Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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4009 HALIFAX DR, PORT ORANGE · Volusia County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -bleu cheese crumbles 47F less than 1 hour resting above pan level of lowboy across from grill, manager placed below to chill down to 41F
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose on exterior of building, west side
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to dispense
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grout in storage area upstairs
- Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -walk in cooler
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4640 US 17, DE LEON SPRINGS · Volusia County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -warewashing area.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. -warewashing area.
- Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -warewashing area.
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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1401 S ATLANTIC AVE, NEW SMYRNA BEACH · Volusia County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Sliced cheese in a plastic container above top of other containers in main cooler 52F, there for less than 2 hours per operator. Moved underneath - cream 44F in waitstation out and returned to cooler
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - Next to three compartment sink used as a dump sink as evidenced by presence of ice - cookline used to hold pot prior to moving it to the dish area
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on reach in cooler
- Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed. Ham 52-56F in reach in cooler, thawed in three compartment sink just prior to inspection start per operator
208 N WOODLAND BLVD, DELAND · Volusia County
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of anti acids on bar counter by juicer. Operator removed ,
- 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. Chlorine 10 ppm.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bar hand wash sink.
- No quat or chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- No soap provided at bar handwash sink.
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2300 E. GRAVES AVE, ORANGE CITY · Volusia County
- Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored in the floor.
- No copy of latest inspection report available.
23591 NW 184 RD, HIGH SPRINGS · Alachua County
- Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pulled pants up with gloved hands with touched mushrooms, spoke to employee about changing gloves and washing hands when he pulls pants up.
- Live, small flying insects found. 2 flies flying around in dish area.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked smoked wings in small reach in cooler by fryers, manager moved raw item.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) item in top portion of cooler for 2 hours on top of raw mushrooms, manager moved item to the bottom of cooler to rapidly chill down.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Interior tall salad reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Unsweetened tea nozzle soiled.
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2372 W US HWY 90, LAKE CITY · Columbia County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In upper section of make table reach-in cooler: cheese (46F, 50F, 46F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); sausage (46F - Cold Holding).
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed after Y-splitter at mop sink on hose side.
- No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No food handler certificate available for employee Cook.
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop next to mop basin not hanging to dry.
14261 S TAMIAMI TRAIL STE 11, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed muffins out in the open at front cashiers counter. Educated operator on protecting muffins. Operator removed muffins.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottle.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on counter next yo cutting board at cook line. Operator removed cellphone.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen entrance. Educated operator on defrosting reach in freezer.
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses touching trash container. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed and sanitized tongs.
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13499 US 41 SE, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line.
- In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line. Operator discarded water.
- Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted.
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at mop sink.
3620 STRINGFELLOW RD, SAINT JAMES CITY · Lee County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and raw hattock over ready to eat chicken wings and pork in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the chicken wings and pork above the raw shrimp and raw hattock.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager discarded the pork. Observed raw hamburgers (47F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager placed raw hamburgers and raw steak on ice.
- No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed Health Reporting Form but not completely filled out. The manager stated she would assure all personnel read and sign form
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on cook line.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line gasket torn.
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4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1100A, FORT MYERS · Lee County
- Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed approximately 12 cracked raw shell eggs in box in walk in cooler. The operator discarded.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg ambient temp (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, the operator states they have someone coming to fix the cooler. Operator relocated all items to walk in freezer. Observed raw chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler on cook line, the operator iced down chicken.
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen entrance or on cook line. Operator replaced.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of both ice machine/bins near walk in freezer.
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3305 LEE BLVD, LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded chicken stored above cooked beans, and rice. Operator moved chicken.
- Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed limes in the handwashing sink. Operator moved limes.
- Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed operator has ph test kit but using chlorine.
- Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed windows and doors open while not selling food, no screen present.
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450 ANDALUSIA BLVD, CAPE CORAL · Lee County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed Business License Expired 12/1/2025.
5299 E 33 ST, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed of a real foot filter soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
5726 RANCH LAKE BLVD, BRADENTON · Manatee County
- Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap. Observed no dipper well at ice cream station.
- Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
- Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
- Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in non food grade bags Lin the walk in cooler and reach in coolers.
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over produce and raw pork stored over shrimp in walk in cooler.
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800 BROADWAY ST, LONGBOAT KEY · Manatee County
- Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon at 51F and beef 51F, operator stated item had been cooler drawer for approximately 3 hours. Operator moved products to walk-in cooler and placed ice on products to rapidly bring down temperature.
- Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer to strong. Operator diluted quaternary sanitizer to 400ppm.
- Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a 1/8 pan being used as a scoop in rice in dry storage area. Operator removed pan.
- Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cookline line a 2 door make station with grooves and stains.
- Observed: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket on cook line at 0ppm. Operator changed quaternary sanitizer bucket to 400ppm.
4421 SW 75 AVE #12, MIAMI · Dade County
- Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
- Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled interior.
3195 COMMODORE PLAZA, COCONUT GROVE · Dade County
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on shelf with clean dishes. Operator removed.
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on hand wash sink. Operator removed.
- In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table.
- Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dish area drying rack metal container with old label still attached.
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960 OCEAN DR, MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
- Observed five small flies flying in the air and some landing on clean glassware in the dishwasher area. Observed approximately 3 small flies in the air over bar area..
- Observed raw lobster stored next to cooked ribs inside reach in coolers across frying station. Observed raw burger stored over cooked vegetables inside reach in cooler across the grill.
- Observed cut lettuce 59 F, mozzarella cheese 54 F, pickle de gallo 50F, chicken wings 56F, Salmon 54F, cooked pasta 62 F, cooked shrimp 48 F. This items were stored by reach in cooler by cooking line.
- No food was being reheated at time of callback inspection.
- Observed some dishwasher racks are soiled with a mold like substance buildup and new are at diswasher area at time of callback inspection.
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444 OCEAN DR, MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
- Emergency order not complied. Observed one live small roach inside oven on cook line.
- Observed soiled floors tiles in disrepair around kitchen, prep, back freezer, warewashing areas.
1592 W 49 ST, HIALEAH · Dade County
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Observed water treatment devices behind ice machine at storage area with date 07/10/2022.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above front counter, vents dusty.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys and cell phone above preparation table.. Employee removed personal items from prep area.
- Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Open dumpster lid.
26 SW 8 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed Keyla and Tatiana working for less than 60 days.
- Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth at front counter.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at vent and ceiling over prep table next to water heater.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at prep area grooved.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer at front counter.
13774 SW 88 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Observed in walk in freezer nonfood-grade bags storing beef.
- Observed establishment without written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Poster was provided via email during time of inspection.
- Observed on menu ceviche which contains raw fish not identified by consumer advisory.
- Observed addition of bar area to the left of kitchen entrance without plan review. Observed bathroom in location different to plans provided. Observed mop sink located inside under dish machine in ware wash area. Plans state mop sink are outside. Miami, destablishment located at 13774 SW 88 ST Miami,FL occupying two bays, As per Operator, second bay address is 13770 SW 88 ST.
- Observed Sonia O. Engaging in food preparation working longer than 60 days without proof of employee training.
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7960 CURLY RD, WESLEY CHAPEL · Pasco County
- Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Operator stated he was going to the RV park down the street to dump gray water. We discussed that he has to dump water at commissary mop sink with food grade hose. He stated he will be going to go get the hose today.
656 S GULFVIEW BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pepperoni in three door cooler.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
- Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and vegetable oil stored on floor.
- Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on two door reach in across from flat top grill.
- Open dumpster lid.
664 MAIN ST, DUNEDIN · Pinellas County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink near three compartment sink used to store spray bottles of chemicals. Operator removed chemicals.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strip for dish machine.
- Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven in kitchen soiled with debris.
- Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with residue.
- Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Circling above food prep and hot holding unit in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable.
- +6 more violations →
486 POINSETTIA AVE, CLEARWATER BEACH · Pinellas County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun and nozzle at bar.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked vegetables, vodka sauce , marinara.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Parm cheese container.
- Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket .
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2241 NURSERY RD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler. Operator relocated eggs to bottom of cooler.
- Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Open bottle of Gatorade on reach in cooler in pizza area. Operator removed from cooler.