BUTLERS 18 EAST

Name: BUTLERS 18 EAST
Address: 18 E MAIN ST, AVON PARK, FL, 33825, US
Rating: 88

18 E MAIN ST, AVON PARK, FL 33825

License #3801100

88 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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BUTLERS 18 EAST in AVON PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 88 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 2 critical, 3 major, 11 minor.

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Latest clean pass

March 17, 2026

The most recent inspection was clean, with no violations documented on March 17, 2026.

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Inspection coverage

67%

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Passed — No Violations

Disposition: Warning Issued
[08A-20-5] Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw shrimp in the reach in cooler, owner moved the shrimp.
[14-11-5] Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler in bar area.
[22-08-4] Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris soiled in microwave on the shelf in the kitchen.
[31B-02-4] Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink in the kitchen, owner replaced.
[53B-01-5] Observed: 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.
[33-16-4] Observed: Open dumpster lid.
[40-06-5] Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees bag in food preparation area, owner moved.
[50-08-7] Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
[22-20-5] Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black and pink like substance on the white guard in the ice machine.
[31B-04-4] Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the hand wash sink in the bar area, printed a copy for owner.
[31A-09-4] Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed equipment blocking hand wash sink in the kitchen.

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