SUWANNEE BELLE LANDING

Name: SUWANNEE BELLE LANDING
Address: 282 SE 989 TH STREET, OLD TOWN, FL, 32680, US
Rating: 70.6

282 SE 989 TH STREET, OLD TOWN, FL 32680

License #2500169

70.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

January 30, 2026 · 12 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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SUWANNEE BELLE LANDING in OLD TOWN currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 70.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 68 total violations — 15 critical, 13 major, 40 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around downstairs ice machine soiled with dirt and/or debris.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bushel of oysters stored directly on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager placed the oysters on a shelf during this inspection.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop stored down inside panko inside bin at cookline. Manager removed the scoop from the area during this inspection.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Lids of dumpster left open.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket near cookline quaternary 0ppm. Manager dumped and refilled the sanitizer, then quaternary 200ppm.
[12A-12-4] Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee at cookline breaded raw fish with gloved hands, then proceeded to handle fryer baskets and single-use trays with the same gloved hands. Manager stopped the employee, had him wash hands and put on new gloves, then had the employee sanitize the handles of equipment during this inspection.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Pan containing raw tuna stored in shelf directly above portions of broccoli inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved the raw tuna to the bottom shelf during this inspection. 2. Package of raw sausage and flat of raw eggs stored on shelf above portion bags containing pickles inside reach-in cooler in storage room. Manager moved both items to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two ServSafe food manager certificates expired on 10/12/2025 and 11/19/2025.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of keg cooler and beer cooler in bar area soiled with mold-like substances.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan containing portion cups of ranch dressing made on site with buttermilk missing date mark. Manager stated they were made on 9/28 and added the proper date mark during this inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in server station has deep cut marks.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around ice machine soiled with dirt and/or debris.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Five cracked plastic pans on clean dish rack in dry storage area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor inside beer cooler. Employee placed bottles on a shelf during this inspection.
[14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelf of prep table in bar area rusted.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler in bar area. Employee began cleaning out the cooler during this inspection.
[03G-53-1] Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Several packages of raw steak sealed inside reduced oxygen packages on-site and held for less than 48 hours missing time mark. Manager stated they were packaged at 11am the previous day and added the proper time marks during this inspection.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Two packages of raw hamburger meat stored on shelf directly above pan containing fully-cooked corn inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved raw hamburger meat to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Package containing raw sausage stored on shelf directly above pan containing raw shrimp inside reach-in cooler in storage area. Manager moved the raw sausage to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: grouper (59F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the grouper was cooled under cool running water 3 hours prior, then layered ice around the grouper to rapidly cool to 41F. 2. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: egg wash (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the egg wash has been in-use for three hours and added more ice to egg wash, then 38F.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use plastic cup without handle stored down inside bin of cracker meal in storage room. Manager removed cup from cracker meal during this inspection and
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler ambient 45F. Manager called someone to come repair the cooler during this inspection and began placing ice on the TCS foods inside the unit.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single-use foam cups stored directly on floor in storage area. Manager placed cups on a shelf during this inspection.
[36-30-4] Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in storage area containing ice machine constructed from unsealed wood.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell stored on wire shelf directly above bucket "burger sauce" inside reach-in cooler in storage room. Manager removed eggs from shelf during this inspection.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside walk-in cooler: hamburger meat (44F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (44F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all three cases of hamburger meat were stored inside the walk-in cooler overnight.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside top of refrigerated make-table beside grill: slaw (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated he filled the slaw from another cooler two hours prior. Manager voluntarily discarded the slaw during this inspection. Inside bottom section of refrigerated make-table beside grill: tuna (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the tuna completed thawing 10 minutes prior. Inside walk-in cooler: butter packets (45F - Cold Holding); butter sticks (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated both items were delivered two hours prior. Inspector instructed manager to place ice on the items to rapidly cool them to 41F. hamburger meat (44F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (44F - Cold Holding); hamburger meat (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all three cases of hamburger meat were stored inside the walk-in cooler overnight. Stop sales issued.
[05-05-4] Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer on outside of walk-in cooler shows 35F, actual ambient air temperature is 45F.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cookline completely blocked by trash can. Manager moved trash can out away from the handwash sink during this inspection.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into handwash sink in upstairs server station.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Two pans containing 17 reduced oxygen packages of commercially processed tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. All packages are fully thawed. Packaging does have a label indicating it must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sales issued.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket hanging from dry storage rack, above box containing crackers and over bottles of sauce. Manager removed jacket from shelf during this inspection.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles at cookline.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of panko bin near cookline soiled with grease. 2. Hood filters above fryer soiled with grease. 3. Keg cooler gaskets in bar area soiled with slimy substance. 4. Gaskets on doors of white freezer in storage area near downstairs bar soiled with mold-like substance.
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado with sticker still attached cut in-half in pan inside reach-in make-table at cookline. Manager voluntarily discarded the avocado during this inspection.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vent at cookline soiled with dust and insulation.
[01B-28-5] Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. 1. One pan containing portioned bags of rice with date mark of 11/8. Stop sale issued. 2. One pan containing sausage with date mark of 11/2. Stop sale issued. 3. Three pans containing queso cheese with date mark of 11/8. Stop sale issued. 4. 5-gallon bucket containing house-made salsa with date mark of 11/2. Stop sale issued. Three pans containing diced tomatoes with date mark of 5. 11/8. Stop sale issued.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two pans containing 17 reduced oxygen packages of commercially processed tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. All packages are fully thawed. Packaging does have a label indicating it must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Corners of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted beside ice machine near downstairs bar. Manager inverted ice bucket during this inspection.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Deep cut marks in cutting boards at cookline.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee grocery bag containing personal chips stored above pan of cheese in top of refrigerated make-table at cookline. Manager removed bag from area during this inspection.
[31B-04-4] No towels and/or handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing from mens restroom near downstairs bar. Manager printed and hung sign in mens restroom during this inspection. Towels missing from handwash sink beside ice machine. Employee placed towels at handwash sink beside ice machine during this inspection.
[14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelf of prep table at cookline rusted.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fountain machine behind Downstairs bar soiled with mold-like substance.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bin of sugar missing label in server station. Employee added proper label during this inspection.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw frog legs stored on shelf above pan containing cooked chicken wings inside reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance. Manager moved raw frog legs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near downstairs ice machine blocked by large cooler and chairs. Employee unblocked handwash sink during this inspection.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes and ice inside handwash sink in downstairs bar area.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks in office not secured. One co2 tank behind downstairs bar not secured. Manager secured all co2 tanks during this inspection.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Three ice buckets not inverted on top of downstairs ice machine. Manager inverted buckets during this inspection.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor below handwash sink behind outdoor bar area. Manager cleaned up and discarded during this inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in downstairs bar area soiled with mold-like substance. Exterior of fountain machine in downstairs bar area soiled with black substance. Stainless shelf above prep table in downstairs bar area soiled with dust.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Dumpster in enclosure beside building open.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two employee drinks stored inside reach-in freezer near cookline on shelf above frozen shrimp. Manager removed drinks from shelf during this inspection. Two employee drink cups stored on make-table in storage area behind downstairs bar. Manager removed both drink cups from make-table during this inspection.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Pan or corn dogs not covered stored inside reach-in freezer near cookline. Manager had employee wrap pan during this inspection.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood above grill soiled with grease and/or food debris. Employee cleaned hood during this inspection.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: shrimp (48F - Cooling) Employee at cookline stated that they cooked the shrimp the previous day and placed it inside unit to cool. Stop sale issued.
[01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: shrimp (48F - Cooling) Employee at cookline stated that they cooked the shrimp the previous day and placed it inside unit to cool.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open box or raw bacon stored above pan of fully cooked chicken wings inside reach-in cooler in storage area. Employee removed chicken wings from shelf during this inspection.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of aloe lotion stored on shelf above pan of coleslaw inside reach-in cooler in upstairs storage room. Manager removed lotion from shelf during this inspection.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside downstairs ice machine soiled with black substance. Two ice buckets visibly soiled with black substance on top of ice machine. Manager removed ice buckets from area and replaced them with new ones.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by downstairs ice machine blocked by large cooler and trash can. Manager moved cooler and trash can away from handsink during this inspection.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket and dishes stored inside handwash sink in downstairs bar area. Manager removed all from handwash sink during this inspection.
[31B-02-4] No soap and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or towels provided at handwash sink behind downstairs bar area. Manager replenished both during this inspection.