Altamonte Springs, Seminole County

KIWI'S PUB AND GRILL/SILVER FERN LOUNGE

801 W HWY 436 #1017, Altamonte Springs, FL 327143054

FoodSeating
Latest violations
15
1 High Priority
Apr 16, 2026
City
Altamonte Springs
County
Seminole
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.

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 13Total: 15

08A-17-6

Detail 24517597

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw catfish out of its original packaging over bagged cheese and egg roll wrapes in reach in freezer by dishwasher

02C-03-5

Detail 24517599

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meat on shelf in walk in cooler. Opened 4/14 per operator.

14-01-5

Detail 24517602

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup on tarter sauce. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 24517598

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several Ceiling tiles in kitchenwhere plumbing lines run through has openings

14-09-4

Detail 24517594

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board

12B-07-4

Detail 24517596

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24517604

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish storage shelf

08B-47-4

Detail 24517605

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of pickles on floor in walk in cooler

10-01-5

Detail 24517595

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar container. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24517607

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of microwave

23-03-4

Detail 24517603

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Spice shelf -Gaskets in cooler by walkin cooler -sides of grill and fryer Top shelf above prep cooler Shelf above prep area on line with clean plates

22-16-4

Detail 24517606

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -bottom Interior of freezer by dishwasher

29-49-6

Detail 24517600

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In prep cooler

29-11-4

Detail 24517601

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leakong from reach in cooler by walk in cooler

02D-01-5

Detail 24517608

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. on squeeze bottle sauces above prep cooler

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

16-03-4

Detail 24135221

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -interior of machine has build up of debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24135222

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease build up on floors under cooking equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24135224

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Time Extended

36-30-4

Detail 24135223

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -FRP does not reach ceiling, exposed cinder block wall above. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Time Extended

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 24110100

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. -2 cycles, 0ppm. Operator primed, unable to get proper levels. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24110101

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slight build up around ice chute inside ice machine.

16-03-4

Detail 24110103

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -interior of machine has build up of debris.

36-73-4

Detail 24110098

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease build up on floors under cooking equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 24110099

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled.

36-30-4

Detail 24110102

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -FRP does not reach ceiling, exposed cinder block wall above.

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

35B-01-4

Detail 23674632

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -bottom of back door near dish machine rusting. No vermin or environmental contamination present. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Time Extended

36-30-4

Detail 23674631

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -exposed cinder block, FRP in disrepair on back wall near back door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Time Extended

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23672268

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomato (44F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (44F - Cold Holding) in lift top cooler across from grill less than 4 hours. -raw chicken (46F-Cold Holding) in drawer under grill less than 4 hours. Gap between side of drawer and gasket. -FOS (44F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); noodles (46F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours in walk-in cooler. Per operator, door open frequently. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23672269

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -bottom of back door near dish machine rusting. No vermin or environmental contamination present.

36-30-4

Detail 23672270

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -exposed cinder block, FRP in disrepair on back wall near back door.

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

01B-24-5

Detail 23216549

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -FOS prepared 9/22. Operator discarded.

22-20-5

Detail 23216548

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -slight build up of soil on walls and back of ice machine bin.

16-21-4

Detail 23216551

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -tip.

36-73-4

Detail 23216550

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled with food debris behind cooking equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 23216547

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -squeeze bottle lids on cook line soiled. Corrected on site. -door frame of right side upright freezer soiled. -table under charbroiled soiled with grease.

22-16-4

Detail 23216552

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in cooler drawers under charbroiled soiled.

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 22792297

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -wall, ceiling tiles by ice machine dusty.

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-02-6

Detail 22433914

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open box of raw Philly steaks above free Cb fries in upright freezer. Open box moved to bottom of cooler. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22433913

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink across from walk-in cooler clogged, full of soiled water, blocked by fryer filter. Per operator, plumber has been notified.

14-01-5

Detail 22433912

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in slaw container in walk-in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22433918

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -blue cutting board at cook line. Operator ordered new cutting boards during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 22433911

Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag in a box syrups stored on floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22433917

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lids soiled on squeeze bottles in warmer. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22433916

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind dish machine. Repeat Violation

46-01-4

Detail 22433915

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -back door of kitchen across from walk-in cooler.

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 15

08A-02-6

Detail 22027777

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef ad. Raw shrimp over fries in 2 door freezer Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22027780

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. Provided form Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22027778

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on right side of kitchen blocked by greaser pump filter Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 22027788

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. On weekly special menus for Over medium fried egg and hamburgers. Provide Comsumer Advisory to post Main menu has written consumer advisory already Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22027793

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

16-21-4

Detail 22027790

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-36-4

Detail 22027789

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling over bag in box soda Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22027783

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on bottom of rust door , kitchen exit door on far left side

14-69-4

Detail 22027781

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in ice cream cooler used to store food at cook line by kitchen exit on right side of cook line

21-04-4

Detail 22027791

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22027782

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22027784

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers have grease build up

14-17-4

Detail 22027792

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves rusted in walk in cooler

36-27-5

Detail 22027786

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black debris build up on wall behind dish machine Dust build up on wall over reach in cooler by walk in cooler Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22027787

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

46-04-4

Detail 22027785

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen exit door on far right side of cook line is locked

46-01-4

Detail 22027779

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen exit door on far right side of cookline is blocked by and ice cream cooler

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-02-6

Detail 21643301

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -portion bags of raw shrimp on shelf above pretzel bites in reach-in freezer. Employee moved to correct freezer.

41-27-4

Detail 21643305

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -quat sanitizer buckets greater than 400ppm. More water added. Recheck 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21643303

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -at hand wash sink across from walk-in cooler door. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21643304

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

14-09-4

Detail 21643302

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -white cutting board on prep cooler.

36-30-4

Detail 21643306

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -exposed cement block above FRP in kitchen. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind dish machine.

May 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

50-17-2

Detail 21080276

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - Operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21080273

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - Bathrooms at main bar has turning corner no doors. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21080275

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - Green cutting board on cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 21080277

Basic - Food stored on floor. - Bucket of pickles in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21080278

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21080274

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. - Beer walk in cooler fan guards.

25-05-4

Detail 21080280

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - On the floor in back room.

29-49-6

Detail 21080279

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - Next to walk in cooler.

Feb 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 20853503

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above commercially packaged beer cheese dip and unwashed potatoes in walk-in cooler.

53B-13-5

Detail 20853502

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.

16-03-4

Detail 20853506

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Wall behind dish machine soiled.

32-04-4

Detail 20853505

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's and women's restrooms in main bar room have no door, only turning a corner.

14-01-5

Detail 20853507

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in flour on cook line. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20853504

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.-exterior of beer cheese sauce lid, bulk flour container soiled.

36-30-4

Detail 20853508

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -hole in plywood above walk-in cooler -exposed cement blocks above kitchen FRP.

02D-01-5

Detail 20853509

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk flour on cook line.