Upper Grand Lagoon, Bay County

OFF THE HOOK BAR AND GRILL

5711 N LAGOON DR, Upper Grand Lagoon, FL 32408

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 26, 2026
City
Upper Grand Lagoon
County
Bay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
19

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 26, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 24, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

29-34-4

Detail 24465382

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb by cook line hand wash sink. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24465380

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 24465381

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. 3 cooks and 4 server/bartenders on duty at time of inspection. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24465384

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line.

40-06-5

Detail 24465383

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored by bag of flour, canvas bag stored in doors light tub in prep area.

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 10

08B-27-4

Detail 24102374

High Priority - Food in soiled container/equipment. Debris observed in tortilla chip container. See stop sale.

08A-05-6

Detail 24102371

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked mushroom in cook line reach in. Shrimp moved to bottom at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24102368

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawed grouper and mahi in vacuum sealed bags. Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Debris observed in tortilla chip container.

41-10-4

Detail 24102377

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of fly bait on top of container of seasoning in prep room.

29-34-4

Detail 24102372

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb under cook line hand wash sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 24102376

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bar handwash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24102375

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. Mahi and grouper in vacuum sealed bags.

36-73-4

Detail 24102369

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on cook line.

22-16-4

Detail 24102373

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Low reach in coolers on cook line soiled. Debris in bottom of upright 3 door prep cooler.

29-49-6

Detail 24102370

Basic - Standing water in bottom of upright 3 door prep room reach-in-cooler.

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23830502

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken. Raw shells eggs stored over limes and sour cream. Repeat Violation

01B-13-4

Detail 23830498

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Thawed tuna in bar area 2 door cooler, label on box indicating the fish is to be removed from packaging. Thawed grouper and thawed mahi in reduced oxygen packaged bags. See stop sale.

31B-02-4

Detail 23830499

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Restocked at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23830501

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23830496

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance on cook line not labeled, per employee bottle contains degreaser. Employee labeled bottle at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23830495

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. Thawed tuna in bar area 2 door cooler, label on box indicating the fish is to be removed from packaging. Thawed grouper and thawed mahi in reduced oxygen packaged bags. See stop sale.

10-02-4

Detail 23830497

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Knife on cook line stored on soiled magnetic strip. Employee cleaned knife and magnetic strip. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23830503

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on exterior of microwave. Underside of make table lid soiled. Knife magnet soiled. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23830500

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By microwave and by flat top. Fan above microwave covered in grease. Repeat Violation

Oct 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 23235611

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Chlorine reservoir switched out. Primed and tested at 100ppm

12A-12-4

Detail 23235614

High Priority - Observed employee touch raw burger with gloved hands, then handle clean containers and deli paper. Discussed with employee. Employee discarded items, removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23235615

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken wings. Raw shell eggs over ranch dressing. All items rearranged appropriately. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23235610

High Priority - Stop sale issued on mahi. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23235607

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: pepper jack cheese 53F, raw burger patty 47F, per cook items out less than 30 minutes. Placed back in cooler at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 23235612

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Chris Kress expired 4-24-19

31B-02-4

Detail 23235608

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23235616

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23235606

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.

23-03-4

Detail 23235613

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on micro wave. Soiled gaskets on low cook line reach in. Soiled shelves above plating area on cook line. Heavily soiled exterior of trash can on cook line.

36-27-5

Detail 23235609

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease/food debris on cook line wall and suppression system tank. Grease build up on fans above cook line.

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 23085332

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dish washing area and prep area in storage building. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Establishment working to get plans submitted Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Spoke with plan review, verified plan review application was submitted. Not yet assigned for review. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Plan not yet approved. Sent copy of deficiency letter to manager. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Plans submitted and approved by plan review department. Per plan review packet, air curtains must be in operation while exterior doors are open. At time of callback air curtains are not operational. Time Extended

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22995925

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dish washing area and prep area in storage building. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Establishment working to get plans submitted Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Spoke with plan review, verified plan review application was submitted. Not yet assigned for review. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Plan not yet approved. Sent copy of deficiency letter to manager. Time Extended

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22889051

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dish washing area and prep area in storage building. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Establishment working to get plans submitted Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Spoke with plan review, verified plan review application was submitted. Not yet assigned for review. Time Extended

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22733538

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dish washing area and prep area in storage building. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Establishment working to get plans submitted Time Extended

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 22727637

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Split freezer fridge: hot dogs 50F in unit overnight per employee, tuna dip 49F in unit unknown amount of time per employee, sliced tomatoes 51F in unit over night per employee, shredded cheese 51F in unit overnight, see stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22727641

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Split freezer fridge: hot dogs 50F in unit overnight per employee, tuna dip 49F in unit unknown amount of time per employee, sliced tomatoes 51F in unit over night per employee, shredded cheese 51F in unit overnight, see stop sale. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22727639

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dish washing area and prep area in storage building. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22727640

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. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22727638

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22727636

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi and tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Cook cut all bags open at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 12, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 22279687

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs in shell stored over mixed cheese. Employee moved eggs to a different shelf at bottom. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22279684

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with mold like substance in prep area.

31A-09-4

Detail 22279678

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed safe with bus tub sitting on top with dirty food baskets blocking hand wash sink in kitchen.

31B-02-4

Detail 22279682

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at bar and no hand wash sign.

31B-03-4

Detail 22279685

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap for hand washing at any hand wash sink in establishment. Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 22279689

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees safe staff training expired.

36-34-5

Detail 22279686

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed build up of grease and dust on ceiling in kitchen above grill and on cords of fan attached to ceiling above grill. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22279683

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen employee with no hair restraint.

08B-38-4

Detail 22279688

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of red onions stored on floor in prep area. Employee put on shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22279681

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in prep area stored between wall and prep shelf. Employee removed and took to dish sink. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22279680

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and a spoon stored in standing water at 108F. Employee removed utensils and put in dish sink. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 22279679

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in floor. Employee moved to other area. Corrected On-Site

25-02-4

Detail 22279677

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed employee restock single use sandwich toothpicks for sandwiches with bare hands in kitchen area.

Sep 27, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 26, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

03C-06-5

Detail 21385372

High Priority - Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Observed employee cook and plate burger Patty, final temp 139F, returned to grill for further cooking. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 21385375

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Split freezer/fridge: tuna dip 48F, cooked pork 50F, American cheese 52F, raw shell eggs ambient temp 51F, per employee over night. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 21385378

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Split freezer/fridge: tuna dip 48F, cooked pork 50F, American cheese 52F, raw shell eggs ambient temp 51F, per employee over night. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21385380

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris inside ice bucket. Ice scoop soiled. Employee began cleaning scoop. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21385374

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. No soap at kitchen hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21385381

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grease build up on kitchen fans and ceiling.

10-12-5

Detail 21385371

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in dirty pan on ice machine. Operator had pan washed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21385373

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket area of storage area reach ins. Repeat Violation

14-06-4

Detail 21385377

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Inside storage area walls made of spray foam. Repeat Violation

36-10-4

Detail 21385376

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Grease build up under tall refrigerator in kitchen

45-02-4

Detail 21385379

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by breaker box in over charged zone. K class in kitchen in recharge zone.

45-06-4

Detail 21385382

Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by breaker box concealed by styrofoam cups. Cup moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jul 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 21173584

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage Pattie's on top of make table 57F, per cook less than 1 hour, moved to reach during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

53B-16-4

Detail 21173581

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee frying chicken wings does not know minimum cooking temperature for poultry. Educated employee at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21173578

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue on ice scoop by ice machine.

05-08-4

Detail 21173582

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided probe thermometer to operator. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21173583

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cutting board in kitchen. Drink discarded at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 21173580

Basic - Inside of storage area walls and ceilings made of unsealed wood and spray foam.

23-03-4

Detail 21173579

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sever condiment reach in, storage area coolers and cook line low reach in gaskets have mold like substance.

Mar 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 20907545

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cole slaw in bar 2 door reach in. Manager rearranged items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20907546

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Counter: sliced pepper jack and American cheese 54F, voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.

31A-11-4

Detail 20907543

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning items stored in kitchen hand wash sink. Manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

35A-13-4

Detail 20907544

Intermediate - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Dog in chair at table. No doggie dining permit. Operator had customer remove dog from chair.

Oct 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 20486517

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 1 cook, to food handler certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-07: Staff unable to locate food handler certificates. Time Extended

Jul 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

50-17-2

Detail 20323616

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-21. Paid during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20323610

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning items stored in kitchen hand wash sink. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 20323608

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. Observed self serve Fountain machine added outside, operator states fountain was added in April. Operator must submit 7005 application, plans and menu. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20323611

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 1 cook, to food handler certificate. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20323614

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink. Employee restocked soap at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 20323609

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By door under trash can.

23-03-4

Detail 20323613

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ceiling fan above make table has accumulation of grease. Ceiling fan above 3 compartment sink has accumulation of grease and dust like substance. Floors behind fryers. Kitchen hand wash sink.

35B-12-4

Detail 20323612

Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Missing window behind double door freezer in dry storage.

22-08-4

Detail 20323615

Basic - Toaster near reach in coolers has accumulation of grease/food debris,