The Open Road Bar
4313 N W Hwy 70, Arcadia, FL 34266 · Permanent Food Service · License 2400329
What drove the grade
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.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 3 basic (2 repeats)-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 15, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 27, Water source: Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
More time given
Basic2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
More time given
Code 27, Water source: No hot running water at mop sink.
More time given
- First visitSep 14, 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
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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.
Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the reach in freezer in back storage, owner moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 27, Water source: Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed hand washing sink in kitchen with food debris in it, owner cleaned.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises.
Observed a small dog gated up in the kitchen area, owner removed the dog.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed 2 1/2 gallon milks on the floor in the walk in cooler, owner placed on shelf.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed black like substance on white guard in ice machine in kitchen.
Repeat violation
Code 27, Water source: No hot running water at mop sink.
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.