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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.
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.
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.
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.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple walk in cooler shelves rusted.
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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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed food and debris under griddle, on bottom of pull out drawers, and microwave door handles.
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.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor underneath the fryers with grease and food debris buildup.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted in the kitchen. Operator inverted them.

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.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in kitchen reach in freezer.

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 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.
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.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator has at restaurant next door and he will obtain.

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.

FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #112

3706 CATTLEMEN RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored over Alfredo sauce in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the salmon.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several clean pans stored on a storage rack in the back kitchen area wet nesting. Manager removed the pans to be sanitized.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Dry mop and dust pan stored next to clean silverware and single napkins in the wait station area. Manager removed the dry mop and dust pan.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored next to food on a shelf in the walk in cooler and a food cart next to the cook line. Manager removed the drinks.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from the pipe under the hand wash sink in dishwasher area.

THE FAT DONKEY SARASOTA

1461 MAIN ST, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to containers of ice cream cones in the front counter area. Manager removed the bottle.
Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale. Bag in box ice cream mix in the reach in cooler stored in a bus tub, bag leaking the box is partially submerged in the ice cream mix. Operator discarded the ice cream mix.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine.

201 SERANO WAY, NOKOMIS · Sarasota County

Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer floor.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table next to the lemonade dispenser by the drive thru window.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed rack with brush used to clean fryer in direct with trash can. Operator The operator properly stored the brush.
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HONEY VEIL SOUTH MIAMI

5748 SUNSET DR UNITS 6 & 7, SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10/26.
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/. Observed establishment not matching only set of plans on file through division. Observed front counter remodel with baking area, observed 1 hand sink and 1 dump sink in front of house. Observed in back kitchen separated by swing door, triple sink, dish machine and mop sink area with dry food racks, walk in cooler and 2 reach in freezers.
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. Observed no form or kit.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with bracelets and watches.
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360 SAN LORENZO AVE STE# 1500, CORAL GABLES · Dade County

Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top cooler handle and lid detached from cooler.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at standing reach in cooler next to dish washing area.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing above coffee station area of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents throughout kitchen soiled
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with grease build up

LA CARRETA MIA C-26-A

4200 NW 21 ST CONC D-37, MIAMI · Dade County

Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under shelves soiled in the storage area. Observed floor next to the cafeteria dishwasher, and back of the cafeteria dishwasher with heavy soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled on the back area under fan, observed grease buildup behind steamers located in the second cook line, prep area, observed wall soiled under the three compartment sink, observed wall soiled in the kitchen area, observed wall behind ice machines, observed heavy soiled next to the flat grill.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler 127174 with no certification.

12039 SW 132 CT UNIT 6, MIAMI · Dade County

Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment operating without license from Division of Hotels and restaurants.
Observed non food grade bags used to store beef in vertical reach in freezer at preparation area.
Observed cooked ground chicken in reach in cooler across from cook line, as per operator stored for longer than 24 hours without date marking.
Observed shelves in reach in coolers throughout across from cook line rusted and pitted.
Observed ceiling tile missing above preperation area on kitchen.
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BURGER KING #68

7871 PINES BLVD, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County

Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer on cook line, approximately 15 raw frozen beef patties not stored in bag, sitting directly on freezer surface in reach in freezer. Manager discarded beef patties.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and displayed business license.

4381 N UNIVERSITY DR, SUNRISE · Broward County

Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed wonton stored inside shopping bags.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs not vertical separated from raw beef in flip top cooler. Operator removed shell eggs to gain compliance.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked wonton in Electrolux cooler. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at 11:46 a.m., no time mark on cooked rice held using time as a public health control. Per operator, rice transfer to cook line at 11:30 a.m.. Operator correctly time marked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked chicken wings and egg rolls stored in refrigerator. Per operator, both items cooked on 10/5/2026.
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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-72

2305 N UNIVERSITY DR, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in four door freezer in storage area, raw shrimp stored over cooked smoked sausage. Not all commercially packaged. Operator re arranged freezer and moved raw shrimp to bottom cooler.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. On cook line, cooked washed hands less than 10 to 15 seconds after cracking raw shell eggs. Discussed with employee to wash hand 20 seconds or more. Employee rewashed hand properly for 20 seconds.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On expo line , Butter packets 54°( cold holding), operator stated held less than two hours, operator put ice on butter packets for quick chill. butter packets not prepared or portioned today. Suggested using time as a public health control.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in four door cooler in kitchen, raw salmon thawed in reduced oxygen package. Observed on original package box to removed fish from reduced oxygen package when thawing. Operator stated thawed overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking . On expo line, whipped butter held on time as a public health control without time mark. Operator stated held out for less than three hours. Operator posted time mark.
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BRU-SKET-TA ITALIAN CAFFE

12111 TAFT ST, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Flip Top Cooler Sausage; (45F - Cold Holding); Roasted peppers (45F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Cherry Tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); All food items were prepared yesterday Operator discarded food items
No soap provided at handwash sink next to Ice machine Operator replaced soap
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

PINK BUDDHA RESTAURANT

5949 S UNIVERSITY DR, DAVIE · Broward County

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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will use the triple sink until the dish machine is fixed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat dim sum ingredients in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Raw pork stored over or with ready-to-eat pork in the walk in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly.
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 Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator corrected to 100.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sushi, poke and nigiri not marked as raw on the menu.
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THE DUTCH POT JAMAICAN RESTAURANT

2484 NORTH STATE ROAD 7, LAUDERDALE LAKES · Broward County

Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. -Observed 16 containers of cooked pepper shrimp- operator not able to provide invoice to verify source - see stop sale
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Observed dough in thank you to go bags under prep table. Employee placed dough in pan.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed in hot box plantains (94F - Hot Holding), Mac and cheese (114F - Hot Holding. Per operator items were cooked and placed inside hot box approximately 2 hours before start of inspection. Employee reheated items to 165F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed fish sauce (45F - cold holding at room temperature ); cooked peppers and onions (57F - Cold Holding at room temperature). As per manager items were pulled out approximately 2.5 hours before inspection. Employee placed on burner to reheat.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. -Observed 16 containers of cooked pepper shrimp- operator not able to provide invoice to verify source - see stop sale
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