Kiwi's Pub and Grill/Silver Fern Lounge

801 W Hwy 436 #1017, Altamonte Spgs, FL 32714 · Permanent Food Service · License 6903323

C
Grade C
Safety score 77 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 6, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.High priority · no follow-up needed · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 6 routine inspection
    1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 9 basic (3 repeats)
    -23
  • Safety score77

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

13 violations found
  1. First visitOct 6, 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.

    13 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 9 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      Stainless cleaner over prep table across from cooks line Raw

    Intermediate3

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      Chlorine for dish machines. Operator ordered test strips during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Grate under flat top grill on cooks line.

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

      Under dish machine

    Basic9

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Under prep table on cooks line Raw

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

      Cole slaw container in walk in cooler

      Repeat violation

      Equipment in poor repair.

      Under counter reach in cooler with drawers on cooks line

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

      Sides of equipment on cooks line

      Repeat violation

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

      Sandwich top reach in coolerAcross from flat top grill on cooks line

      Repeat violation

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      Behind flat top grill on cooks line

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Kitchen

      Ceiling tile missing.

      Outside walk in cooler

    • Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

      Mop sink

    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

Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation3
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
Chemicals and toxic substances2
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1