MIDDLEBURG, Clay County

SOUTHERN SOCIAL WHISKEY BAR AND LOUNGE

2223 COUNTY ROAD 220 STE 203 - 206, MIDDLEBURG, FL 32068

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Jun 10, 2026
City
MIDDLEBURG
County
Clay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

29-42-4

Detail 24618061

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on right side of added splitter to mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 24618060

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by ice machine blocked by large fan, dolly and divider posts.

51-14-7

Detail 24618056

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Bar area added with ice bin, dishmachine and soda guns behind main existing bar. Last approved plans are dated 3/31/2022. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24618062

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top and chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24618058

Basic - Floor/ceiling/vent/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Vent above triple sink has dust. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 24618057

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in men's restroom wall.

31B-04-4

Detail 24618059

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign in men's restroom. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24618063

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Repeat Violation

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 24141988

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on added splitter on side with attached hose.

31B-06-4

Detail 24141989

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Unable to dispense soap from both dispensers in kitchen.

22-20-5

Detail 24141985

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of ice machine is soiled.

36-73-4

Detail 24141984

Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall across from and behind fryers is soiled. Floor under fryers and under triple sink in main bar is soiled. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 24141987

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign in men's restroom. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24141986

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Repeat Violation

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-73-4

Detail 23764407

Basic - Floor p/wall/ceiling/vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around fryers has grease and debris accumulation. Wall behind cooking equipment and across from breading station is soiled.

31B-04-4

Detail 23764406

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign in men's restroom. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23764408

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Repeat Violation

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

14-86-1

Detail 23377957

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as liners in cut tomato, cut lettuce and cut onion. Available supply verified not approved for use for food contact. Employee removed all paper towels and discarded. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23377960

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breakers missing from added splitter with attached hose at mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

32-12-5

Detail 23377961

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle available in women's restroom.

29-09-4

Detail 23377956

Basic - Faucet/handle missing/in disrepair at plumbing fixture. In men's restroom, first handwash sink cold water valve inoperable and third handwash sink hot water valve inoperable. At main bar handwash sink, cold water valve inoperable.

36-73-4

Detail 23377959

Basic - Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers has accumulation of grease/debris. Wall across from fryers is soiled. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23377958

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand wash sign missing at bar and in women's restroom. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111.

23-03-4

Detail 23377955

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in refrigerator in kitchen are soiled. Hood filters have grease build up. Exterior of lid on ice machine under the top area is soiled. Repeat Violation

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

29-42-4

Detail 22836704

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed on both sides of splitter. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 22836702

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to ice machine. Towels replenished. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 22836700

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing four employee food handler training. Class is scheduled for this Monday. Corrective Action Taken

12B-14-4

Detail 22836699

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee beverage in ice bin used for customer drinks. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22836703

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around fryers is soiled.

36-24-5

Detail 22836698

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall at second and third urinals in men's room where plumbing goes into wall.

23-03-4

Detail 22836701

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have debris build up. Gasket on beer walk in cooler is soiled.

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22717831

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. All employee training is expired. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Operator needs time available to complete training. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Operator has class scheduled to complete food handler training, needs additional time to complete. Time Extended

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 22570783

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. All employee training is expired. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Operator needs time available to complete training. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22570782

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103 to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Operator needs approved time to complete. Time Extended

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 22547596

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of white cheddar cheese sauce has denting on both sides at bottom seams and the middle has a large dent with a sharp edge.

29-42-4

Detail 22547592

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from splitter added to threaded faucet on the mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22547591

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. No written plan available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22547595

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. All employee training is expired. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22547594

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. No proof available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103 to operator. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22547593

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink directly beside ice machine is inoperable. Plumbing is disconnected under the sink. Sign in sink states "do not use". Water is dripping from the bottom of the sink into a bucket. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22547600

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top and inside chute of ice machine has black mold-like substance. Manager began to clean during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22547598

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two small tanks by bag in box sodas near mop sink are unsecured.

36-34-5

Detail 22547599

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floor under and around fryers is soiled. Vent above the three compartment sink is dusty.

08B-20-4

Detail 22547597

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. #10 can of white cheddar cheese sauce has denting on both sides at bottom seams and the middle has a large dent with a sharp edge. Can is not segregated from rest of supply. Manager segregated can of cheese sauce. Corrected On-Site

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 22062641

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flying insects in main bar to left of three compartment sink.

29-42-4

Detail 22062645

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink on attached splitter at mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 22062643

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator not available to provide access to training records. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22062638

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. Operator not available to provide access to training records. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22062639

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold-like substance.

36-24-5

Detail 22062644

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Two right urinals in mens room have holes in the wall.

31B-04-4

Detail 22062640

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in mens restroom.

08B-39-4

Detail 22062642

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting unwashed limes. Repeat Violation

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

22-40-4

Detail 21735309

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen on shelf at 0ppm. Employee remade bucket at 200ppm Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 21735311

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw hamburgers stored above produce in reach in cooler in kitchen. Also, shell eggs stored on top of unwashed limes. Employee moved all items to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 21735313

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 21735316

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink across from 3 compartment sink in kitchen.

36-24-5

Detail 21735315

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall at 2nd urinal in men's room.

10-01-5

Detail 21735314

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle from scoop in flour bucket beside fryers. Employee moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21735317

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryer and char grill have accumulation of debris.

29-08-4

Detail 21735310

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At handwash sink across from 3 compartment sink in kitchen, the plumbing piping is disconnected allowing water to run onto the floor.

08B-39-4

Detail 21735312

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut unwashed limes at bar area.

Apr 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

22-40-4

Detail 20997106

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0 ppm for quaternary amonia. The bucket was refreshed to 250 ppm. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 20997105

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed the mop sink and splitter lack vacuum breakers.

02B-02-5

Detail 20997107

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed lack of a consumer advisory. One was emailed, printed and posted at the point of order at the bar.

14-06-4

Detail 20997104

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed plywood in food prep areas that is not sealed.

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 20921847

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. Establishment removed dish machine and did not submit and plans Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-10: Establishment has not submit any plans Admin Complaint

Jan 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

02C-01-5

Detail 20764507

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken wings date 12/17 in standing reach in cooler by prep sink in kitchen.

01B-24-5

Detail 20764501

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken wings date 12/17 in standing reach in cooler by prep sink in kitchen.

03A-02-5

Detail 20764503

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler by prep sink in kitchen, per employee door has been consistently opened for less then one hour.

53A-03-7

Detail 20764502

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/ Emily Eccleston, ServeSafe, expired 12/15/2021.

16-37-1

Detail 20764504

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment using quaternary ammonium for sanitation but does not have any test strips.

51-16-7

Detail 20764500

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. Establishment removed dish machine and did not submit and plans Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 20764508

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee

22-20-5

Detail 20764506

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of ice machine next to triple sink.

36-24-5

Detail 20764505

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind urinal in men's bathroom.