Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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MILKSHAKE FACTORY BRADENTON FL
7230 MANATEE AVE W, BRADENTON · Manatee County
Aug 21, 2026
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- Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their triple sink at 400ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles. Operator labeled them.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed their cases of non dairy ice cream not labeled with their name. Operator labeled them.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cutting boards heavily grooved.
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
6016 MANATEE AVE W, BRADENTON · Manatee County
Aug 21, 2026
1 1
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of soap stored on their back prep table. Operator removed it.
- Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed food containers and drink lids not properly inverted in the establishment. Operator inverted them.
TORTAS LOCAS & BAKERY
2594 12 ST STE A, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 21, 2026
1 2
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on the hose bibb next to the three compartment sink.
- 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/ Certified Food Manager Training expired on 4/5/26 Juan Larios Prometric, only Certified Food Manager for the establishment.
- 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/. Establishment added a permanent cargo trailer compartment behind the building. Trailer is not mounted on wheels, contains a walk in cooler and dry storage area.
MILLERS SARASOTA ALE HOUSE
3800 KENNY DR, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 21, 2026
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- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to single service items in the wait station area. Manager removed the items.
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on the hose Bibb next to the three compartment sink.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the following items were stored in the top section of the reach in cooler next to the fry line Chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding). All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach in cooler in the grill area Cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); Provolone cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked mushrooms (55F - Cold Holding) Manager stated all the items were stored in the reach in coolers for approximately 1 hour. Manager placed bags of ice on the items.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors on the cook line, preparation area, walk in cooler #1 and keg walk in cooler not smooth and durable.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of the ice machine in the kitchen soiled.
- +1 more violations →
APPLEBEE'S
5490 CLARK RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 21, 2026
2 2
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
- Sink and surface sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket at DDBSA 0. Manager corrected and rechecked at (DDBSA/LA 700/1875).
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in dishmachine area. Manager dried.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup in salsa on cook line. Manager removed.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES SARASOTA EAST/I-75
5730 GANTT RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 21, 2026
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- Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pans with soap, rinsing and air drying on chair covered with towel.
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
- 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. Observed Desa working since February.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in top of 2 door reach in cooler.
- Open dumpster lid.
- +1 more violations →
STATE STREET EATING HOUSE
1533 STATE STREET, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 21, 2026
1 1
- Employee handled raw tuna then clean pans without washing their hands. Employee removed the pans to be sanitized and washed their hands.
- Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan of tuna thawing at room temperature on a preparation table in the kitchen. Chef placed the tuns in the reach in cooler.
BLU KOUZINA ST ARMANDS LLC
25 N BLVD OF THE PRESIDENTS, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 21, 2026
2 2
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to single service items in the front counter area. Manager removed the bottles.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked lamb in the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. Chef removed the chicken.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small preparation table blocking the hand wash sink in the cook line area. Chef removed the table.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee removed cleaned and sanitized the can opener. Mixer head soiled. Employee cleaned and sanitized the mixer head.
THE TOASTED YOLK CAFE
3750 S TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 21, 2026
1 1
- 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. Observed Guadeloupe, Alexandria, Nicole, Andrew, Mateo all expired.
- Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in bottom of reach in cooler in wait station.
PLAYA BOWLS DEERFIELD
123 NE 20 AVE UNIT 9, DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County
Aug 20, 2026
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- 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.
- Standing water in bottom of two door Asber, reach-in-cooler at front counter.
- Floor area covered with standing water in front to two door reach in cooler at front counter.
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket near bathrooms.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed on door gaskets at four drawer reach in freezer at front counter.
AVOCADOS FOOD 02
12801 W SUNRISE BLVD UNIT 184, SUNRISE · Broward County
Aug 20, 2026
3 1
- Establishment operating with no potable running water. Supervisor replaced water during inspection.
- Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee after returning from getting water proceeded to removed to go plates from plastic bag without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ndwich Station- ; Shredded Cheese (41F); White Cheese (42F); Cut Tomatoes (41-50F- Cold Holding). Per Supervisor food items stored in unit less than 4 Hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed pan overfilled. Employee removed top portion and stored in reach in cooler to quick chill.
- Case of water stored on floor.
ROASTERS 'N TOASTERS
800 E HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD #1-6, HALLANDALE BEACH · Broward County
Aug 20, 2026
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- Raw animal food stored over unwashed produce. In the produce walk in cooler, raw cold smoked salmon was stored over unwashed celery. The salmon was moved to the bottom.
- 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/ Brice Ciener 1-21-21
- Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. In the mens restroom.
- Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In the silver ice bin at the coffee station. The scoop was corrected
- In-use tongs stored on metal gas line between uses. Behind the cook line.
KALUZ RESTAURANT
100 N UNIVERSITY DR, PLANTATION · Broward County
Aug 20, 2026
1 2
- Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used to line container of lettuce in the large lowboy in the kitchen. Operator removed paper towels.
- Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed inside of a second bucket.
- In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloths.
THE TACO HAVEN
10410 TAFT ST, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County
Aug 20, 2026
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- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lettuce in Whirlpool cooler Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf
- Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. QAC test kit is used to check chlorine sanitizer
- Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pork at 110F, Cooked chicken covered in Fagor cooler. Items are in the cooling process Employee removed cover
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink next to three compartment sink used to store gloves and utensils. Employee removed items
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle under three compartment sink sink containing a purple liquid identified as a degreaser not labeled Employee labeled bottle
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PEARL BOBA TEA AND SNACKS
11372 W STATE RD 84, DAVIE · Broward County
Aug 20, 2026
3 3
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- +1 more violations →
AVOCADOS FOOD
12801 W SUNRISE BLVD, SUNRISE · Broward County
Aug 20, 2026
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- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich Station- ; White Cheese (52F); Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding)/ Lower Reach in Cooler- ; Sour Cream (48F); Smoked Salon (48F). Per employee food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Employee add ice to quick chill.
EVERTON MANDEVILLE DELIGHT
6445 PEMBROKE RD, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
Aug 20, 2026
2 2
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler - Raw beef stored over or with unwashed produce - unepwashed lettuce. Operator stored all items properly.
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves and handled cutting board without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
- 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/
- No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge - Scarlet Espinal
TANGO & DOUGH
10460 TAFT ST, PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County
Aug 20, 2026
1
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walk In Cooler Chicken; (43F - Cold Holding)Cheese; (43F - Cold Holding)Chicken; (45F - Cold Holding); Butter (42F - Cold Holding) Operator moved food items to Chest freezer for quick chill. Technician called
THATS MY DOG FOOD TRUCK
579 S CYPRESS RD, POMPANO BEACH · Broward County
Aug 20, 2026
1 1
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink blocked with cutting board and supplies. Operator removed.
- 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.
CHOICES GRILL
1002 E NEWPORT CENTER DR, DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County
Aug 20, 2026
3 1
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips
- 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.
GLAZED & FUELED LLC
1002 E NEWPORT CENTER DR STE 100, DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County
Aug 20, 2026
1 2
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. NO chlorine test strips
- 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.
- Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. License decal not on front window
PARK AVE BBQ & GRILLE
769 N FEDERAL HWY, STUART · Martin County
Aug 20, 2026
2 2 3
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork ribs (78F - Cold Holding) raw fish ; (78F - Cold Holding) Per operator food not prepared or portioned today, food removed from freezer snd left to thaw under running water at 84F for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to run foods under water at a temperature of 70F or below and maintain temperature for thawing foods at 41F or below during the thawing process.
- Server handled soiled dishes then prepared beverages and handled clean plated food and single service items at front counter Advised operator of proper hand washing procedures for employee to wash hands properly
- Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed only
- Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed employees use antiseptic hand sanitizer at front counter after handling soiled plates Observed no hand washing sink provided at front counter, dish pit or cook line area. Only one hand washing sink located at back kitchen
- Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- +2 more violations →
JUANCITO'S TACOS
763 NW FEDERAL HWY, STUART · Martin County
Aug 20, 2026
1 1
- Raw beef muscle over unwashed onions inside reach in cooler Operator removed
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table Operator removed
KEY WEST DINER
1619 NW FEDERAL HWY, STUART · Martin County
Aug 20, 2026
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- 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. Observed inside walk in cooler vegetable soup in tall metal container at 47F - Cooling at 9:30 since the night before per operator. At current rate of cooling, food did not reach from 135F to 41F within 6 hours of cooling See stop sale
- Raw shell eggs stored over or with unwashed produce inside produce cooler Operator removed
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed inside walk in cooler vegetable soup in tall metal container at 47F - Cooling at 9:30 since the night before per operator. At current rate of cooling, food did not reach from 135F to 41F within 6 hours of cooling See stop sale
- Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk in cooler cooked potatoes fully stacked in metal container at 120F - Cooling at 9:15 since 8:45 per operator, second temperature 105-120F at 9:45. At current rate of cooling, food will not reach from 135F to 70F within 2 hours. Operator put food in walk in freezer quick chill Observed inside walk in cooler vegetable soup in tall metal container at 47F - Cooling at 9:30 since the night before per operator. At current rate of cooling, food did not reach from 135F to 41F within 6 hours of cooling See stop sale
- Meats stored on floor of walk in cooler
- +2 more violations →
PALM CITY TAP HOUSE
2355 SW MARTIN HWY, PALM CITY · Martin County
Aug 20, 2026
4 1
- 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. At reach in cooler drawers by cookline - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating to remove from packaging - see stop sale.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage shelf - can of WD-40 stored over drink mixers- operator removed.
- 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. At reach in cooler drawers by cookline - shredded cheese 53F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler drawers by cookline - shredded cheese 53F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale.
- 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. At reach in cooler drawers by cookline - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating to remove from packaging - see stop sale.
PANDA GARDEN & TASTY WINGS
1968 LAKE WORTH RD, LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County
Aug 20, 2026
3 1
- Cup stored in front handwashing sink.
- No soap at back handwashing sink.
- Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- Multiple soiled wet wiping clothes in use across kitchen area.
