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385 S GULFVIEW BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun outside bar.
Water draining onto floor surface. Pool bar dishwasher draining on floor.

PARLOR DOUGHNUTS

430 W BAY DR, LARGO · Pinellas County

Plumbing system in disrepair. Sanitizing compartment leaking.

CATALINA'S LA CANTINA

10 S PINELLAS AVE, TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp over unwashed cilantro in cooler. Operator moved shrimp.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of reach in cooler near mop sink torn and in disrepair.

LIBRARY PREP KITCHEN

600 5 ST S, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

During the callback inspection frozen vacuum sealed food items were observed stored inside the walk in freezer. Verified the HACCP Plans and Process Waiver Status Report and observed seating license 6217793 Library JV Management LLC and For All Kids LLC submitting a HACCP plan for Vacuum sealing raw meats, with the status stating Pending operator reply. Catering license 6215835, Library Prep Kitchen is where the special process is being conducted. During callback on 6/19/2026 and 7/23/2026 information was provided for updating the HACCP application and adding the prep kitchen license.
Observed stored inside walk in freezer: 3 vacuumed sealed bags of frozen Butter with Shallots and parsley dated 8/7/2026. 4 vacuumed sealed bags of frozen Demi glaze dated 7/25/2026. Container with vacuumed sealed frozen bags of tomato paste dated 6/26/2026. Previously discussed 48 hour exemption with the Chef during the callback inspection on 6/19/2026. Per Chef on duty, the special process is no longer being conducted.

318 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine spray bottle testing at 200 PPM. Spray bottle was diluted with water and now testing at 50 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting board stained light brown.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operators CFM certificate is expired. No other CFM.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator DBPR vomiting and diarrheal events form during the inspection. Establishment has chemical (Chlorine) associated with written procedures. Discussed printing the form out.
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/ Observed expired verticals for operator Kristijan Jankovic with a completion date 04/15/2021 through Prometric.
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EL BENY MORE #1 LLC

6201 34TH ST, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef in plastic containers inside glass door reach in cooler over top cooked pork. Employee moved
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make ahead pizza with cheese in green bin made at 11am temperature 99 degrees Sent time as a public health control to establishment
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked pork
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed raw beef inside bin blocking hand wash sink.
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SABOR MEXICANO EL POTRILLO LLC

890 W MAIN ST, BARTOW · Polk County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen. The manager replaced the paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen The manager replaced the soap.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet not flushing in the ladies room.
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200 EAGLE RIDGE DR, DAVENPORT · Polk County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various items in freezer and coolers.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. dish machine spray station.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 110F. Advised cook to turn heat up on grill to reach 135F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on grill cold hold unit soiled with mold like substance.

RICO RICO BAKERY & RESTAURANT LLC

404 E HINSON AVE, HAINES CITY · Polk County

Live, small flying insects found. 7 live flies in kitchen landing on bread speed rack, plates and upright coolers. Operator eradicating and sanitizing surfaces.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in upright three door freezer.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of flour stored on floor. Buckets of icing stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor.
Equipment in poor repair. Upright two door freezer door hanging.
Ice buildup in reach-in 3 door upright freezer.
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ARABELLAS RISTORANTE

346 W CENTRAL AVE, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County

Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 40 rodent droppings under dry storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area with sanitizing solution.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator inverted items
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor operator removed from floor.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks

JOHNNY'S EGG WORKS

133 S SCENIC HWY, FROSTPROOF · Polk County

Bottom of the reach cleaned but not sides of fryers
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door

590 N BROADWAY AVE, BARTOW · Polk County

Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside the the 3 door reach in cooler across from the 3 compartment sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in drawers on on the cook line handles are soiled a build up.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Chicken breading station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease on the floor Under the fryers.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. A manager printed a receipt of the license. Not the actual license.
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GATORS DOCKSIDE HIGHLAND CITY

5147 US 98 S, LAKELAND · Polk County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime At the end of the prep table next to the 2 compartment prep sink. The can opener was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom panel cover on the single upright reach in cooler across from the fryers is missing.
Light not functioning. Hood system
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the small reach in cooler in the bar area. The manager cleaned the gasket.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

3750 US HWY 98, LAKELAND · Polk County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in server area blocked by container. Manager removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to dump sink in server station area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At dump sink hand sink combo in server station.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some training cards missing completion date, legible name of employee.
Last plans on file were approved back in 2010. Dish machine moved out of corner to where old hand sink was installed. Hand wash sink in dish area was fully removed. Closest hand sink across kitchen over 30feet away. Hand sink at server station/ dump sink not currently assigned as a designated hand sink, but is on approved plans from 2010. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/.
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24195 US HWY 27, LAKE WALES · Polk County

Equipment in poor repair. Above the three compartment sink soap ,water, sanitizer box leaking. Work order already placed for equipment.

THE SOCIAL PLATE

315 E MAIN ST, BARTOW · Polk County

Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee using the 3 compartment sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener blade. Located at the end of the prep table across from the dish rack and back door.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed hands at the 3 compartment sink.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee closed the door.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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LITTLE CAESARS #667

1262 N BROADWAY AVE, BARTOW · Polk County

Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open bottle of Lipton Brisk tea and an open bottle of Aquafina bottle water next to a container of chicken wings on a shelf inside the walk in cooler.

CULVER'S OF HAINES CITY

37061 US 27, HAINES CITY · Polk County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles on both machines have mold like substance build up.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

245 W CENTRAL AVE #102, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County

Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza station located next to the wall, operator cleaned and sanitized area with sanitizing solution.

BANKER'S BREW COFFEE

600 N BROADWAY BLDG 2, BARTOW · Polk County

Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside the ice machine. The scoop was removed.

GLOBAL FOODY LOVERS

2143 DAVENPORT BLVD, DAVENPORT · Polk County

Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat sauces
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in cooler cooked chicken covered, boiled eggs , fried rice , various items in reach in cooler
Observed: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean cutting board stored on floor
Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed: No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Front service area
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30928 HWY 27 N UNIT 3, HAINES CITY · Polk County

Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drink in cooler with customer drinks, and in reach in cooler with food meant for customers.

1001 LAKESHORE DR, THE VILLAGES · Sumter County

No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 2 stem thermometers, neither working
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic pans in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink, operator removed
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Under door of walk in freezer on cove molding -rust, mold like substance, water on top of cove molding.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at front counter, inspector provided sign and it was posted at sink

SANDBAR SPORTS BAR

4301 OCEAN BLVD, COCOA BEACH · Brevard County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (45F - Cold Holding); , manager had item removed and put in another cooler
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 8lb can orange marmalade
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Operator in the process of getting menus updated.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on deep white freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior lid of ice machine has build up of mold like substance. Manager cleaned lid.
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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-49

4160 W STATE RD 520, COCOA · Brevard County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash browns stored on cook line at 60F for 2 hours. Operator placed them in freezer to rapid chill. New temp 42F.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch while prepping food
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored above ready to eat veggies in walk in cooler. Operator removed

FISHLIPS WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL

610 GLEN CHEEK DR, CAPE CANAVERAL · Brevard County

Live, small flying insects found. 2 small flies observed in kitchen by dish machine area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table on pantry area: Hard boiled eggs cold holding at 48F for 2 hours Cut lettuce cold holding at 51F for 2 hours Cut tomatoes cold holding at 50F for 2 hours Operator place items on ice. New temp for all items 41F.
No soap provided at handwash sink. On upstairs bar area. Operator placed some during inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and asparagus stored over ready to eat veggies in walk in cooler. Operator removed
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AZTECA TWO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

1600 N. ATLANTIC AVE., COCOA BEACH · Brevard County

4 Live, small flying insects found under dishwasher.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested twice, 0 ppm, tried priming, sanitation would not prime.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Manager discarded, stated it was already expired.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, manager put in dish sink.
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
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CHINA WOK SUITE #4

3830 S A1A, MELBOURNE BEACH · Brevard County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cut vegetables. Walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowls in sink. Educated operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg rolls, chicken and ribs walk in cooler
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Fen Jing
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - COCOA

301 TUCKER LN, COCOA · Brevard County

Live, small flying insects found. 3 live flying insect observed in kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat sanitizer test strips available
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Two Missing ceiling tiles in hallway by kitchen area
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of paper plates stored on the floor in dry storage area

COLD STONE CREAMERY

2 FIFTH AVE STE B, INDIALANTIC · Brevard County

Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. No date of last service for filters under front counter
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Walk-in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Door frame of walk-in freezer
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