KALUA BEACH BAR

Name: KALUA BEACH BAR
Address: 181 S JOANNA, TAVARES, FL, 32778, US
Rating: 80.6

181 S JOANNA, TAVARES, FL 32778

License #4508520

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80.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Quick take

KALUA BEACH BAR in TAVARES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 4 critical, 4 major, 11 minor.

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Inspections on file

Clean inspections

Callback visits

Latest clean pass

August 6, 2025

The latest inspection on March 4, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 2 major, and 7 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage

67%

Imported observations

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Critical Major Minor

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. Raw Chicken (49F - Cold Holding)
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior. Raw Chicken (49F - Cold Holding)
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets across from cook line. Upright white freezer gaskets. Fan guard in walk in cooler.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from cook line.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing some date of birth.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with cleaning pan and rag. Operator removed.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in the kitchen.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at the bar. Operator removed.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Case of water. Operator removed.

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