Compass Bar and Grill

1506 US 27 S, Lake Placid, FL 33852 · Permanent Food Service · License 3800484

B
Grade B
Safety score 87 of 100

Latest visit, Sep 17, 2026: 0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic violations.

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 17 routine inspection
    3 basic
    -3
  • Emergency closure in the last 90 days
    Ordered closed on Jul 16
    -10
  • Safety score87

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Routine inspection · Sep 17, 2026

First visit · Sep 17, 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.

  • Dishwashing facilities and test kits
    • Basic: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on drying rack. Operator removed and placed at dishwasher area.
  • Plumbing and backflow prevention
    • Basic: Water leaking from pipe on top of dishwasher. Operator will call for service.
    • Basic: Standing water in bottom of double door reach-in-cooler in kitchen

Routine inspection · Jul 16, 2026

Follow-up visit · Jul 16, 2026 Reopened after closure

The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.

  • Clean equipment storage and air drying
    • Basic: Operator has eight ice cream pales one only three scoops.
First visit · Jul 16, 2026 Emergency closure

Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.

  • Clean equipment storage and air drying
    • Basic: Operator has eight ice cream pales one only three scoops.
  • Single-service items
    • Basic: Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk plastic spoon's stored on floor area. Operator removed and stored correctly.
  • Insects, rodents, pests and animals
    • High priority: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. One on top of white Stand up reach in freezer Two on prep table Five at silver Stand up reach in freezer Five along back wall in storage area. One on top of dishwasher Two behind toaster area. Fifteen under soda area cabinets . Operator has contract from Terminex to start on 7/20. Operator was informed where droppings were and commenced cleaning.
  • Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation
    • Basic: Ceiling tile with hole.
  • Chemicals and toxic substances
    • High priority: Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Sticky trap with cheese under tables in storage area and behind walk in cooler. Snap trap at bar.