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Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.

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821 CAPE CORAL PKWY W #9, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in large three door reach in cooler. Operator segregated and labeled personal food items.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In large reach in freezer in front lobby area

BUBBAKOOS BURRITOS

10151 ESTERO TOWN COMMONS, ESTERO · Lee County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in the paper storage area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler, dripping from refrigeration condenser.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in, reach in freezers, and reach in refrigerators soiled.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle in contact with rice in the steam well at the front line.
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9002 ROLFES RD STE 3, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup in ice chute in lobby.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting near 3 compartment sink. The manager removed the containers to be washed again.

DOCKSIDE JUICERY

5793 CAPE HARBOUR DR UNIT 123, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed lemons inside Whirlpool reach in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage
No chemical test kit provided when using quaternary sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside small rch in freezers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment and underneath mop sink.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Operator discarded.

2980 EDISON AVE, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

TOP NOTCH BBQ AND EXOTICS

3476 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLV, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
Single-service food containers stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored single service food containers inverted.

LAS GEMELAS MEXICAN FOOD

19051 S TAMIAMI TRL, FORT MYERS · Lee County

No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container of frozen chorizo sausage thawing at room temperature. Operator placed sausage in reach in cooler.

741 DEL PRADO BLVD N, CAPE CORAL · Lee County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty sanitizer bucket in handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink. The owner removed the empty sanitizer pocket from handwashing sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor under front counter.

10650 METRO PARKWAY, FORT MYERS · Lee County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near exit door. The operator states it was held over night and discarded the item.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near exit door. The operator states it was held over night and discarded the item.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves to begin working with food with no hand wash. Educated employee, hands properly washed before placing on gloves.

9370 DYNASTY DR, FT MYERS · Lee County

Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. Observed current active license / decal not displayed. Expired decal is on front of machine,but, license is current and active in system. Decal displayed expired 12/01/2025.

TACO BELL #43055

5410 MANATEE AVE W, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on 7 ceiling tiles in the seating area of the establishment.

MR TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

491 W CORTEZ RD, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned opener.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen area..
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

3558 53 AVE W, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on their steam table: Soup (130F - Hot Holding) Operator stated it was made approximately 2hrs ago. Operator reheated it to 165F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Garlic in oil (78F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it has been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed in a reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a container of raw chicken stored over broccoli in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of soap improperly stored on top of fryer oil. Operator moved the soap.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to cover containers of chicken. Operator removed the cardboard.
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4629 CORTEZ ROAD W, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed the operator pick up trash off the floor than touch prepped cabbage without washing their hands. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a first aid kit improperly stored on top of containers of nuts. Operator removed the kit.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the operator pick up trash off the floor than touch prepped cabbage without washing their hands. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their chlorine triple sink.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line a food contact shelf on the cook line.
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DUFFY'S SPORTS GRILL

3005 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY, SARASOTA · Manatee County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line reach in cooler and front of expo reach in cooler cut tomato 49F, and sour cream 50F. Manager discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed dried food debris on slicer blade guard.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in flour mix. Manager relocated.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed ice cream scoop in 73F standing water.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walkin freezer ceiling and floor.
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5718 MANATEE AVE W, BRADENTON · Manatee County

Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 350ppm chlorine. Operator remade to 100ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed them thawing pork on the counter. Operator placed under cold running water.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed their cook not wearing a hair restraint. The cook put on a hat.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted in the kitchen. Operator inverted them.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor underneath the fryers with grease and food debris buildup.

9552 BUFFALO RD, PALMETTO RD · Manatee County

Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle stored inside of flour container.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lined shelves throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in kitchen reach in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on dining area handwashing sink and not in sanitizing solution.

AMERICAN HONEY CREAMERY & COFFEE COMPANY

5015 MOCCASIN WALLOW RD, PALMETTO · Manatee County

Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical Spray containing chemical not labeled. Manager labeled chemical bottle.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plastic containers on front service counter not inverted. Manager inverted containers.

1600 S PARROTT AVE, OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pork belly in walk in cooler cooked and date marked 9/23. Operator discarded voluntarily.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pork belly in walk in cooler cooked and date marked 9/23. Operator discarded voluntarily.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator has at restaurant next door and he will obtain.

SHANGRI-LA RESTAURANT

5828 BEE RIDGE RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cut cabbage in walkin cooler. Manager/Operator relocated food to prevent cross contamination.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pepto bismal on door shelf in reach in cooler next to sauces. Manager/Operator relocated medication to prevent cross contamination.
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. Observed at 0ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed on top of reach in cooler.
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THAI-LICIOUS INC

5755 BENEVA RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on dumpster shared with plaza.

THE CHART HOUSE

201 GULF OF MEXICO DR, LONGBOAT KEY · Sarasota County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the salad area and bar respectively: Butter (68F - Cold Holding); Cheese olives (82F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the products had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in coolers.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on their cook line: Butter (91F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator filled out a 4hr time as a public health control plan and time marked it.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle improperly stored next to soda boxes. Operator moved the bottle.
Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloths being used as a food contact surface for dry goods. Operator removed the cloths.
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POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS

1635 TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed quaternary bucket at 400ppm or above. Manager corrected to 300.
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.

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