around that is not closed. Management states the ice machine gets locks at night. **Repeat Violation**
08B-62-4
23
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 flying insect observed behind bar -3 flying insects observed in kitchen No landing on food contact surfaces **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: -1 live fly observed behind bar **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Jambalaya kept over ready to eat food in walk-in cooler Employee properly stored all items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Jambalaya stored above ready to eat food at follow up inspection. Discussed proper storage with manager on duty. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -All cutting boards on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 cooks observed with full beards preparing food, Operator provided beard nets to cooks **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: 2 cooks observed not wearing beard guards while engaging in cooking **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -Condenser leaking fluid onto table in freezer. Table has food storage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Triple door reach-in cooler on cook line has standing water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. -Both outdoor ice machines not locked or secured for protection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Operator locked ice machine **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -All cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved and no longer cleanable **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
52
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw beef kept over raw fish in walk-in cooler Employee properly stored all items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Multiple purpose cleaning agent stored above steam table and single use Togo boxes Operator removed and properly stored chemicals **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Multiple cooks observed changing gloves and tasks with no handwashing. Discussed proper handwashing with operator **Warning**
12A-07-5
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 face with gloved hand before immediately returning to food prep no handwashing Discussed proper handwashing with operator **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Cook touched clothes with gloved hand and returned to preparing food no hand washing Discussed proper handwashing with operator **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 flying insect observed behind bar -3 flying insects observed in kitchen No landing on food contact surfaces **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Jambalaya kept over ready to eat food in walk-in cooler Employee properly stored all items **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. -Provided operator with Written plan for bodily fluid cleanup **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -All cutting boards on cook line **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand washing station next to dish machine filled with steel wool scrubs **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. -Fish thawing in walk-in cooler in vacuum sealed plastic. Operator cut slits into all bags **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -All cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved and no longer cleanable **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Box of employee waffles kept in reach-in cooler alongside food to be served to the public. Employee properly stored waffles **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Speaker on top of reach-in cooler on cook line Employee removed speaker **Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 cooks observed with full beards preparing food, Operator provided beard nets to cooks **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Metal hotel pans on drying on rack near steam tables stacked to dry while still wet **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -Condenser leaking fluid onto table in freezer. Table has food storage **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Triple door reach-in cooler on cook line has standing water **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. -Both outdoor ice machines not locked or secured for protection **Warning**
08B-62-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed peppers kept over ready to eat food in walk-in cooler Employee properly stored all items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
14
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes and put into dish machine. Then handled clean dishes coming out of dish machine without washing hands. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in prep are by spry storage shelf.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cigarettes on reach in cooler shelf next to tortilla bowls. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket in prep area >500ppm. Manager fixed to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket on floor in front of hand sink at end of cooks line. Manager removed bucket to make sink accessible. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cup with no handle used to dispense ice for drinks at bar. Employee removed cup and will use scoop with handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and speaker on reach in cooler next to tortilla bowl. Manager removed phone and speaker. Phone on dry storage shelf next to canned foods. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils dried with towel after the application of the chlorine sanitizer solution from dish machine. Discussed with employee. Employee sanitized dishes properly and let air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-54-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses on cook line. Manager removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
37
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside of back door by sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. Bag in box soda system stored outside. Shed not fully enclosed, sliding doors allow 2-3 inch gap between door and frame. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: Spoke to Breanna at plan review, remodel plans where submitted by operator on 6-21-2022, but are still being reviewed. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Soda bag in box stored in wood shed outside, doors do not seal. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk in cooler In dish room and kitchen, back door to walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Operator has service scheduled to seal floor. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ukulele Brands last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ukulele Brands on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ukulele Brands?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ukulele Brands.
How does Ukulele Brands compare to other restaurants in Land O' Lakes?
Ukulele Brands most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Land O' Lakes average of 76.
Has Ukulele Brands' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ukulele Brands have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ukulele Brands 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 Ukulele Brands inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ukulele Brands is inspected around two times per year on average.
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