Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
All data sourced from the Florida DBPR. The InspectFL Health Score is our own calculation — not an official government rating. Visit our food safety page to learn how violations affect your health, or view the official inspection report at myfloridalicense.com.
1710 TAMAIMI TRL, PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County
- 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. The operator was emailed a bio-cleanup poster.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed an accumulation of grease on the floor behind the fryers.
- No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. A choking poster was emailed to the operator.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed a temporary license from 10/2025.
615 CROSS ST #1101, PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (44F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw beef into walk-in freezer.
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of medication (amoxicillin) on prep table reach-in cooler. The operator removed bottles of medication.
- 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. The owner changed out sanitizer bucket and refreshed the line into dishwasher.
- Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shelled eggs then proceed to handle ready to eat food.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. The operator placed paper towels in paper towel dispenser.
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3231-A TAMIAMI TRAIL, PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey (49F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); roast beef (48F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (47F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The owner moved all items into stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
- 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. The owner set up 3 compartment sink.
- No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time As Public Health Form HR 5022-090.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
- 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 Owner Certified Food Manager Expired.
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1804 TAMIAMI TRAIL STE E6, PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County
- Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed an employee did not know the minimum cooking temperature of raw chicken. Educated the employee on cooking temperatures.
- 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.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a prep table near the online order sandwich station. The operator properly stored the beverage.
1200 W RETTA ESPLANADE J33-35, PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County
- Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed seating capacity is more than on the license checklist. The seating capacity has changed from 150 to 200 a seating change from DBPR Form HR 5021-103 must be submitted to county for approval.
42091 CYPRESS PKWY B-9, BABCOCK RANCH · Charlotte County
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of medication pain relief, atorvastain and salmon oil above prep sink in back of kitchen. The bottles of medication was removed.
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the raw chicken beside the raw shrimp.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (49F - Cold Holding); raw ribeye steak (49F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager is placing all raw products on ice and moving into walk-in cooler.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler. The manager date marked beef and pork during inspection.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of sanitizer in handwashing sink in back of kitchen. The operator removed the container of sanitizer.
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5310 SHIRLEY ST, NAPLES · Collier 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. bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator fixed before end of inspection. End result bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
- Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on the cook line. Operator stated utensils were placed in water an hour prior to inspection. Operator moved utensils in water to cook top to reheat water.
11510 E TAMIAMI TRAIL, NAPLES · Collier County
- Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. An employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean utensils without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee educated on proper hand washing. Employee removed their gloves and washed their hands.
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler cooked barbacoa (47F - Cooling), per date marking and operator information the barbacoa was prepared the previous evening. See stop sale.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler cooked barbacoa (47F - Cooling), per date marking and operator information the barbacoa was prepared the previous evening. See stop sale.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of dried food debris on the can opener blade. Operator moved the can opener to the dish washing station.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the dishwashing area.
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12631 E TAMIAMI TRL, NAPLES · Collier County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the drop in cooler next to the deep fryer, cooked meatballs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator the cooler was restocked 2hours prior. Operator iced the out of temperature items for rapid cooling.
- 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. Dishwasher (Temperature 153F). Operator set up the triple sink, sink and surface 700ppm.
- Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. There is a buildup of rust on the can opener blade. Operator replaced the can opener blade.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the two ice cream freezers.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There is an unlabeled bin of flour in the back kitchen by the mixer. Operator labeled the bin of flour.
1800 TAMIAMI TRL E, NAPLES · Collier County
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler in the servers area sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); cut honeydew (48F - Cold Holding); cut cantaloupe (47F - Cold Holding).see stop sale.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler in the servers area sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); cut honeydew (48F - Cold Holding); cut cantaloupe (47F - Cold Holding).see stop sale.
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. See stop sale. In the salad station make table cooler commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged thawed tuna has not been removed from packaging that states "remove from packaging and thaw under refrigeration". See stop sale.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a one quart to go cup inside a container of rice in dry storage. Operator discarded the to go container.
- 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. See stop sale. In the salad station make table cooler commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged thawed tuna has not been removed from packaging that states "remove from packaging and thaw under refrigeration". See stop sale.
5775 AIRPORT PULLING RD N, NAPLES · Collier County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter (102F - Hot Holding) at the bread toaster. Establishment is using dairy butter. Operator stated butter was placed into container from hot holding at 1:30pm. Discussed time as a public health control with operator and provided form.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine chute at the drink dispenser in lobby area.
55 EVERGLADES BLVD N, NAPLES · Collier County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler; homemade tomato sauce (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for 3 hours. Operator removed all items to walk in cooler.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled near dry storage. Operator labeled flour container.
- Single-service food container lids not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted.
8845 FOUNDERS SQUARE DR # 150 & 155, NAPLES · Collier County
- No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. On prep area; operator has 4 hours marked at cooked cauliflower, cooked sweet potatoes, cooked corn without written plan. Provided operator the time as public health control form.
- Bowl with no handle used to dispense quinoa. Operator removed the bowl.
- Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near mop sink.
- Time/temperature control for safety food thawing in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing in room temperature near prep area, still frozen. Operator removed frozen shrimp to walk in cooler.
5795 AIRPORT PULLING RD, NAPLES · Collier County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the back storage near prep area, observed butter and margarine blend (76F - Cold Holding). The ingredients of product contain milk fat. Operator stated butter blend has been removed from cold holding at 6am. Discussed with operator time as a public health control and provided form.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the back storage near prep area, observed butter and margarine blend (76F - Cold Holding). The ingredients of product contain milk fat. Operator stated butter blend has been removed from cold holding at 6am. Discussed with operator time as a public health control and provided form.
4910 TAMIAMI TRAIL N UNIT 124, NAPLES · Collier County
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the stand alone freezer observed chicken wings made on site without a date mark. Operator stated chicken wings were made 3 days prior to inspection.
2233 SE HWY 70, ARCADIA · DeSoto County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tilapia over a container of soup in the reach in cooler in kitchen, operator moved the tilapia.
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over bags of French fries in reach in freezer back of kitchen, operator moved beef.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed manual can opener soiled with food debris.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen with food debris in it.
- Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu Ceviche and tilapia is not identify that is raw, operator corrected by end of inspection.
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131 N BREVARD AVE, ARCADIA · DeSoto County
- Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk, per owner opened yesterday and not date marked.
- Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed two containers of raw pork in reach in freezer, per operator pork was prepared and placed last Saturday, 8/22/26, owner date marked.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in freezer at front, owner put one in there.
- Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in kitchen with food debris in it.
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1045 ORTONA LOCKS RD, MOORE HAVEN · Glades County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over butter in reach in cooler. Operator stored Raw shell eggs in the correct location.
- No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator obtained copy.
930 W SUGARLAND HWY, CLEWISTON · Hendry County
- Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in customer area.
892 W SUGARLAND HWY UNIT 9, CLEWISTON · Hendry County
- Ceiling tile missing at cashiers station.
- Hole in or other damage to wall at mop sink.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: throughout kitchen, behind fry station.
21 S LEE ST, LABELLE · Hendry County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed swai on cookline at 57F, operates states it was just put in the reach in cooler on the cookline across from the grill for less than 1 hour, operator placed a bag of ice on the fish and moved it into the walk in cooler.
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed cooking tongs on the fryer door handle, operator removed tongs.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets next to the walk in freezer soiled.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed lidded drink cup on the cook line prep table next to the make table on the cookline by the reach in freezer. Operator moved beverage cup to bottom shelf.
216 S MAIN ST, LABELLE · Hendry County
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed restroom door not tight closing.
36 E HICKPOCHEE AVE, LABELLE · Hendry County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs on the top shelf in the reach on steel door cooled, operator moved eggs and I emailed safe food storage handout to the operator.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on the white stand up freezer in the kitchen torn.
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed restroom door not self closing.
22 FORT THOMSON AVE, LABELLE · Hendry County
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on the interior of the ice machine bin.
1451 MIDDLE GULF DR, SANIBEL ISLAND · Lee County
- Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm) operator discarded.
- Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cooks line. Operator discarded.
- Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers on cooks line. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm) operator discarded.
27908 SW HICKORY BLVD, BONITA SPGS · Lee County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line; sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator sliced cheese stored in reach in cooler less than one hour. Operator removed sliced cheese to walk in cooler.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with prep table near prep area.
- Scoop handle in contact with flour at prep area. Operator removed the scoop.
- Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer; frozen shrimp case stored on floor. Operator removed the case to proper storage.
- Ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area.