Southern Social Whiskey Bar and Lounge
2223 County Road 220 Ste 203 - 206, Middleburg, FL 32068 · Permanent Food Service · License 2001412
What drove the grade
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 23 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 basic (2 repeats)-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 23, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: 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.
Repeat violation
Basic5
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Stand up reach in freezer door gaskets soiled, mold like substance. Accumulation of dust on cook line hood filters.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Boxes of single service cups stored on the floor. Operator relocated.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Men's restroom missing employee hand wash signage.
Repeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom facility in disrepair.
Men's restroom urinal removed from wall, with large hole and plumbing remaining.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Kitchen ceiling air vents with dust build up.
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 2 follow-up visits Complaint after follow-up
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 23, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added.
At time of follow up inspection no approved revised plans for establishment.
- 1st follow-up visitAug 21, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added.
Operator is still in process of submitting plans and needs more time to finish the process.
More time given
At the first visit
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.
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.