HIDDEN TREASURE RUM BAR & GRILL

Name: HIDDEN TREASURE RUM BAR & GRILL
Address: 4940 S PENINSULA DR UNIT A, PONCE INLET, FL, 32127, US
Rating: 48.8

4940 S PENINSULA DR UNIT A, PONCE INLET, FL 32127

License #7402555

🍽️ American ℹ️

48.8 Grade F / 100

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April 17, 2026 · 10 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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HIDDEN TREASURE RUM BAR & GRILL in PONCE INLET currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 48.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 74 total violations — 15 critical, 14 major, 45 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Cup with no handle used to dispense ice. -advised to use ice scoop
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -warewashing area in back
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of ice inside walk in cooler
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -labels stuck to lexans and other plastic bins in warewashing area
[36-60-5] Screen in window/overhead protection torn/in poor repair. -near ice machine
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. -from dish machine- not plumbed above/into drain
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found -bee like insect inside bar area, advising operator of benefits to installing air curtains above windows to help prevent/mitigate flying insects in semi-enclosed areas.
[41-24-4] Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -gravy 125F inside inadequate double boil(lack of volume of water in basin container) for more than 3 hours per manager , manager discarded and replaced
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can placed in front of hand sink at end of cook line

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[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to dispense paprika from bulk container
[24-05-4] Clean bowls, plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -above steam table in back, debris on top plates
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -employee stacking wet dishes on storage rack
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -server station at end of cookline, near floor drain and beverage station -pooled in front of walk in coolers
[36-17-5] Flooring in disrepair. -interior dining area, flooring in some areas with apparent water damage
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of soda bibs stored on floor next to storage rack
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -designated handwash sink in server station, sign is not at sink -sink in side prep room next to mechanical slicer
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -debris on shelving, side storage room -interior/bottom surface of reach in cooler inside bar
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -numerous
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -door propped open near cookline, flies present -gap beneath double wooden doors connecting to prep area
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. -drain from dish machine.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -leak under pipe below hand sink at entrance to cookline near back door
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found -2 small flies around cookline
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef above cooked crab legs on speed rack inside walk in cooler. -raw shell eggs stored above condiments/sauces on rack inside walk in cooler
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw comminuted beef stored above pork roast inside walk in cooler
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -diced tomatoes, crema, sliced cheese, cut lettuce, shredded cheese 53-57F inside cooler across from flat top grill. Employee stated unit was emptied after equipment failed overnight, placed inside cooler less than 1 hour prior. Product moved to other cooler to safely cool down. -manager placed top side of cooler onto time as public health control for 4 hours
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chili 123-129F, inside double pan at steam table with apparent inadequate water level to maintain steam for temperature control. Employee stated placed on line 30 minutes prior, reheated to 165F
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -substance stuck to interior of soda guns behind cone -portions of interior of small ice machine at bar
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -designated hand wash sink in server area at end of cookline with food debris inside of strainer/sink stopper.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. -soap dispenser not conveniently located in area around designated hand wash sink in server area
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -pico de gallo
[53B-14-5] 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. -amber, larry