Hernando Hideaway Sports Bar

2404 N Florida Ave, Hernando, FL 34442 · Permanent Food Service · License 1901101

B
Grade B
Safety score 82 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 18, 2026

What drove the grade

Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.High priority · fixed on the spot · 14 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 18 complaint inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 13 basic (2 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -18
  • Safety score82

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Complaint inspection

15 violations found
  1. First visitAug 18, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    15 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 13 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.

      2 dead Beatles, under the table in the dining area. The operator cleaned up the Beatles and sanitized the area.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.2 bottles not labeled in the kitchen by the 3 compartment sink.

      The operator labeled the bottles.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    Basic13

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris

      Next to the 4 burner stove microwave has accumulation of food debris and grease. The operator clean the microwave.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Behind the grill area wall grease build up. The operator cleaned the wall area behind the grill.

      Fixed on the spot

      Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

      Main Kitchen area Oven door handle soiled and food debris build up. Operator cleaned door handle.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.

      2 utensils between equipment. The operator moved the utensils to the dishwasher area.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.

      The sink at the bar area by the door entrance to the kitchen is not working. The pipe needs to be reconnected.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      In the bathroom men's bathroom. Provided the operator with a handwashing sign. The operator posted.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

      The men's and the woman's bathroom doors.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.

      2 dead roaches, behind the door by the women's bathroom. 1 dead roach, under the 3 compartment sink. 2 dead roaches, by the tv in the kitchen area. 4 dead roaches, by the water heater. 1 dead roach, under the bar area. The operator swept up the dead roaches and sanitized the area.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

      Around the kitchen area missing wall cove molding.

      Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      The floor inside the bar area in soiled with old cigarette.

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

      1 in the kitchen area and 2 in the bar area not secured.

      No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

      Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 54, Florida Clean Indoor Air Act: Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Non-food contact surfaces clean2
Insects, rodents, pests and animals2
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Other sanitary and safe operation2
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Handwash sinks and supplies1