Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota County

GOOD LIQUID BREWING COMPANY

1570 LAKEFRONT DR, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
Dec 1, 2025
City
Lakewood Ranch
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-19-4

Detail 24215765

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed the operator wash his hands with just cold water. Operator rewashed their hands hot water. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24215762

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the steam table: Pork (123F - Hot Holding); Cheese sauce (120F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 30 minutes after being reheated in the oven. Operator placed them back in the oven to get up to temperature. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24215767

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the cook line hand sink used to fill a pitcher. Operator removed the pitcher. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24215766

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cups used as scoops for multiple products on the kitchen. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24215764

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stood on the cook line. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24215761

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone and wallet stored on the cook line.

25-06-4

Detail 24215763

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed their single service cups not inverted operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 24215760

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed both walk in cooler fan covers with dust build up.

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 23995425

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the cook line sink with. Pitcher inside and the back bar sink with an ice cube tray inside. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23995424

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go cups not inverted in the kitchen.

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-62-1

Detail 23394909

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no tool to measure temperature for their hot water dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 23394908

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops at the salad/prep area. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23394910

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up along the floor of the walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Time Extended

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

12A-05-4

Detail 23392190

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee drink from their cup and then handle clean utensils. Operator had them wash their hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23392196

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the sautee make table: Chicken (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked noodles (62F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (58F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed all items into the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23392195

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar hand wash sink with a cup cleaner inside. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-62-1

Detail 23392189

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no tool to measure temperature for their hot water dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23392192

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops at the salad/prep area. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23392193

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees cooking food without hair restraints. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23392191

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up along the floor of the walk in freezer. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23392194

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork being thawed in standing water. Operator turned on the water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 23105035

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork in the walk in cooler.

08A-20-5

Detail 23105023

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish in the walk in cooler.

01B-13-4

Detail 23105026

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed thawed reduced oxygen packaged grouper not removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of the fish

03B-01-6

Detail 23105029

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left side steamer: Beer cheese (90F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator set it back on the flattop to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

16-62-1

Detail 23105027

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no heat measuring device for their heat dish machine.

31B-02-4

Detail 23105025

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the front bar hand wash sink. Operator placed more there. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23105030

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice machine.

14-01-5

Detail 23105031

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup used as a scoop for dressing. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23105033

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vents above the prep table with dust build up.

06-09-1

Detail 23105034

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. Observed thawed reduced oxygen packaged grouper not removed from its package. Operator willingly disposed of the fish. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 23105032

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand wash sign at the back bar hand wash sink. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23105028

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service items not inverted on the line.

21-12-4

Detail 23105024

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on the back prep area.

May 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 22862197

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 live small flying insects in the open hallway for the ware washing area and kitchen.

50-17-3

Detail 22862196

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the establishment operating with an expired license. The owner was able to renew the license during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22862206

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the bar reach in cooler: Heavy cream (55F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been there for over 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of product.

03A-02-5

Detail 22862201

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the bar reach in cooler: Heavy cream (55F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been there for over 4hrs. Operator willingly disposed of product.

41-10-4

Detail 22862194

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored next to food in the kitchen. Operator removed the buckets. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 22862193

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a missing vacuum breaker at the end of the mop sink splitter.

11-27-4

Detail 22862199

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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Emailed operator a copy. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 22862202

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at the back bar and prep hand wash sinks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22862204

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing chemical not labeled throughout the establishment. Operator set aside bottles to be labeled. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 22862207

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in multiple containers of food in the establishment. Operator removed the bowls. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 22862203

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining multiple food contact shelves for cans and peanut butter in the kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 22862198

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on the prep and cook line. Operator removed drinks from the line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22862200

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fryer oil on the floor of the kitchen. Operator removed the case. Observed cases of food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 22862205

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the back bar hand wash sink.

16-46-4

Detail 22862195

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple old labels on food containers in the establishment. Operator removed some labels. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

03B-01-6

Detail 22401274

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the right side of the cook line: Cheese sauce (120F - Hot Holding); Cooked Beans (125F - Hot Holding); Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr and reheated them to 185F Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22401271

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer buckets on the floor of the kitchen and bar areas. Operator placed buckets off the ground. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22401266

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels there. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22401269

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the server ice bin. Operator had an employee clean it off. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22401267

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents in the kitchen with dust build up.

12B-07-4

Detail 22401273

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage on the kitchen prep table. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22401270

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers wet nesting in the equipment storage.

10-20-4

Detail 22401268

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on the right side cook line oven handle. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 22401272

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. Operator cleaned fan covers. Corrected On-Site

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 22115739

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Corrected On Site: Mixer head shield and meat slicer had food build up. Soda nozzles on bar had debris build up.

02B-04-5

Detail 22115730

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed Caesar dressing made with raw eggs, not identified on menu. Operator corrected menu Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22115740

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected on Site: pink substance observed in ice machine shield in kitchen area. Manager notified and cleaned. Observed black substance in bar ice bin.

32-12-5

Detail 22115733

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed only one covered. Notified manager to cover the other 2.

14-09-4

Detail 22115732

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front prep line cutting boards need to be replaced.

08B-38-4

Detail 22115734

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oils stored on on ground in the back of store. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22115738

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 22115735

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in sugar and flour containers not above food product.

22-08-4

Detail 22115736

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Vulcan oven on right off cook line had build up.

16-46-4

Detail 22115737

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22115731

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on coffee machine flipped wrong way. Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 21720295

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. Emailed operator Vomit/Body Fluid cleanup plan.

31B-02-4

Detail 21720302

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels across from salad Reachin Cooler . Employee corrected by adding paper towels. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21720300

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. Observed no signed employee agreements. Emailed operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement.

24-08-4

Detail 21720301

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink glasses wet nesting by coffee/ soda machine.

14-69-4

Detail 21720298

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Walkin Freezer .

16-46-4

Detail 21720297

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic food pans on storage shelves.

06-01-5

Detail 21720296

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs defrosting in sink without running water, employee corrected by running water. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21720299

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry sitting in mop sink.

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 21289421

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar. Employee placed towels at sink. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21289422

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on preparation table in kitchen. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21289420

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food handler wearing bracelet. Employee removed bracelet. Corrected On-Site

Feb 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-17-4

Detail 20892169

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on cook line unlabeled, employee labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 20892168

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between preparation tables on cook line. Employee moved knife. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 20892167

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

Dec 7, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.